I have been using one of these throttle locks for several years:

It's very simple, discreet, & works perfectly. Installation & usage did not involve a tool.

I always use it to warm up the engine. On the highway it's a 1/2 *** cruise control that allows me to relax the hand, zip the jacket or put in earplugs.

I also have a Throttle Rocker, but it is rolled out of the way except on the longest trips.

 

I looked at putting cruise on my Heritage...$1,100.00+ Found a "cramp buster" throttle rocker for $11.99. Does just what I want it to do, maintain speed while relaxing my hand.

 

I have the Trottle Mate and it works great. You just have to get it adjusted properly which usually takes some trial and error. It locks and unlocks the throttle just fine and I don't notice any drag like you described.

 

Could be. I bought mine for a trip to Mississippi in 2011 and couldn't get it to work right, so I ditched it. Don't even know where it is now.

 

Guys...he's not asking about el-cheapo cruise controls. He's asking about the Throttle Rocker and the Kuryakin Throttle Boss.

OP: As far as I know the Throttle Boss is a Kuryakin thing designed to work with their Iso grips. I'm not a fan of Kuryakin crap so I can't comment on how well it works.
There's a product called the Throttle Rocker and also one called the Cramp Buster. They're pretty much kissin' cousins - the Cramp Buster has a wider paddle than the Throttle Rocker but both do the exact same thing and work very well. I always have one and use it all the time, especially on the freeway, to stop numb fingers and hands.
Note: there is also a model that is attached with a velcro strap - lost mine when I tried to loosen it a bit while riding down the road - I replaced it with the regular one (it doesn't fall off).

 

In that case, I favor the Throttle Rocker - Kuryakyn missed the whole point with their design. Make the Kuryakyn one so that the plam pad swivels out of the way on a hinge and I'll finally use Kuryakyn grips. No way I want one that is constantly in the way.

 

As someone else mentioned, they can turn the throttle when you least expect it.

 

Meh, don't like either. They get in the way too much. Random throttle isn't what I need.

No substitute for cruise control for those long trips if it hurts your hands. Another cheap alternative is one of these

 

How does that attach to your bike....wi-fi maybe?

 

Those both cost between $8 -$15. How much cheaper can it get?