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Throttle Mate vs. Barefoot Willies Throttle Tender

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Old 03-23-2015, 01:36 PM
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Found this set up today while browsing the web...looks good to me. Anyone using this?
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...rt%2FBAW-6CP04
 
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I just use the "cramp buster" "throttle rocker" devices. It takes a little time to get used to using it. But after a few rides you just forget about it. I just keep the heel of my palm resting on it as I ride. No more carpel tunnel pain or hand going to sleep.
 
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I tried the Barefoot Willie's today and didn't like the friction on the throttle when the gizmo was in the released stage. Took it off while riding, easy on and off. May try it again later.
 
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When I went to apes and internal wires and cables I lost my "throttle lock screw". I only have 1 throttle cable. So, is there something new out there since? I have a big ride coming up, be nice no to to have to do every bit of it with my arm up there!
 
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http://www.omni-cruise.com/

This is what I use though very seldom. Luckily my stock bars are the first I have had that did not put my hands to sleep. I usually stop on long rides and take a quick stretch every couple of hours and that helps a lot.
 
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doesn't anyone use the stock throttle friction screw/**** ?
I have wore out two of the little brake shoes on mine..
they cost about $1.25 at the HD shops's
 
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Barefoot ******* throttle tender

Will lock my grip And UNLOCK it with 1 touch of my thumb.

And this is why I have used it on open roads since 2008 and that means 65k in miles with the original throttle brake shoes on my last dyna. It is now on my FXSTC.

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Originally Posted by heybaylor
doesn't anyone use the stock throttle friction screw/**** ?
I have wore out two of the little brake shoes on mine..
they cost about $1.25 at the HD shops's
Probably a fair amount of riders that don't even know what you're talking about :>)
 
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I installed the throttle mate. It is obviously more complicated to install than the barefoot unit. It is also more finished, and in my opinion, of higher quality. I find it to function simply and dependably and looks like an integrated part of the motorcycle. I have put thousands of miles on my unit and would recommend it without reservation.

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Originally Posted by kneesinthebreeze
http://www.omni-cruise.com/

This is what I use though very seldom. Luckily my stock bars are the first I have had that did not put my hands to sleep. I usually stop on long rides and take a quick stretch every couple of hours and that helps a lot.

Thanks for this Knees. Seems like a simple economical cruise control system for my softails. How do you like it?
 
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