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May 20, 2021 | 08:00 AM

UncleSoftail62

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Using throttle lock

So I just found a large star shaped plastic spring loaded **** under my throttle grip. Please tell me about this and how it works. Also, if you guys have any recommendation for an inexpensive cruise control mod I would be interested in the different ones out there. Links? Keep riding!

May 20, 2021 | 08:05 AM

IronAss

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You tighten it to increase the friction on your throttle which will allow you to set the throttle position to a desired RPM.

May 20, 2021 | 08:13 AM

UncleSoftail62

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Thanks. It does not seem like a convenient place to adjust tension while driving. There must be a better alternative...

May 20, 2021 | 08:17 AM

Harfar

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You will get used to "thumbing" the wheel for tension. It works great when you get the hang of it.

May 20, 2021 | 08:47 AM

YZR

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Clever lever. Google it.

May 20, 2021 | 11:00 AM

04FXDI

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Someone I know use to use it all the time, but found himself in a situation where he had to clutch and brake hard, motor revved to the point where he thought it was going to blow up, he won't use it anymore. I make one trip a year that requires highway, and I've set it for around 60/65 mph, sit in the right lane and lean back against the GF, not the safest thing to do I know. I don't use it very often, rarely if at all.

May 20, 2021 | 11:12 AM

Clammy

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The only thing I use the throttle lock for is keeping the revs up a bit, when warming Reaper up after staring her, and pushing in the enrichener. I wouldn't use it as a cruise control for the the reason 04FXDI mentioned above, and also because it's static, so if you go uphill, you'll slow down. and if you go downhill, you'll speed up.

Cheers!