Which one do you prefer? Do you use right only or right and Left.
Thanks, Bill Pratt
Hello Bill,
By 'Throttle Rocker II' I assume you mean the inferior design forced upon them by threat of lawsuit - the 'new' USA version with the velcro strap. On a whim, seeing one on the shelf at my good local dealer, I recently added a
left side version of one of those to The Grey GhOOST. After ~10K, it's a keeper over there - primarily because it can be adjusted one time and then left alone.
On the actual throttle side I've had one of the original Throttle Rockers for many years and thousands of trouble-free miles. The beST bang-for-buck farkle I've ever installed. I've actually worn its pebbled surface almost completely smooth. This is the one-piece version that can be rotated (only) one direction while underway, allowing fine adjustments to varying conditions, or even out of the way. Which points out the obvious shortcoming of the II, velro-strap, version -
you can't adjust it while underway.
So... I can't recommend the right-side USA Throttle Rocker II version. Which leaves the Crampbuster, a one-piece design that can be rotated one direction (please check for any interference with the front brake lever and trim as necessary if you plan to try to move it while the ST is moving!) but is not ergonomically shaped like all the Throttle Rockers, and is too long IMO (check that it doesn't catch on your sleeve/glove).
I'd heard a rumor that the original Throttle Rocker version was still available in Canada. Can anyone check/confirm-0r-deny that? TIA
Can't help with the heated grips aspect, but I'd think that any of the 'wrist rest' products will install over them. I suspect that some of the largest diameter aftermarket grips would be problematic though...
BTW, I also have a VistaCruise throttle lock and an AudioVox cruise control installed. They all are valuable comfort and ride extender additions to my ST1100.
Regards, John OoSTerhuis STOC 1058