Throttle friction screw ?????????
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From: Southwestern Virginia
RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
I've been giving some serious thought to trying this product. http://www.cruisemount.com/
I've talked with a few mechanics and they say the installation is not for the timid but, still, looks like a decent way to get cruise control on a softail. Any thoughts?
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I've talked with a few mechanics and they say the installation is not for the timid but, still, looks like a decent way to get cruise control on a softail. Any thoughts?
<><Peace
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RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
I think the throttlefriction screw is a POS with a **** poor design. It is too small and hard to use, and if your wearing gloves...forget about it. [:'(] I love my bike, but this is one feature the R&D department at the MOCO needs to take another look at.
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From: Katy, Texas
RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
ORIGINAL: desertbagger
I use a "klever Lever". It costs about 5 or 6 bucks. Works great,one flip,its "locked". one flip its "unlocked"
I use a "klever Lever". It costs about 5 or 6 bucks. Works great,one flip,its "locked". one flip its "unlocked"
Road Warrior
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From: eastern shore, md.
RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
dont use it..dont really plan to....but here's a link to the klever-lever
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kleve...spagenameZWD1V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kleve...spagenameZWD1V
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From: Boonville, MO
RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
I don't like the friction screw thing, to me it's a pain to use.
This thing from Kuryakyn looks interesting.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp...ey&ci=3578
6280 //$159.99 _ORDER NOW
Electro-Magnetic Cruise Assist (ea)
Fits: '96-'06 H-D Models
Available Winter 2006
This thing from Kuryakyn looks interesting.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp...ey&ci=3578
6280 //$159.99 _ORDER NOW
Electro-Magnetic Cruise Assist (ea)
Fits: '96-'06 H-D Models
Available Winter 2006
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From: Gulf Coast
RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
I use mine all the time.I do have one of those little levers that attaches to the thumbwheel,can't remember the brand names,cost 7 or 8 bucks. Keep mine set with just barely enough tension to hold the throttle but with just a touch it will snap back to idle on its own.I've gotten so used to it that I really don't like running without just a little friction on the throttle.
On a long run,I set the throttle where the the bike will hold about 75 on the level and just lean back against the luggage,stretch my legs outand steer with one hand or sometimes none and just eat up the miles.
Good Luck
Tom
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On a long run,I set the throttle where the the bike will hold about 75 on the level and just lean back against the luggage,stretch my legs outand steer with one hand or sometimes none and just eat up the miles.
Good Luck
Tom
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From: Alaska
RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
I use it on the Heritage. I set it just tight enough to hold but it can still be moved either direction without difficulty. Now I suppose if you reef it down it could cause you problems but like many things in life you got to use common sense. That may be where the problem lies.
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From: Ozark Country
RE: Throttle friction screw ?????????
I use them on my bikes all the time.
They are set with just enough friction to hold the throttle in it's set position when you remove your hand, but still allowing the throttle to be opened and closed with very little pressure.
Back in the 'older days' the Harley's we rode didn't even have a throttle return spring. The throttle always stayed in it's set position unless you manually opened or closed it.
They are set with just enough friction to hold the throttle in it's set position when you remove your hand, but still allowing the throttle to be opened and closed with very little pressure.
Back in the 'older days' the Harley's we rode didn't even have a throttle return spring. The throttle always stayed in it's set position unless you manually opened or closed it.