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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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What is the little thumb-wheel thing for thats on the underside of the throttle side handlebar controls? I ordered a service manual but it has not yet arrived, or I would look this up myself
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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its supposed to be a throttle lock/cruise control but i never use mine....
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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07Bobber hit the nail on the head. Some carb riders use it to hold the throttle during a warmup on cold mornings.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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It's in your owners manual. The official purpose is to set the drag for the throttle. Increasing the drag can reduce fatigue on long trips. Unofficially it is used to hold the throttle open when set tight enough.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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It is
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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poor man's cruise control
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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I use mine on long trips(I have apes) to lock the throttle so I can put my arm down and get some blood back in my fingers.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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I've never used it. I've toyed with it while the bike is off, seems like a bitch to mess with while riding.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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There's a gizzmo that you can put on it to make it easier to access for a cruise control. I think it's called a throttle lock.
 
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