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[want2ride]

After putting over 2000 miles on my 2005 FJR I know what I need to add next. I have the Yamaha accessory seat and V Stream windshield along with Ram mounts and PCA power outlets. It runs smooth and pulls quite strong compared to my cruiser. A joy to ride for days on end.

However I do note the need to bring the bars back and up as my fingers do get to tingling after riding for a while and having a throttle lock to rest the right hand would be nice. I think the 10 degree risers from D and D will be my choice for the risers. Now I have to decide which throttle lock to get and install. This is where I am venturing out to the forum for input on what is used and liked after years of experience with your choices. The ones I see are throttlemeister, Kaoko and vista. I had the vista on my cruiser and it tends to block the starter button.

I would also ask about tires but I do not want to open up that can of worms, lol.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I was forced to get rid of my Vista Cruise when I installed my heated grips. I have a Throttle meister now. I miss my Vista Cruise. Mine never interfered with my starter button.

 

[bluesdog]

Throttle meister. I seldom use it, but it seems to work well for those rare straight and boring interludes. Never having used a Vista, I can offer no comparisons

 

[PhilJet09]

I've been riding with a cheap Go-Cruise throttle lock on mine for the last 70k miles.

 

[escapefjrtist]

I've been riding with a cheap Go-Cruise throttle lock on mine for the last 70k miles.

This ^^^^ works well and is easy to take on/off.

--G

 

[creg-ny-baa]

+1 on GoCruise; I've had Throttlemeisters on everything else but the FJR.

 

[garyahouse]

+1 on Vista Cruise. I had to putz around with it when I put my after market heated grips on the bike, but it works great. I wouldn't trade it for any other make. Cheap, simple, easy to install, works like a charm. I use it often and need to be able to flick it on and off quickly and easily. It does this very well.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Have a look and here:23mm higher,40mm closer + solar thermometer on and 20 degrees adjustment +/- https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV+Handlebar+Adapter+Plate+Yamaha+FJR+1300+from+2003+up+to+2005+with+Solar+Thermometer.htm

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/146408-my-impressions-of-the-mv-motorrad-bar-riser/

Also the Go Cruise it is cheap at $20 and works great for me: https://www.fasteddysports.com/?page_id=3&product_id=876

 

[want2ride]

I did not know about the Go Cruise option. The Vista I had would interfere with my reach to the start button if I held the throttle. Was considering the KaoKo but now I can save some cash and use the GO Cruise.

Thank you for the suggestions. The wealth of knowledge and experience here is wonderful.