Cruise control

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  1. CraigC

    CraigC New Member

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    Has anybody mounted a cruise control yet? I tried a Vista Cruise off my RC 51 and it doesnt fit. I was wondering if anyone has come up with an alternative or tried a Throttlemeister? I hate to use a Throttlemeister but it may be the only workable solution for those 500 mile days that Ill be doing on my upcoming tour.

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    Short of a "real" (read: electronic) cruise control I find Throttlemeister top shelf stuff, why would you "hate" to be forced into using them? :confused:
     
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    I've had great luck with a Throttlemeister on my Gen 6. I'll probably put one on the Gen 7 as well.
     
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    Matt,
    I guess its because I have 2 vista cruises, one on my RC 51 and 1 on my Superhawk and they are easy to use and have always worked great and they are cheap. Ive never had a throttlemeister but I have heard others complain about them. I also find the throttlemeister to be a little pricey, but if that is what it takes to have a throttle lock on the VFR 1200 Ill get one. Ill take your and skivfr1 recommendation for a Throttlemeister and order one. It is useful to be able to rest the wrist on a long ride, especially as the week goes by.

    Craig
     
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    Throttlemiester makes two models. The best one has notches cut in it that make it very easy to use with only right hand. Top quality stuff !
     
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    I agree with the others that the throttlemeister is a great unit. My 6th gen came with it preinstalled and I love it. Don't get to use it too often for theplaces that I ride but it does come in quite handy.
     
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    i have some generic throttle lock. it has a very sensitive adjust screw but works ok once set. i also have a real legit cruise that sets a speed and keeps it there, but it's in a box and I have never used it...
     
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    I wound up using a NEP throttle lock. I had to grind it down a bit but it works great and only cost $20. The Vista cruise is substantially thicker and wouldn't work. I looked at the
    Throttlemeister but they cost ~$150 and Ive heard both pros and cons so I decided to stick with what Im used to. Im going to ride from Midland Texas through all of Colo and back soon so I needed something that would rest my throttle hand.

    Craig
     
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    I put a Throttle Meister on my new gen 7 and it holds the throttle grip perfectly. The problem I'm finding, however, is that the drive-by-wire mapping really wants to 'hunt'. By hunting, I means the thing will not hold a steady speed!! It will hold for about 30 seconds and then it either accelerates or decelerates! WTF ?? Anybody else experiencing this ? :frusty:
     
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    I just returned from a 2100 mile trip to Arkansas and when the roads are flat and there is no wind I could lock the throttle for 5 to 10 min at 80 mph and it would stay there. I was amazed at how steady it was. Of course when it was hilly or windy I would have to make slight adjustments but it would loose speed gradually going up a hill or gain it gradually going down. Really was useful on a days over 400 miles when the right wrist gets tired.
    Maybe you dont have enough miles on it yet? I have about 5800.
     
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    Thanks !! I've got about 2300 miles on mine. All the riding I've done around here has been 60-65 mph and lots of terrain changes. I hope to take a long trip with 'er next week.
     
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