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« on: August 04, 2010, 10:04:23 AM »

I installed a Throttlemeister on my 2010 MTS1200 S Touring a few days ago.   Cool

For my Blackbird, and now Multistrada, a Throttlemeister is a "poor man's cruise control."  Yes, there are other devices available, and if they work for you, great.  Throttlemeisters aren't cheap, either, at about $150 but they're made of sturdy metal, look nice, damp a little vibration, and crash well-enough, too.

Real CC is one upside to Goldwings and assorted BMWs.  I'd never tried it before a demo ride on a '10 BMW R1200RT, earlier this year: boy, was that smooth (both the bike and CC).

I wonder if they'll add this to Multis eventually.  The biking experience usually requires quicker reactions to road hazards and generally better situational awareness, but IMO CC does have a time and place, especially for superslabbing.  

Which brings us back to the Throttlemeister.

I ordered one direct (model AZ5, I believe), standard weight, black finish (extra $10).  They were in stock.  Arrived to my home in four days.

Reading the instructions, I was initially concerned due to "cut this, file that" to use their 1" plastic handlebar over-sleeve (supplied).  Nah, I fit the Throttlemeister to the right grip of Multi without cutting or filing anything or even moving the handgrip.  Went right on.  Adjusted in about 2 min.  Test rode on the freeaway, appeared to function just fine.  Removed bolt, added blue Locktite, torqued to required level, "done."

Whole process took about 15 minutes.  I've used it a few times on morning commutes, without issue.

If you have a use for these devices, this was an easy mod to the MTS1200 S Touring.  Smile
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2010, 12:36:20 PM »

Plan on adding one eventually.  Have had a Throttlemeister on my previous 4 bikes and like them a lot (they work and don't look like ass). Bigsmile
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