Group Riding Throttle Technique w/ Cruise
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Group Riding Throttle Technique w/ Cruise
A bit of throttle lock is very helpful to me when holding position in a group, especially on a long ride. It is easy to make small throttle corrections, I avoid the fatigue of having to grip the throttle tightly and hold it open against the return spring and I can take my hand off the bars to relax my arm.
But. I now have a new Road King with cruise control and hence, no throttle lock. When on cruise I cannot match my setting to that of the leader and am constantly jockying the 'coast' and 'accel' button. I know I can leave the cruise off and just hold the throttle but that is really fatiguing for me and I don't hold position very well. A heel rest helps but only somewhat.
So, have any of you more experienced riders developed a throttle technique for easing position-holding in a group on a cruise-equipped bike??
TNX
Eric
But. I now have a new Road King with cruise control and hence, no throttle lock. When on cruise I cannot match my setting to that of the leader and am constantly jockying the 'coast' and 'accel' button. I know I can leave the cruise off and just hold the throttle but that is really fatiguing for me and I don't hold position very well. A heel rest helps but only somewhat.
So, have any of you more experienced riders developed a throttle technique for easing position-holding in a group on a cruise-equipped bike??
TNX
Eric
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Central Arizona
If you're Road Captain on the next group ride, you can easily use the cruise control to set the pace. Otherwise, stick to the Throttle Rocker, or a chinese replica, if you just gotta save the 99 cents.
http://www.throttlerocker.com/
http://www.throttlerocker.com/
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From: NW Arkansas
due to differences in weight, differences in engine mods etc, cruise won't work in a group. some bikes will pull a grade better due things mentioned above. going down hill is also affected by the weight issue. heavier bike will pick up more speed down hill than a lighter one. like someone already said, it is like using your cruise in rush hour.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Northern Illinois
Agreed...Never use cruise in a group ride! If you're getting fatigued look at changing your bars out or as stated above...BIKER UP.
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