The Best Cruise Control?

All,
During a three hour ride this past Sunday, I experienced severe wrist pump about 1 hour into the ride. The last time I had it this bad was when I rode my TL1000R to Road Atlanta. What do you use and how easy was the install? Oh yeah; what did you spend too? Thanks, JD

I recently got the Throttlemeisters (ordered right from the website) took less than an hour to install, a few adjustments to get it set properly and it works awesome so far. I think it should be a good investment when I go to the Black Hills at the end of the month (7 hr ride).

It sounds like you're gripping too hard. If relaxing doesn't help:

Here is the cheapest/simplest. http://www.crampbuster.com/

I have Throttlemeisters and like them, too.

There are other types available of course, like the clamp-style ones as well as electronic.

A throttle lock? A few weeks ago I bought a vista cruise, looked at the threads here on VFRD, and saw that the cheap NEP was the most hassle-free way to install a throttle lock. Immediately returned the vista cruise and bought a NEP (thanks, shaynej). Thake a look at this thread. Best $15 I ever spent :fing02:

I had the Throttlemeister on a previous bike and didn't like it... it's much harder to engage than the simple flick of the thumb for the NEP. So ...another vote for the NEP! $15-20..

I too have the NEP throttle lock. It only took 5 minutes + 2 beers to install. If you go with NEP throttle lock make sure to buy the model for Yamaha with single throttle cable. Even though there is a model available for the Honda dual-cable throttle, it requires some slight modification while the single throttle version fits perfect with no need to alter.

Regards,
Rollin

probably shouldn't admit this : on interstate cruises i screw in the idle adjustment screw to hold my speed where i want it..........of course you need to remember it's on when you need to slow!!

[image: View Post]RollinAgain, on Aug 20 2008, 03:40 PM, said:

I too have the NEP throttle lock. It only took 5 minutes + 2 beers to install.

:blink: :goofy: :beer:


+1 NEP

[image: View Post]jstanwood, on Aug 20 2008, 12:26 PM, said:

It sounds like you're gripping too hard. If relaxing doesn't help:

Here is the cheapest/simplest. http://www.crampbuster.com/

I have Throttlemeisters and like them, too.

There are other types available of course, like the clamp-style ones as well as electronic.


http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/%201.gif for the Crampbuster. I just did a 4-day of serious riding to the Kootenays, and it worked very well for me. And for $10-$12, if you don't like it, you can afford to chuck it and look elsewhere.
P.PM

Getting touring grips will help immensely as well. I use the Throttlemeister and love it. Never tried the NEP.

I know there are some proper electronic cruise controls out there... They should be standard on all touring bikes.

I have used the throtlemeister for years now and it's great. A quality product that looks great on my bike.

BIG +1 for Crampbuster! 120 mile/day commute went from agony to total comfort. no, it's not a cruise control, but it does allow you to take the pressure off. it takes some getting used to, but after 2 days i was fine.

best $12 i ever spent.

Mike

[image: View Post]whiteboyslo, on Aug 20 2008, 07:28 PM, said:

BIG +1 for Crampbuster! 120 mile/day commute went from agony to total comfort. no, it's not a cruise control, but it does allow you to take the pressure off. it takes some getting used to, but after 2 days i was fine.

best $12 i ever spent.

Mike

I like the sound of the price and it is cheap enough to try on both my bikes. How does it work? Does it allow you to only use the palm of you hand instead of the fingers? I have watched their video but did not undersatnd how it works. Thanks, JD

I have a Throttlemeister on my VFR too, and I love it. The looks I get from other bikers when I let go of the bars to adjust my gloves or open up my tankbag to get money for the tollbooth and my bike doesn't slow down is hilarious.

Someone mentioned electronic cruise control - since we have a throttle cable and no cruise servo, does such a system work on our bikes without extensive modification and addition of parts?

[image: View Post]elevation, on Aug 20 2008, 04:47 PM, said:

Getting touring grips will help immensely as well. I use the Throttlemeister and love it. Never tried the NEP.

I know there are some proper electronic cruise controls out there... They should be standard on all touring bikes.


I have run the Throttlemeisters, Vista and NEP. By far the best for me has been the NEP. It is easy to install, easy to adjust and very easy to use.

One thing I would make sure and do is cut the NEP lever down to 1/2 its size, it makes it interfere with movement less and makes it easier to use. A Dremel or a hack saw/file and sand paper make the finished product look like a factory made short lever.

Do either the Vista Cruise or NEP work if you have grip heaters? Seems that the wire coming out from under the grip would prevent it...

[image: View Post]BrittC, on Aug 21 2008, 12:02 PM, said:

Do either the Vista Cruise or NEP work if you have grip heaters? Seems that the wire coming out from under the grip would prevent it...

NEP and Dual Star heated grips on mine; no problem in 34,000 miles. I did cut my grips down, shorten the right one, a hair

[image: View Post]leanit, on Aug 20 2008, 02:44 PM, said:

All,
During a three hour ride this past Sunday, I experienced severe wrist pump about 1 hour into the ride. The last time I had it this bad was when I rode my TL1000R to Road Atlanta. What do you use and how easy was the install? Oh yeah; what did you spend too? Thanks, JD

Just a quick update. I went to purchase a cruise control on Friday and after talking to a sales tech, I chose not to buy one. He said that of the three models he had, all three would require adjusting over and over and he never installed one for that reason. He told me of his dad riding in Vermont two years ago and the cruise he was using would not hold cruise for a mile. He finally stopped at a dealer and used their tools to take it off and throw it in the trash can. Years ago, I had a 1990 Ninja 1000 and on the way to Road Atlanta I had issues with my hands going numb. That bike had serious vibe issues! I stopped at a bike shop in SC and bought a pair of foam grips. A guy in the shop recommended putting them over my stock rubber grips. As some have suggested that I was holding or squeezing too tight and this set up forces you to relax your grip. You can not do this with smaller hands but people with large hands may find some added comfort here. Rode for 4 hrs today and it was nearly 1.75 hrs. before I felt any discomfort and once I relaxed my grip, all was good again! Thanks, JD

PS - Use dish detergent to lube the grips before sliding them on. :fing02:

[image: View Post]Aracheon, on Aug 21 2008, 11:11 AM, said:

I have a Throttlemeister on my VFR too, and I love it. The looks I get from other bikers when I let go of the bars to adjust my gloves or open up my tankbag to get money for the tollbooth and my bike doesn't slow down is hilarious.

Someone mentioned electronic cruise control - since we have a throttle cable and no cruise servo, does such a system work on our bikes without extensive modification and addition of parts?


Motorcycle Cruise Control
I bought and installed this system a couple of years ago. Very detailed and easy to follow directions. Works like a champ and worth every penny on those long slab commutes.

I've installed a couple dozen Audiovox CC100 electronic cruise controls on various bikes. I have a complete write up available for installing on a VFR. Someone else on this forum wrote it and gave me permission to distribute it. Send me an email and I'll send it to you as an attachment.

rvb100@comcast.net