M.A.D.Co Cam Lock Sport

Mackeroni · Jul 4, 2008

I know, I know... it's all been said before, but I'm gonna say it again. Bill is a swell guy. He shipped the throttle lock to me based on our phone call...before I sent the check.

Oh...and the part is fabulous. Fit, form, function, instructions and ease of installation are all perfect. Best 20 minute farkle on the market. :clapping:

Herkypilot · Jul 6, 2008

Mine's been on for about a year now with no problems. I'm thinking about upgrading to a cruise control though as I would like something that doesn't require that I adjust for hills.

TahoeBound · Sep 15, 2008

Herkypilot said:
Mine's been on for about a year now with no problems. I'm thinking about upgrading to a cruise control though as I would like something that doesn't require that I adjust for hills.

I'm going in reverse! I want to simplify (and recoup some $$). I pulled my MCCruise this weekend & replaced it with a $20 Vista

. The Vista works OK (but no where near a "real" electronic cruise). The complaint I have with the Vista is a slight drag on the throttle even when not in use. I'm considering an upgrade to Madco, question is: does the Madco "drag" when not in use? The '08 stock throttle movement is so nice I don't want to hinder it at all.

glory racing · Sep 15, 2008

[SIZE=8pt]I'm going in reverse! I want to simplify (and recoup some $$). I pulled my MCCruise this weekend...[/SIZE]

Ya got it sold yet?

painman · Sep 15, 2008

I still have mine from 06 install. Bill also sent the unit out before I paid. Unfortunatlely I don't get out to the open spaces enough to use it that much. Hard to use in areas of twisties or traffic. Good product. PM. <><

Capt. Bob · Sep 15, 2008

TahoeBound said:
I'm going in reverse! I want to simplify (and recoup some $$). I pulled my MCCruise this weekend & replaced it with a $20 Vista . The Vista works OK (but no where near a "real" electronic cruise). The complaint I have with the Vista is a slight drag on the throttle even when not in use. I'm considering an upgrade to Madco, question is: does the Madco "drag" when not in use? The '08 stock throttle movement is so nice I don't want to hinder it at all.

The BrakeAway throttle lock does not drag period, when not engaged but...

It becomes an oxymoron when plugged into the first part of your equation. :blink:

Good luck.

TahoeBound · Sep 15, 2008

I'm going in reverse! I want to simplify (and recoup some $$). I pulled my MCCruise this weekend...Ya got it sold yet?

"
Glory Racing: I'm pretty busy this week so I'll probably advertise on the forum next week. Since its only been installed about a month, I'm trying to figure out an equitable price (plus offer install advice/help!!).

So the question remains: does the Madco "drag" when not in use? :huh:

Jagermeister · Sep 15, 2008

TahoeBound said:
I'm going in reverse! I want to simplify (and recoup some $$). I pulled my MCCruise this weekend...Ya got it sold yet?

Click to expand...

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Glory Racing: I'm pretty busy this week so I'll probably advertise on the forum next week. Since its only been installed about a month, I'm trying to figure out an equitable price (plus offer install advice/help!!).

So the question remains: does the Madco "drag" when not in use? :huh:

Nope. Not at all. Nada drag. None.

Get a MadCo. Drink Jager. Be Happy.

dcarver · Sep 15, 2008

Mine is over 2 years old, ridden darn near daily, no problems. Love it.

TahoeBound · Sep 15, 2008

Get a MadCo. Drink Jager. Be Happy.

I like that formula. I'll try it out this weekend & report back

Mooseonagoose · Sep 15, 2008

Spent the bucks & went w/ the Breakaway, ...up til four in the morning the day before I left for NAFO getting it installed and functioning [marginally]. Have not yet found the level of adjustment I'd consider really acceptable considering the cost; it either will not hold its position when engaged, or if tightened to the point it will it then requires two hands to engage. Got fairly practiced at the drill while on the trip, but its hazardous & a pain in the butt. I live close to the manufacturer so the next time I'm in their neighborhood, I'm going to wheel by and see if THEY can find the sweet spot!

Capt. Bob · Sep 16, 2008

Mooseonagoose said:
Spent the bucks & went w/ the Breakaway, ...up til four in the morning the day before I left for NAFO getting it installed and functioning [marginally]. Have not yet found the level of adjustment I'd consider really acceptable considering the cost; it either will not hold its position when engaged, or if tightened to the point it will it then requires two hands to engage. Got fairly practiced at the drill while on the trip, but its hazardous & a pain in the butt. I live close to the manufacturer so the next time I'm in their neighborhood, I'm going to wheel by and see if THEY can find the sweet spot!

The key that I found in setting up the BrakeAway was in the 4 small set screws that contact the plastic throttle tube flange.

Too tight and they bind, too loose and they slip.

When you get the proper equal pressure on them, the unit works as advertised but.....

Vibrations will loosen the screws and the ability to hold the throttle dissolves.

I used loctite on the little *******s and the device holds very well. Later on, I fell under the spell of the G2 throttle tube. I'm not as enamored as some to its benefits but the metal tube did away with the need to have the small set screws tightened to perfection.

Just loctite 'em, crank 'em on down and let the four winds blow.

Good luck.

TahoeBound · Sep 16, 2008

Another question on MADCO:

Can you still mount the Suzuki hand guards?

Thx,

Tahoe

FJRONAMISSION · Sep 16, 2008

I love my cam lock sport... it really took 17 mins to install while holding a full

on conversations with someone on another topic!!! this guy makes great stuff and theres no

drilling or mod needed........

Mackeroni · Sep 20, 2008

TahoeBound said:
I'm going in reverse! I want to simplify (and recoup some $$). I pulled my MCCruise this weekend...Ya got it sold yet?

Click to expand...

"
Glory Racing: I'm pretty busy this week so I'll probably advertise on the forum next week. Since its only been installed about a month, I'm trying to figure out an equitable price (plus offer install advice/help!!).

So the question remains: does the Madco "drag" when not in use? :huh:

I have not noticed any "dragging" as you call it. I did, however, have a slight "binding" which caused the throttle to return more slowly than normal. I gave it a squirt of WD40, and problem solved. It works great!!

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