Throttle meister cruise control.
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jdog109socal
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The worst i ever used in my life..... I now use them as bar ends... For a cruse control.. They Suck.
Use a vista cruser. Use war childs method of mounting or drill 2 holes and use a tie wrap. That is what i did on my 05. Work great.
Jdog
Use a vista cruser. Use war childs method of mounting or drill 2 holes and use a tie wrap. That is what i did on my 05. Work great.
Jdog
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If you live close to Smitty (Bonne Terre, MO), I would recommend you ride over and let him install an Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control for you. Not only is Smitty a real nice guy, he does FANTASTIC work (and all for $275 including CC unit).
Best regards,
Shane
Best regards,
Shane
I had a TM on a previous bike and really didn't care for it...on my '06 FJR I added the Madco Cam-Lock Sport. It works just like a Vista Cruise. The big difference is the Madco is more expensive, about $90, it's made of aluminum and stainless steel, it installs in about 5 minutes without drilling into the housing, and it looks like it belongs on the bike.
I like nice stuff...the Madco was worth the extra money to me. Ordering and shipping was a breath of fresh air. I can say the service from Madco was like none other I have *ever* experienced.
No financial interest...just an extremely happy customer.
PTP
twowheelnut
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Sucks. Purty to look at tho.
evil_henchman
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I use a TM on my 05. It works but it's just about impossible to engage/disengage smoothly. They do make great looking bar ends but you can get bar ends that look just as nice for a lot less $$. I wouldn't buy them again but I won't replace them till it doesn't work at all or I get a cruise control. I recommend the latter.
JimV
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So, not to change the subject or anything, but does anyone have any experience removing the Throttlemeister? I'm thinking of getting rid of mine and replacing it with heavier bar ends and a decent throttle lock.
IMHO, disengaging the TM is not too bad but trying to engage it with one hand is insanely difficult. Maybe there's some skill involved that I don't have. I had a Vista Cruise on my last bike and liked it much better.
They do make nice bar ends and, if I had gotten the heavy ones, I'd probably stand pat. As it is, this thing has to go.
Cheers,
Jim
IMHO, disengaging the TM is not too bad but trying to engage it with one hand is insanely difficult. Maybe there's some skill involved that I don't have. I had a Vista Cruise on my last bike and liked it much better.
They do make nice bar ends and, if I had gotten the heavy ones, I'd probably stand pat. As it is, this thing has to go.
Cheers,
Jim
Bike Effects
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I'm surprised. I am very happy with mine.
evil_henchman
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Loosten the screw on the end, but don't remove it, and pull like hell. I've taken mine off before and it is a royal *****, lots of sweating and swearing. If you loosten the screw as far as possible you can get a slid hammer effect and a little light weight lube doesn't hurt.
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etz
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Same here. I have TM on all my bikes. I have no problem engaging and disengaging smoothly.
Rogue
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Have had them on my last 2 bikes...... works perfect for me, never had any problem engaging or disengaging.
twowheelnut
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temp357
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Have them on my 06. Work great! I don't know why everyone else is knocking them.
twowheelnut
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Because for me, I have to let go of the throttle, engage or disengage the 'meister, then grab the throttle again. And, you know, because this is such a herky jerky throttle anyway, well, I feel as to be on a bucking bronc (or is that broncing buck? :blink: ) Really, tho, letting go the throttle at speed can be unhealthy, IMO.
Rogue, you practice too much wrist action. Why aren't you blind yet? :bleh:
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Rogue
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Well I never get any other action...... I'm married. :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink: :blink:
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Yeah, tis true. Somebody needs to tell that squid in them videos that keeps flippin' peeps the bird.
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I have them on my '06 and am happy with it.
Serves it's purpose.
I got the heavier ends.
Serves it's purpose.
I got the heavier ends.
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