DIY throttle lock?

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01-23-2012, 02:38 PM

mpaquette

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I have the throttle lock lever and it works ok. At highway speeds I find myself constantly having to push the level back into position after just a few miles but it still gives my throttle hand a much needed break.

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01-23-2012, 08:00 PM

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the stock tension Star works well. but spend your money $$ as you please

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01-23-2012, 08:06 PM

PigInaBlanket

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I have the Throttle Mate, works great (and it rhymes)
http://www.throttlemate.com/

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01-23-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by heybaylor

the stock tension Star works well. but spend your money $$ as you please

It worked perfectly...with the stock rubber grips. Worthless with Black Diamond series grips.

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01-23-2012, 10:59 PM

waterdog

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Originally Posted by Shackleford

I have been looking at a few throttle lock levers to replace the stock star shaped one, because it sucks, but I especially don't want to pay almost $90 for a cruise buddy or even $50 dollars for a cruise mate. It's ridiculous!

I ran across this: http://throttlelocklever.com/index.htm which looks much more convenient/affordable for a poor college student such as myself...

But I wonder if there would be some kind of even cheaper way of doing it. I was thinking I could probably find something at the parts store and maybe make one myself. Any ideas?

I got that same lever a few years ago for my 2007 Heritage - works great after you get it tuned in to the right tension. Took me about 3 to 4 times of trial + error to get it right.

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01-24-2012, 01:44 AM

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in the way-back days there was no government mandate for spring-return throttls. people rode for decades without them. the tensioning nut is there for your comfort and doesn't cost a thing. set the tension so the throttle stays put and adapt to closing it manually. you'll acclimate pretty quick.

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