View Full Version : Throttle Mate
billnourse 07-29-2005, 06:30 PM Found this at a rally and tried it. It works great for instant on instant off throttle locking, and can be used with heavy gloves.
Price is 12.50 Contact Email clariwood@zianet.com. Business phone 505-623-2552.
Unlocked position
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/9149/0000288640x4796mn.jpg
Locked position
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/8931/0000289640x4791uw.jpg
I am not affiliated this company, and I did not post this to advertise. Just something I found that works well, and thought others might be interested in.
It takes about 1 minute to install using a small phillips screwdriver.
Regards,
Bill
mikeisglidn 07-31-2005, 02:33 AM i like the looks of them bill, i have one that kind of snaps on the star thingy, it seems to work well :)
pilot1996 07-31-2005, 03:05 AM Bill,
Does it simply work the existing star wheel?
Mac
billnourse 08-01-2005, 12:39 PM Mac,
It clamps to the star wheel with one set screw and just tightens or loosens the star wheel by moving the lever.
Regards,
Bill
Toytech 08-20-2005, 04:46 PM I have attempted to contact these people via phone or e-mail. Both appear to be incorrect. Anybody have the correct info to order these? I would really like to get my hands on a couple for myself and friends.
Joe
billnourse 08-25-2005, 03:02 AM Joe,
I took the phone number and E-mail address off of the card that they gave me. If I see them again, or can find some more information I'll get it for you.
There is a rally in our area over Labor Day Weekend. While I am not going to the rally, I will have someone that is going look for them. I will get you a couple if they find them.
Regards,
Bill
Toytech 10-06-2005, 02:16 AM Anybody hear more on this little jewel? Sure would like to find one or two.
Joe
Toytech 10-11-2005, 12:38 AM Ok so nobody have more info. I did find a similar product in the Custom Chrome catalog. $6.95 ea. I ordered one and will let you know.
Joe
billnourse 10-11-2005, 02:09 AM I haven't been able to get any more info on these. I tried calling the number I had on the card, and didn't get the right person. I am still trying to get a good address and number.
Regards,
Bill
papolski 10-13-2005, 09:57 PM OK Guys,
I thought this product looked cool so I did a run down on Google, then through Verizon People Pages.
Talked to Dianna. She gave me all of the information. Nice lady !!!
Gotta Love the Internet.
Here is the info for you all.
Throttle Mate is :
Dianna & Anthony Lemoine from New Mexico
505-301-9444 Cell Phone - Dianna says she Always Answers
505-622-2323 Business Phone
$12.95 + $1.00 Shipping
Credit Cards = Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
She said they will accept checks too, but will have to wait until they clear before they ship which is common.
Papolski :)
Toytech 10-16-2005, 02:00 PM ALL RIGHT, I,m on it. Dialing the number as I type (multi tasking ya know). Thank you very much for the detective work. I will buy a few of them and Keep extras in the bike so when I meet people I will say "hey you need one of these". Spread them around kinda like Johnny Throttle Seed.
Joe
Toytech 11-05-2005, 12:08 AM Got the Throttle Mate ups today. I purchased the Friction wheel, spring, and c-clip plus the friction shoe from the local Stealer. With some extra work it can be made to function on the ultra. OK so you ask why put it on the ultra? Some times ya just wanna scratch something but not set the cruise control. This lets you briefly hold the throttle locked to scratch/adjust or shake the kinks out of your hand. I did need to chuck up the knob on a lathe to very carefully cut it down to fit in the space available. A little careful filing on the throttle mate and shortening the set screw also got it to fit. Ugly job but sometimes ya just gotta do it.
For you people that do not need to deal with cruise control fit is not an issue. This is a real trick little gizzmo that no Harley should be without.
Joe
PS
This will not work very well if you have after market heated grips. The wire loop that allows the throttle to twist without binding gets in the way. At some point I will reengineer the throttle mate size to work with the grips. For now call me "Frosty Digits".
Toytech 12-01-2005, 12:37 AM If you are interested (560 hits last count so I guess so) these folks just put up a web site. www.throttlemate.com. Looks like they offer it for metrics as well.
I love gadgets.
Joe
jaxdwg 01-28-2006, 12:31 PM Hi Joe; My business card has a # of 505-623-2553-bus. and 505-622-2323 home. I love mine, just adjust it once and forget it, it makes putting on the throttle lock ultra easy and does it instantly----aerovest jack
Toytech 03-19-2006, 01:06 PM I just revisited this post. There are over 1080 hits on this topic. How many of you actually got one and what do you think?
Joe
dastark 04-01-2006, 01:15 PM Just got mine in the mail. Great little gizmo. The owner's a real friendly guy too. Always nice to do business with good people.
alexcue 04-06-2006, 03:37 AM Had mine for several weeks now. Love it, works great and it's nice to help loosen that grip of death.
billnourse 04-28-2006, 02:10 PM Wife and I have had them for nearly a year and they work great.
Regards,
Bill
vtxed 04-30-2006, 07:40 PM I don't see how the throttle locks, can some one fill me in.
Steve
Toytech 05-01-2006, 12:04 AM I t is just a extened lever that attaches to your friction thumb screw on the throttle (which is incredibly difficutl to get right).
the lock allows you to release your grip on the throttle and shake of the cramps or numbness or what ever discomfort you me be experiencing. Sort of like manual cruise control.
Joe
charmed1969 07-11-2006, 05:59 PM I found the Throttle Mate on Ebay by seller XRatedCycles. They also have a nifty ring that open bottles. See for yourself and search them out on Ebay.
T
mikec 07-21-2006, 03:17 PM Just ordered one.......the lady is nice?
Shipping is $5.00 though.
mikec
charmed1969 07-27-2006, 10:53 AM $5 shipping? Wow. The shipping from the person I bought from on Ebay is only $2.00.
T
ktm_scott 09-19-2006, 02:35 PM I love my Throttlemate. IT's saved my right hand numerous times. Provideds just enough relief to shake out the numbness. The lady I spoke with was ultra nice and shipped the day I ordered. Had it in two days. Was about $12.00 shipped. Installed in 30 seconds.
OK.......you guys got me. Just ordered one off of e-bay
mrgrinch 10-11-2006, 01:33 AM Some of you guys have been quoted in his ebay ad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Throttle-Mate-Lock-for-Harley-Davidson-Motorcycles_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35557QQihZ0 15QQitemZ250037811913QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Stevenml155 10-18-2006, 04:01 AM not the same, but I have grips with a throttle rocker on them and I just rest my palm on the throttle to hold it smooth on the highway -- no cramps anymore.
da boogieman 12-03-2006, 02:13 AM http://www.throttlemate.com/
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