I've been on the Web for about an hour trying to find an inexpensive cruise control for my bike, however I don't trust some of the descriptions I read SOOO, I thought I'd post this and see if I can get some input.
George
George
From the article, I would suggest "Go Cruise or the universal go cruise", I have used it and is the best of all of the throttle locks listed in the article.This article might give you a few ideas...
I use a Vista Cruise on my 1100. It's flat and anchors between the push/pull throttle cables. Holds fine unless the road surface is really rough...then it allows the throttle to creep down. Was around $22 at my local cycle shop.Part Number 8M 4991 Caterpillar O-Ring Yellow that the Good Captain mentioned.
Also NEP and Vista Cruise used to make throttle locks - I assume they still do.
Many folks use the Audiovox unit for cars and modify it. Also the Rostra unit is out there. These are electronic but not horribly expensive.
I now have the MCCruise - much more expensive now than when I got mine.
This is why I went with the GoCruise among other reasons. Easy install/destall. And when I put the Vista Cruise's tab between the throttle cables it put the activation lever much lower than I liked and made me reach low underneath it with my thumb to flip it off.Uncle Phil said:Just a note - The Vista Cruise/NEP models for the ST1100s do not work on the ST1300s unless you do some 'modding' since the throttle cables come out in different places.
Good catch, I missed the obvious in the title. The basic Vista Cruise will NOT fit directly onto the 1300.Just a note - The Vista Cruise/NEP models for the ST1100s do not work on the ST1300s unless you do some 'modding' since the throttle cables come out in different places.
After my 'lectronic unit on lipSTick failed, I bought one similar to this from RiderWarehouse.com (Aerostich). It works as well as any of the throttle locks, and it's cheap enuff. Unfortunately, I left it on the wrecked bike so will need to order another.Works like a charm, better than O-ring for me. Same concept as above but precise (no flex).
http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html
https://youtu.be/aiwlLAQLGC4
Which model did you go with? I'm looking for something when I rent ST1300s overseas.This is why I went with the GoCruise among other reasons. Easy install/destall. And when I put the Vista Cruise's tab between the throttle cables it put the activation lever much lower than I liked and made me reach low underneath it with my thumb to flip it off.
For me rolling the throttle off has always been part and parcel of using the front brake so the GoCruise works out well.