BIG--T
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« on: March 18, 2011, 08:50:50 PM » |
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I just got my Brakeaway cruise control and LOVE it!! I've never had cruise...Look Ma, no hands  It really feels good to let my right hand go- just don't know how to act and had to tell somebody before I busted a gut! I wish that was my first mod. Now I want one for the X!  |
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Sludge
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2011, 11:18:26 AM » |
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Ive got one of those too. Love it. Best throttle lock I have seen.
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2011, 12:23:33 PM » |
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Ive got one of those too. Love it. Best throttle lock I have seen.
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Toledo Mark
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2011, 12:59:00 PM » |
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What was the cost and how was the installation?
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Walküre
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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2011, 01:41:16 PM » |
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What was the cost and how was the installation?
VERY expensive, and can be VERY touchy to install.... WORTH EVERY BIT!!!!  You can find them on the 'bay for around $190. That's just under $200, not just under $20. But very well made, and works like a charm. R |
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Sludge
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2011, 01:44:17 PM » |
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yea they are expensive. I didnt think it was touchy at all to install though. Pretty straight forward. Like 10 min or so.
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Oss
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2011, 02:20:53 PM » |
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Walküre
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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2011, 04:35:54 PM » |
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yea they are expensive. I didnt think it was touchy at all to install though. Pretty straight forward. Like 10 min or so.
Prolly would have been a bit easier, if I hadn't bought it used, and things were set for a different bike, and I hadn't found the pdf on-line for it. I DID pay only $60 for it, though...  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2011, 07:51:40 PM » |
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Can't imagine a better built, a better working or a safer throttle lock. Yes, they are expensive and yes, I think they're worth it. I've had one on many of my previous bikes as well. The install can be touchy with Kury grips as it's a tight fit. I have the oem Honda grips and the install was a 10 minute affair. I have some nerve damage to the two middle fingers on my right hand. At this point, I simply couldn't ride a motorcycle without a throttle lock. The Brake-A-Way solution is by far the best one available IMHO.
All the best,
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« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2011, 09:28:30 PM » |
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What kind of grips do you all have. I tried to install with the grips I have and it just doesn't seem to work properly.
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GOOSE
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« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2011, 10:13:46 PM » |
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THEY ARE EASIEST TO INSTALL WITH THE STOCK GRIPS. WITH AFTERMARKET GRIPS THEY WILL WORK, BUT YOU NEED TO ADD A LITTLE MORE TIME ALLOTMENT FOR THE INSTALL.
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« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2011, 08:52:39 AM » |
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i just use the cheapo throttle lock on both of my valks-30.00-35.00 each, because both of the middle fingers were amputated via a big diesel motor, so i can get along with this cheaper version. Have had 2 Vista universals, and 1 brakeaway over the years. Brakeaway is so much better there is no comparison. Better be, considering the difference in price......... |
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« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2011, 03:04:13 PM » |
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I have a brakeaway lock sitting on a shelf right now. It was on my Standard that got wrecked and I planned to put it on my IS, but never got around to it. If I ever get my cruise control installed, I guess I won't need it anymore...
Like everyone else said, this is by-far the best throttle lock you can buy.
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« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2011, 03:43:10 PM » |
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Now I want one for the X!
What kind of X??
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BIG--T
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« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2011, 07:18:28 AM » |
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Now I want one for the X!
What kind of X??
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BIG--T
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« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2011, 07:42:59 AM » |
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What was the cost and how was the installation?
I got it on sale @ DLP for $175, normally $199.95. It's expensive but woth every penny to me. The quality and craftmanship is 1st class and made in the USA! As far as installation, I put it on myself and was easy once I threw away the instructions!  |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2011, 07:50:13 AM » |
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THEY ARE EASIEST TO INSTALL WITH THE STOCK GRIPS. WITH AFTERMARKET GRIPS THEY WILL WORK, BUT YOU NEED TO ADD A LITTLE MORE TIME ALLOTMENT FOR THE INSTALL.
Goose you're right about allowing time for the installation and not gettinf in a hurry was the key for me. I have the thick Kury ISO grips and wide chrome levers and had no trouble. I put dish liquid and water on the grips and no problem! |
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Titan
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« Reply #18 on: March 21, 2011, 01:08:28 PM » |
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You say it's harder to install with non-factory grips. I have these Kury grips. Can it be installed with these grips?  |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #19 on: March 21, 2011, 01:28:40 PM » |
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You say it's harder to install with non-factory grips. I have these Kury grips. Can it be installed with these grips? Yes, That is exactly what I have. Just mix a little dish liquid and water, soap it up and you're good to go! |
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HotRod
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« Reply #20 on: March 21, 2011, 04:59:55 PM » |
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I have a brakeaway lock sitting on a shelf right now. It was on my Standard that got wrecked and I planned to put it on my IS, but never got around to it. If I ever get my cruise control installed, I guess I won't need it anymore...
Like everyone else said, this is by-far the best throttle lock you can buy.
Let me know if you want to sell that one on the shelf,pm me. |
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« Reply #21 on: March 21, 2011, 05:03:04 PM » |
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$25.00 Vista Cruise has worked flawlessly on all my bikes for the past 40-50 yrs. You guys are welcome to spend all the big bucks you want to....!
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« Reply #22 on: March 21, 2011, 05:54:53 PM » |
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I'm with Valkernaut, my Vista Cruise has worked flawlessly for over 9 years. At $30.00 a pop that's six Vista's to one Brakeway.
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BIG--T
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« Reply #23 on: March 21, 2011, 06:30:46 PM » |
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I guess it all depends on what you want. Yes Vista has made a good throttle lock for years. I personally love the highly polished stainless steel and overall quality is very well made...in the USA at that. I also love to be able to deactivate it just by touching the brake lever like a vehicle. |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #25 on: March 22, 2011, 07:49:16 AM » |
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Couldn't get the Vista Cruise on wife's Magna to stay adjusted. She hated it, wouldn't / couldn't use it. My Vista Cruise had worked flawlessly for years. Bought the Brakeaway for the wife's bike, and got one for me while I was at it. Both work perfectly. Cost a lot. BTW, I found it as cheap as $125 on ebay. That listing is still there, from an ebay "store".  Yep, Can't beat $125...Please tell me it was used on flea bay! If new, you got a DEAL! |
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MarkT
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« Reply #26 on: March 22, 2011, 08:00:03 AM » |
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I didn't get that deal. I bought ours last year for around $180 ea. That $125 price - NEW - is there right now. Found it while updating My Valkyrie page at http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/My_Valkyrie/my_valkyrie.html. Just looked at it again - not sure this is the same one I saw before, cause that one was from a store, and there were many. The one I find now is only one, and it's for a 1.5" handlebar (harley). |
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BIG--T
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« Reply #27 on: March 22, 2011, 08:09:50 AM » |
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I didn't get that deal. I bought ours last year for around $180 ea. That $125 price - NEW - is there right now. Found it while updating My Valkyrie page at http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/My_Valkyrie/my_valkyrie.html. Just looked at it again - not sure this is the same one I saw before, cause that one was from a store, and there were many. The one I find now is only one, and it's for a 1.5" handlebar (harley). Mark that's a steal for some HD rider! I paid the same as you a month ago so that sure is a deal! |
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