Throttle Lock Lever
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From: Melbourne, Florida
RE: Throttle Lock Lever
I am paranoid of accidently engaging this while riding. I see if you roll on the throttle it will move the lever counterclockwise (off) if your hand came in touch with the lever. Rolling off the throttle could possibly engage this lever. Is this any factor or is this completely out of the way unless you want to engage/disengage?
I saw a HD salesman accidently open the throttle on one of those grip mount paddles that you rest your hand on while riding and these even though so cool got me wondering.
I saw a HD salesman accidently open the throttle on one of those grip mount paddles that you rest your hand on while riding and these even though so cool got me wondering.
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From: anacoco, la
RE: Throttle Lock Lever
ORIGINAL: Tech2
Well, as a self-proclaimed cheap bastard, that is as cheap as it gets and that's what I've been doing, but I would prefer the one-hand solution.
ORIGINAL: 1bgrd1
just use the starwheel on the throttle between the two cables
just use the starwheel on the throttle between the two cables
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From: Columbus, Ga
RE: Throttle Lock Lever
Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
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You guys who use them, be careful.
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RE: Throttle Lock Lever
I madea throttle locker for mine and will post picks later. Cost me .88 and about 15 min. You Don't have to put it on so tight that the throttle won't move. Just grab and twist. I have CC but it doesn't work and I broke my foot so I don't feel like going thru the speal to find out why, to cheap to take it to the dealer. Took a # 10 thumb screw and a section of 5/16 steeltube, smashed the tube flat after I cut a slot to fit over the thumb screw, then drilled and screwed it to the thumb screw. Once I paint it black and finish grinding it, shouldn't look to bad.
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From: Motown
RE: Throttle Lock Lever
ORIGINAL: btefft
Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
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Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
Hack
Hack
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From: anacoco, la
RE: Throttle Lock Lever
ORIGINAL: btefft
Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
Hack
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Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
Hack
Hack
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From: Lakewood,CA
RE: Throttle Lock Lever
ORIGINAL: skratch
the trick is not to torque it down so tight that you can't move the throttle. just give it enough resistance that it won't snap back when you release but you can easily twist it back. but with either throttle lock or cruise control (in my cars), i don't use them in crowded traffic.
ORIGINAL: btefft
Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
Hack
Hack
Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
Hack
Hack
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RE: Throttle Lock Lever
Here are some pics of a quick & cheap way.
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From: Columbus, Ga
RE: Throttle Lock Lever
ORIGINAL: Urbanbronco
Exactly, that way you don't mess with it at all in an emergency you just roll your throttle by hand. I don't think too many people let go of their throttle to allow the spring to throttle down.
ORIGINAL: skratch
the trick is not to torque it down so tight that you can't move the throttle. just give it enough resistance that it won't snap back when you release but you can easily twist it back. but with either throttle lock or cruise control (in my cars), i don't use them in crowded traffic.
ORIGINAL: btefft
Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
Hack
Hack
Seems risky to me to use the throttle lock as a cruise control. I had one on my 03 Low Rider, but only used it to warm up the engine on cold days. With a true cruiuse control, one tap on the brake and its off - not so with the throttle lock. I read how many of you all can get to it fast, but when that deer steps out or the car in front hits its brakes - I don't know if you'll have time to spin the loc off. Just my $.02 worth.
You guys who use them, be careful.
Hack
Hack
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