Throttle lock worn out?
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Stage IV
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Throttle lock worn out?
I used to use my throttle lock as a cruise control. It used to loosen up over time with vibration. But now its gotten to the point where something has worn out. I can turn the wheel all the way till it stops and the throttle wont lock anymore... Is there an adjustment internally or something that needs to be replaced to get it back?
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https://mycruisemate.com/index.html
have a look at this. I recommend it as it solved the same issue for me that you are having
have a look at this. I recommend it as it solved the same issue for me that you are having
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I had the same problem with mine after using it a lot. Instead of replacing the OEM parts I decided to install the Cruise Mate.
Inexpensive and fairly easy install and the operation is a significant improvement over the thumb wheel
Inexpensive and fairly easy install and the operation is a significant improvement over the thumb wheel
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This whole thing can be replaced from eBay for about $15, and it's not difficult to replace, either. The new ones, though, the "shoe" that's circled, is actually a curved metal spring instead of a solid piece, so it will less likely "wear down" like the solid piece would. Of course, being metal, it might just "cut" a groove in the throttle sleeve, instead, though that could take years. Who knows? I got an aluminum arm to go on my star/cylinder throttle lock under the switch housing, like the one above, for about $20 or less, that makes it easy to engage/disengage it. Works pretty well for me, and for about $35 or less total, the price is better than a lot of others.
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This whole thing can be replaced from eBay for about $15, and it's not difficult to replace, either. The new ones, though, the "shoe" that's circled, is actually a curved metal spring instead of a solid piece, so it will less likely "wear down" like the solid piece would. Of course, being metal, it might just "cut" a groove in the throttle sleeve, instead, though that could take years. Who knows? I got an aluminum arm to go on my star/cylinder throttle lock under the switch housing, like the one above, for about $20 or less, that makes it easy to engage/disengage it. Works pretty well for me, and for about $35 or less total, the price is better than a lot of others.
