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Old May 18, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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Installed the Throttle Mate cruise control yesterday. For $16.00 you can't beat it. Simple sometimes is the best. Took her out for a ride and a big difference compared to the star thumb nut. Worked great!

http://www.throttlemate.com/staticpa...x.php/products

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Old May 21, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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Anyone else have reviews on this one. Been out for about five rides and it's still a winner to me. Don't discount this great little CC.

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Old May 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM
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Thanks for posting; I'll have to keep this in mind to replace the homemade one I had that grew legs and walked away awhile back. Unfortunately I can't remember the size of the fastener I used to fit into the single cable throttle housing on my bike.
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 04:04 AM
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This the one I installed because my star-wheel threads stripped out from using it too much.
Greatest thing since sliced bread, I love it & was fairly easy to install and works great with minimal effort.

http://mycruisemate.com/harley-david...e-control.html
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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Are the sportsters metric or standard?
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 07:26 AM
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Here's another choice to consider. Recently saw this device and ordered one for 10 bucks. It's on the way so I can't say much else about it but I liked the way it attached to the star nut instead of a clamping device with a set screw. This is called the Klever Lever.
 
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I just ordered a Klever Lever also, hope it works good.
 
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Old May 22, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyC
Here's another choice to consider. Recently saw this device and ordered one for 10 bucks. It's on the way so I can't say much else about it but I liked the way it attached to the star nut instead of a clamping device with a set screw. This is called the Klever Lever.
Had one of those. I liked the attachment method too - right up until it fell off at 60 mph as I tried to adjust it.

Went to the Throttle Mate and haven't had any trouble in several seasons now. The set screw just works better because you can torque it down a bit.
 
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I also recommend blue loctite on that set screw.
 
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