Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
#1
02-01-2006, 03:08 PM
Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
On my previous bike, Honda Shadow 1100 (yeah I know, but it was at least an American Honda...) I had a Vista Cruise Control and liked the possibility to let my right hand rest awhile from time to time.
When searching the net for something to my new 06 Deluxe (yet to be delivered...) I can't find any.
Anybody have a solution for this? There is a screw under the handle that apparently can be used to lock the gas handle.
But this seems to be a very awkward (sorry for my abuse of your language, but hopefully some of you can understand me...) way to do it.
When searching the net for something to my new 06 Deluxe (yet to be delivered...) I can't find any.
Anybody have a solution for this? There is a screw under the handle that apparently can be used to lock the gas handle.
But this seems to be a very awkward (sorry for my abuse of your language, but hopefully some of you can understand me...) way to do it.
#2
02-01-2006, 03:18 PM
RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
I use the thumb screw for a throttle lock...it works fine...you can set it where there is just a littel friction and it will let you adjust with out tightening or loosening it. After awhile you can learn to set it or let it all the way off with just your thumb as you ride. I really like using it. I have rode 1000's of miles using it or just set it for a few minuits so the numbness can go out of my fingers. And its cheaper than Harleys $700 cruise control.
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02-01-2006, 03:24 PM
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RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
While the set crew can be used to hold the throttle I never liked doing it. If the car in front of you would slam on the brakes you have no way of quickly disengaging it. A throttle boss might work for you, it basically lets you relax your grip and use your palm to control the throttle. The can be found as rubber straps that wrap around your grip up to the chrome versions that mount on the end of your grip. I know there are a few threads about them right now if you care to look.
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02-01-2006, 04:42 PM
RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
I've seen the Throttle Boss, but I need to let go of the bar and hang my arm down and shake it loose on long trips. Feel a bit cramped sometime. Thats why I liked the Vista on the Honda. Guess I'll have to learn to use the 'Thumb Screw'... Really happy it's not the middle ages Thumb Screw!!!
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02-01-2006, 07:16 PM
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RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
You only set the set screw enough to hold the trottle in place it doens't take much. You can easily shut the trottle down without loosening the screw in an emergency. Try it with the motor off a couple of times, you will see what I mean.
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02-01-2006, 07:23 PM
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RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
Just learned of a product called Throttle Mate which you attach to the "thumb screw". It's like a little lever extension to flick on and off.
You shouldn't obviously use it in traffic, but if you are riding along with some space between you and the other vehicles on the road, it might come in handy to shake that hand to life.
edit: here's the URL http://www.throttlemate.com/
I have no affilation to these guys, i just ordered a couple and will let you all know what i think about it after trying.
You shouldn't obviously use it in traffic, but if you are riding along with some space between you and the other vehicles on the road, it might come in handy to shake that hand to life.
edit: here's the URL http://www.throttlemate.com/
I have no affilation to these guys, i just ordered a couple and will let you all know what i think about it after trying.
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02-01-2006, 09:53 PM
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Just learned of a product called Throttle Mate which you attach to the "thumb screw". It's like a little lever extension to flick on and off.
........ i just ordered a couple and will let you all know what i think about it after trying.
Just learned of a product called Throttle Mate which you attach to the "thumb screw". It's like a little lever extension to flick on and off.
........ i just ordered a couple and will let you all know what i think about it after trying.
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02-01-2006, 09:56 PM
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RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
Will do, my only "concern" from the pictures is it might interfere with my grip so to speak. Should arrive in a few days, hope to demo it this weekend riding up the coast, hopefully with little or no traffic, 
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02-01-2006, 10:53 PM
RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
This is the topic I like. In the product review section there is a thread on a thing called "Throttlemate. They have a web site and you should check it out. I have not seen such a simple and practical item in a long time.
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RE: Manual Cruise Control for H-D?
ORIGINAL: hddeluxe
On my previous bike, Honda Shadow 1100 (yeah I know, but it was at least an American Honda...) I had a Vista Cruise Control and liked the possibility to let my right hand rest awhile from time to time.
When searching the net for something to my new 06 Deluxe (yet to be delivered...) I can't find any.
Anybody have a solution for this? There is a screw under the handle that apparently can be used to lock the gas handle.
But this seems to be a very awkward (sorry for my abuse of your language, but hopefully some of you can understand me...) way to do it.
On my previous bike, Honda Shadow 1100 (yeah I know, but it was at least an American Honda...) I had a Vista Cruise Control and liked the possibility to let my right hand rest awhile from time to time.
When searching the net for something to my new 06 Deluxe (yet to be delivered...) I can't find any.
Anybody have a solution for this? There is a screw under the handle that apparently can be used to lock the gas handle.
But this seems to be a very awkward (sorry for my abuse of your language, but hopefully some of you can understand me...) way to do it.
Hell, here it is.... Throttle Management System
ADDED: sorry, it's around $400...hardly qualifies as a cheap solution.