Throttle lock opinions needed

[photochaser]

Sorry if this has been covered. I did search for a thread on it.

Is it worth the extra cash to get a throttle lock that has auto-release when the hand brake is applied, or is it just fine to get one that doesn't?

What are your preferences on type and make? BrakeAway? Kuryakyn? VistaCruise? Throttlemeister? Something that goes between the grip and the controls or on the end of the bar?

Thanks!
Jeff

[Serk]

I've had a basic Vista Cruise on my Valk for over 10 years and 100,000 miles and it still does the job I got it for.

Ain't the prettiest thing out there, but it works, and it's loose enough in an emergency situation I can easily slam the throttle shut (Or open!) without fiddling with it.

(Although with just a little practice the muscle memory to disengage it when needed develops pretty well, or has for me at least.)

[G-Man]

Breakaway!

[Jersey mike]

Breakaway!

Yup, Breakaway...I love it, its a great little device.

[msb]

Or, if you're budget conscious or just want something in the interim, these little gizmos can be had for a few bucks. Basically just clamp on to your grip....twist it towards the brake lever when you're at speed and it'll hold you at that speed until you hit a hill or upward grade. Push clamp end with your thumb to release. Works good enough to give you some relief.... when my old throttle lock packed it in this Spring I purchased this for my trip to Inzane this past June ... worked great on the long days through those flat middle States ... road for hours on end with it locked.
Will be installing a new Breakaway in a couple of weeks.

[T.P.]

If your going to be looking for the "BREAKAWAY" throttle lock your not going to find it.

It's the spelling

http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/

   T.P.

[photochaser]

If your going to be looking for the "BREAKAWAY" throttle lock your not going to find it.

It's the spelling

http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/

   T.P.

You'll notice that IIIIII spelled it right in the original post. 

[Jess from VA]

Any throttle lock can (must) be set to a tension to easily override with a simple turn of the wrist.  

I've never needed a hand brake to turn my lock off (you simply over-ride it with your wrist).

The lock works great, is simpler and cheaper.  (Of course, it is not cruise control, and slows going up and speeds going down, but is easily tweaked since the grip turns easily even with the lock on)

Nice billet:    http://www.madcorider.com/cam-lock_honda_cruisers.html

[vanagon40]

Wow Jess, you beat me to it.

If you want the brake to release the throttle lock, brakeaway is the deal. It is around $190. I have never tried it, but as in the previous posts, the folks who have it swear by it.

I always found that adjusted correctly, I could override the throttle lock and did not need a brakeaway. I have a Vista Cruise on my 1982 SilverWing and it functions flawlessly for about $27.00. It is plastic, but does exactly what it was designed to do. I'm sure there is one for the Valkyrie that will do the same.

But like Jess, I really like the cam lock by madcorider. It is pricey at over $100 for a simple throttle lock, but it has a really professional look.

If I was going to spend more (and approach the price of a brakeaway), I would seriously consider an actual cruise control instead of a throttle lock.

Good luck in deciding.

If you decide on the madco, I recommend switching to the Kuryakyn grips. I broke the end of the OEM throttle tube before switching.

madcorider shown in photo

[Simmy74]

I have the brakeaway and I love it.  99% of the time I use the thumb reset, but it's nice to know the brake reset is there for emergency stops.

One thing I notice with my bike, with both the Vista and the brakeaway,  is that there is no real "cruise " to be had.  What I mean is, you are locked in throttle and either accelerating or decelerating ever so slightly all the time.  It requires small input "nudges" all the time to keep constant speed.  Granted,  the change is so subtle you don't really notice unless you are trying to pace another vehicle or bike.  Most of the time, I just use it to rest my hand for a few miles at most.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Or, if you're budget conscious or just want something in the interim, these little gizmos can be had for a few bucks. Basically just clamp on to your grip....twist it towards the brake lever when you're at speed and it'll hold you at that speed until you hit a hill or upward grade. Push clamp end with your thumb to release. Works good enough to give you some relief.... when my old throttle lock packed it in this Spring I purchased this for my trip to Inzane this past June ... worked great on the long days through those flat middle States ... road for hours on end with it locked.
Will be installing a new Breakaway in a couple of weeks.

+1 I've had one on my standard for years. It works great. I know I can shut the throttle as fast or faster than I get on the brake. I think I paid $10 or 15.   But I do have to admit I love my AudioVox cruise much better.

[Misfit]

Madcorider is a great lock, made by one of our own members. I installed mine and Chase's upside down. Looks better that way and works similar to the brakeaway in that as you are reaching for the throttle you can easily release the lock. I lift mine up to engage it and it releases by being flipped down. Easily overridden by a twist of the wrist if adjusted properly. 

[Jersey]

I realize this is an older post, but thought I'd add to the comments. 

I installed the MadcoRider Throttle lock last year and swear by it.  I've used a few different locks on other bikes and this one is the best and smoothest.

Ride Safe.

[gordonv]

I started with the Throttle Rocker, simple and inexpensive, removable and transferrable.

I've since driven the GW with CC for 3 years, and now currently have a Throttle Lock on both my IS Valkyries. I don't know the brand on either, as it came that way, but neither work perfectly, won't hold 100%, but do what they needed to do, allow me to rest my hand.

I still prefer the Rocker for long ridding, as you twist the throttle, and rest your wrist on the lever and loosen your grip.

But I just bought one of the Audiovox CC which I'll install on the IS hopefully before InZane 17.

[saddlesore]

I use the composite one but  I like the looks of the cast one.$20 
Works for me just fine.  It provides me with some relief and If I have to adjust the right mirror or something like that.

http://www.2wheelride.com/   

[Alpha Dog]

I have the breakaway on the Valk.  Works quite well.  I have the vista cruise at less than 30 dollars on the Honda Shadow Ace Tourer and it works great.

However I am intrigued by that Madcorider.  I am thinking about getting a CTX 1300 Deluxe and should I, I will try that Madcorider.

[Pappy!]

Lesa stole my "Go Cruise" throttle lock and has it on her Valk. I guess I have to get another one.
Simple and rugged, they do their job well and look pretty good doing it for a very reasonable price.

https://www.amazon.com/Go-Cruise-2wheelride-Universal-Throttle/dp/B00ERXG4TM

[cookiedough]

at only 30 bucks or so maybe just suggest give the vista cruise a try not out much vs. others right besides time to install?

I have it and it works, but find going up any hills slows down and down hill speeds up is best for level roads to rest your hands for a few seconds is all would not rely, at least on mine,  to leave it on for very long, say 20-30 seconds at a time is all.

I would suggest others that I am unaware of in better function if going to leave right hand off throttle for several minutes at a time.  Then again,  if that is the case, might as well go expensive route with electronic cruise control push button like the goldwings have up/down increase speed with push of a button.

Me being cheap I would go 30 bucks first and go up from there.

[Raider]

I'm with saddlesore and pappy.  I use the Go Cruise (composite).  Found it for $15, have used it for 40k miles and it does all I need.  I only use it on the highway.  About every 15 or 20 minutes, I rotate the lever, stretch out the hand, and give the throttle a quick twist to deactivate it.  Won't work like a cruise control as your speed will vary greatly based on incline.

[saddlesore]

I have to add though that I modified the composite on the original one by adding a thumb release that I just push down so I don't have to close the throttle to turn of.
I'd post a picture but it's minus 10 degrees out and I don't want to make a trip out to the garage. 

[dinosnake]

I use the composite one but  I like the looks of the cast one.$20 
Works for me just fine.  It provides me with some relief and If I have to adjust the right mirror or something like that.

http://www.2wheelride.com/   

I have the cast one, in the two-tone silver & black, and it works great.  A bit touchy to set up initially as you must get the tension knob set just right but once that is done is it fine.

I use this because it is one of the few throttle locks that is, officially, compatible with heated grips.