Cruise/Throttle Assist Input
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 741
Likes: 1
From: New England
Its a friction lock that grips the throttle, just hard enough to hold its position but allows you to twist it up of down. It just slips over the end of the throttle. It rests against the brake lever. Very clever.
http://www.amazon.com/2Wheel-Ride-GC...5793655&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/2Wheel-Ride-GC...5793655&sr=8-2
Last edited by JakesDad1; Jan 5, 2012 at 02:07 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,664
Likes: 99
From: P.E.I. Canada
2010 fatboy low. Started with Brakeaway cruise which I have used on other bikes. Works good but not like real cruise so I went with the Cruisemount which isn't cheap but worth every penny if you are a long distance rider. Easy install and holds speed within 1 mph. 2 speeding tickets and it's paid for.
You got that right, for my 07 Heritage, it's $1,048.59, I guess they can KEEP IT!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 3
From: Mebane, NC
I went with the Cruise-Mate. It works as advertised and is cost effective. As already stated you may have to adjust the throttle on incline or decline but for the money it has more than paid for itself in my opinion. If you have any hand, shoulder, etc. issues this handy little device will give them a rest. I just push the lever forward with my thumb to engage and push back with my index finger to release. It doesn't take long to figure out how mush pressure is needed on the lever so it will hold the throttle and also be able to make slight adjustments when needed. One of the best mods I've made for comfort!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,908
Likes: 19
From: Dayton
I use this: 
It's a "Barefoot Willie's throttle Tender"
It easily clips on the star thing under your throttle and works effortlessly.
It costs about $9.00 on e-Bay with free shipping from the seller motorgirl63
Here is the website.
http://www.barefootwillies.com/index...&products_id=7
It's a "Barefoot Willie's throttle Tender"
It easily clips on the star thing under your throttle and works effortlessly.
It costs about $9.00 on e-Bay with free shipping from the seller motorgirl63
Here is the website.
http://www.barefootwillies.com/index...&products_id=7
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,395
Likes: 153
From: Utah
I went with the Cruise Buddy, you take out Harley's threaded mechanical cruise and bolt in the Cruise Buddy. A short flip and its locked down, also adjustable and can be used with gloves on. The Cruise Mate you have to drill a hole then use a tap to thread the hole. Not too good with stuff like that. Kuryakyn hasn't made a magnetic cruise yet for the 2011 Heritage because Harley changed the wiring for 2011.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,826
Likes: 87
From: Cookson, Ok
Lots of good options here for manual cruise controls. The throttle boss types just bug the heck out of me.
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: minnesota
I am also considering the kuryakyn magnetic cruise. The thing i like about it is with any touch of either the brake, clutch levers it disengages. Where with the manual locks you have to consciously disengage them. Which is fine if you don't have to do it in a hurry.
My biggest complaint with the kuryakyn setup is you are stuck with their choice of grips.
My biggest complaint with the kuryakyn setup is you are stuck with their choice of grips.
