Atlas lock
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The Go Cruise is the most functional throttle lock available and it is a fraction of the price of others. Friction locks like the Atlas, Throttlemeister and others hold a single throttle position. The Go Cruise sets a throttle position but the rider is able to increase speed above the set position when helpful yet when released the throttle returns to the speed originally set. It eliminates half the adjustments necessary when encountering hills or passing situations. For example after the GC is set and a hill is encountered the rider increases the throttle to hold speed up grade then the throttle is allowed to return to set position after the crest. Same for passing a slower vehicle with the GC set. Roll on gas to pass, release throttle after overtake is completed and the bike will return to the previously set speed.
Oh ok thank you very much.Yeah, I'm gonna look up those so the Atlas throttle lock won't do that, will.If you give it gas to pass somebody or whatever it'll stay at that throttle , right
You can find the equivalent knock-off of Atlas on Amazon.... also there's this alternative to the GoCruise that's inexpensive.
Cruise Control, Motorcycle Throttle Lock, Adjustable Throttle Assist Lock, Throttle Booster Cruise Assist Hand Grips, Throttle Assist Booster Cruise Assist, Grips - Amazon Canada
Cruise Control, Motorcycle Throttle Lock, Adjustable Throttle Assist Lock, Throttle Booster Cruise Assist Hand Grips, Throttle Assist Booster Cruise Assist in Grips.
www.amazon.ca
I have an Atlas, ( or copy thereof) and Dave, ( above) is correct...the GoCruise is a better and more reasonable choice. I have tried many, and the GoCruise is likely the best choice.
ST Gui
240Robert
I use the Go Cruise and really really like it and second (or third) everything that's been said. I've used NEP and Vista Cruise throttle locks and the Go Cruise has so many things going for it. Simple efficient design. Very easy to install. Very easy to engage/disengage. The accelerate and return to set speed make the Go Cruise transparent in operation. Super big bang for the buck in form and function.
Thank you very much , that's what i'm going to get
It looks like the Go Cruise requires two hands to set. Does it, or can you set and release it with one?
It also seems like it could hold the throttle partially open unless you rotate it closed firmly.
I have been using NEPs for decades. Easy to override either direction, and a flip of the thumb to release.
It also seems like it could hold the throttle partially open unless you rotate it closed firmly.
I have been using NEPs for decades. Easy to override either direction, and a flip of the thumb to release.
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Sadlsor
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Guess I'm not that familiar with that model.
Seems to me, it pretty much defeats the entire purpose of a throttle lock / cruise control kind of device.
OH. Looks like it does NOT take 2 hands, at least for this fella on YouTube:
It takes only the forefinger of the right hand to set. Simply roll off the throttle to completely remove the previous setting. I have ridden at least one hundred thousand miles using the simplest plastic Go Cruise, not all 100,000 with it set but on bikes equipped with it.
Ty but a few need more throttle uphills or passing cars , you can do that , and it'll go back to its original setting , or you have to reset it again
The GC will do that without resetting, but will have little engine braking down the other side of the hill.
I had a go cruise on my VStrom and never liked it. My 1300 came with a throttle meister, and that too was ineffective. Both shared the same problem for me - if you tighten them down enough to hold the throttle, it took more pressure than I liked to close the throttle. If the GC was loose enough to move with one finger to set it at the desired open throttle setting over time it either lost the setting or required too much fiddling. I ended up with what a few guys have said is always in the way - a cramp buster - a hunk of thin plastic that wraps around the throttle upon which you rest your wrist. I not only had a CB on my ST, but on both grips on my V Strom. This simply points out that we are all different and have different likes. YMMV, as the saying goes.
My NC750 has ride by wire and I finally have a bike with real cruise control (aftermarket by Veridian). I love it. I even use it in the burbs for worry free riding near speed cameras, which seem to be proliferating like ticks and are about as welcome.
My NC750 has ride by wire and I finally have a bike with real cruise control (aftermarket by Veridian). I love it. I even use it in the burbs for worry free riding near speed cameras, which seem to be proliferating like ticks and are about as welcome.
ST Gui
240Robert
Right. It doesn't need resetting. As to going down hill it will disengage as you roll the throttle just as you would even if it wasn't engaged. Viola!
Engine braking preserved. Your right index finger quickly and efficiently resets it if need be.
ST Gui
240Robert
Exactly. That vid shows the OG GC which is plastic.
The rider shows how the index finger easily sets it. He also shows how rolling the throttle off overrides and disengages the GC without any extra effort.
I use the GC2.
It's metal and has a thumb turn to adjust the grip on the handgrip. Another difference is the addition of a small bit on the grip that is operated by the thumb to raise/disengage the GC2. This lets me disengage it without altering my speed.