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Old 01-12-2009, 10:44 PM   #1
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Anyone know of a throttle lock which would work with a 99 cbr900?
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Old 01-13-2009, 01:25 AM   #2
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http://www.throttlemeister.com/

I've installed these on a bunch of BMWs - no issues, and the way they work favors safety (i.e. rolling off the throttle releases the friction hold).

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Old 01-13-2009, 10:26 AM   #3
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Looks like a nice setup...Def something I'm gonna purchase before my ride down to the rally...I think my wrist will love me
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:51 AM   #4
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I have tried several. Nothing tops the Throttlemeister.
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I love my Throttlemeister. It'll even maintain high triple digits if you want it to.
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:56 AM   #6
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I love my Throttlemeister. It'll even maintain high triple digits if you want it to.
What I wanna know is...your Sig shows all the states you've been to...How did you go to All the surrounding states EXCEPT Tennessee
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So from the site basically you use that to set your speed but if I had to jump on the throttle real quick it would disengage itself??

Guess I'll just have to order it install it and go use it for myself.
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Old 01-13-2009, 04:39 PM   #8
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So from the site basically you use that to set your speed but if I had to jump on the throttle real quick it would disengage itself??

Guess I'll just have to order it install it and go use it for myself.
Here's how it works. The insides of the throttle-side barend are threaded, with a collar in the center. When you twist the bar end toward yourself (like opening the throttle), the inner collar moves closer to your throttle tube and puts pressure on it, holding your throttle in place. Twist the barend the other way, and the collar retracts back. The right & left side barends look identical on the outside. They're also super heavy, completely eliminating any bar vibes.

While the lock is engaged, you can still turn your throttle, it's just harder to turn. This makes emergency stops possible. It also makes slight throttle tweaks possible, so you can adjust your speed while you cruise.

You can't twist your throttle and the barened together, or you'll be full throttle by the time you get it locked. What I do is reach over with my left hand and hold the throttle in place. Then, with my right hand, I twist the barend. Disengaging the lock is a one-handed operation. You can roll the barend and throttle forward together, or just roll the barend forward and let the throttle close on its own.

The Throttlemeister is VERY solid and VERY smooth to actuate. You really do get your money's worth (and I'm a cheap bastard).
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:59 AM   #9
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I don't have a "throttle lock" but I do have one of these on both bikes and like it alot.

http://www.crampbuster.com/info.html

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