So...Has anyone installed a throttle lock from Kaoko? It appears to be a product that installs easily, looks OEM, and operates as described. What's up wit that?
To be fair a throttle lock and cruise control are two different categories of devices designed to do two different jobs. I've had cruise control in my last three cars and almost never used/use it. I've used Vista Cruise throttle locks a lot. Depending on what you want to do a throttle lock is usually cheaper and easier to install.I'm happy with mine but it's no replacement for electronic cruise in my mind.
Metal or plastic one? I can't decide, though I suspect the adjustability of the metal one might be better.I have a Go Cruise.
Mine is metal. I got it because it was on sale at the San Mateo Motorcycle show. I didn't know there was a plastic option but would have preferred the slight heft of the metal anyway. No idea about the functionality of one over the other.Metal or plastic one?
I agree, it seems as though the amount you would need to rotate it would be much more than the amount of throttle rotation. So, I adjust it to where it will hold the position and leave it like that all the time. Constant tension.Thanks for the input. I can't get it to operate with one hand as shown in the video, but it is effective. Basically, for me it's a wrist rest on road trips.
I wouldn't be comfortable leaving the throttle with constant tension. I know that I intentionally dial the throttle down when I want less and don't just release the throttle and allow spring tension to take over, but having that spring return available is something I'm very conditioned to. Probably too conditioned to.I agree, it seems as though the amount you would need to rotate it would be much more than the amount of throttle rotation. So, I adjust it to where it will hold the position and leave it like that all the time. Constant tension.
Dennis
I've been riding with it like that for so long that I'm used to manually returning the throttle. I've been riding since I was a wee lad and it didn't take anything to get familiar with this setup. And I understand that it wouldn't be comfortable for every rider.I wouldn't be comfortable leaving the throttle with constant tension. I know that I intentionally dial the throttle down when I want less and don't just release the throttle and allow spring tension to take over, but having that spring return available is something I'm very conditioned to. Probably too conditioned to.