Sprint St and a Throttlemeister

[vfrmarc]

I added a Throttlemeister to my 06 Sprint and my right wrist now thanks me for the ability to enjoy an occasional rest.  I've had many throttle locks in the past - the cheap $20 -35 kind.  They all work as advertised and take just a little getting used to.  The 'meister is another matter.

I'm finding getting it set to be awkward process.  It takes a fair amount of twist torque to get it set and while I'm doing that I have little or no control over the throttle.  The process of setting it translates into a series of abrupt jerks of speed and decel .  Once I get it set I can adjust the speed and the throttle position will hold where I set it.  It just seems very clunky.

Is there a technique I haven't mastered?   or do you just get better at it with practice?  I can't just roll it on I, b/c its takes too much force to turn it.

[Alsworld]

vfrmarc,

interpreting what you wrote, it seems it may not be set quite right.  If I am mistaken, please forgive me.

Properly set, with it in the "off" position, your throttle should act just as if it was never there.  I mean open the throttle wide open (or less) and let it go and it springs back closed like idle.   Does yours do this?  I can address more later once that question is answered.  Initial impressions sound like it's set too tight (washer adjustment is not quite right).

Again vfrmarc, if I have misread your post, my apologies.  My dealer gave me the low down, and it took me five times to get it perfectly dialed in.  You can do everything with the engine off in your driveway/garage to adjust.

I'm here to help and will, just a bit beat tonight.  Please respond and we will get it.

[DigST]

Thanks for the heads up Marc, I just order one. Did you get the heavy bar ends, another ST guy says they're easier to manipulate. I hope it not too difficult to master b/c the Black and stainless heavies look really good IMO.

[vfrmarc]

vfrmarc,

Properly set, with it in the "off" position, your throttle should act just as if it was never there.  I mean open the throttle wide open (or less) and let it go and it springs back closed like idle.   Does yours do this?  I can address more later once that question is answered.  Initial impressions sound like it's set too tight (washer adjustment is not quite right).

It actually works just as advertised, when it is in the off position the throttle closes as it should.  When I roll the 'meister on it locks the throttle in position.  Its just that it's an awkward maneuver to master while it speed.  From friends of friends who had them I was told you just placed a couple of fingers on it and roll it back to lock it.  I have to grasp it to get it to turn, it won't roll with the tips of my fingers.

If that's normal, I'm getting better at it and it just a matter of 'training' the rider.

For DigST - I ordered the standard not the heavy.

[Alsworld]

I'm in late tonight and beat, so the short answer, Yes that's the theory with the outer fingers.  But also if that does not work (yet), for a brief second pull in the clutch, twist it a bit then go back to using the outer fingers to perfect.  You don't have to have it maxed to hold the throttle unless in rough roads.  Then adjust it stiffer.

You want to be able to adjust the throttle by hand either faster/slower with minimal restriction, yet hold the throttle in place once your done.  Yes it takes some practice for all these moves, and glove grips help or hinder the outer finger movement adjustments depending on what you wear, or don't wear.

Sorry Bro I'm tired another night and on here way too late.  Was this helpful?  I do wish to be helpful, just a rough time with my work schedule right now.

[vfrmarc]

You want to be able to adjust the throttle by hand either faster/slower with minimal restriction, yet hold the throttle in place once your done.  Yes it takes some practice for all these moves, and glove grips help or hinder the outer finger movement adjustments depending on what you wear, or don't wear.

Hey I appreciate the info, just practice using it is what you are telling me.  Every day I use it I get better.  I have a nagging problem with numbness in my right hand (20+ years of it) so Just having the 'meister is a big help in momentary resting to bring the feeling back.  A saner person would have given up riding long ago, but there is something about jumping past slow cars on two lanes and leaning into nice corners that has been soooo addicting all these years .  

I am getting better at setting it all the time, now there are times when I don't lose any speed at all.  Pretty soon it will be a non-issue.  Thanks for all your help .

[roughcut]

I am using a different throttle lock, I use the Kaoko cruise control kit. I think it is abit easier to work than the throttlemeister because of a design difference. Same basic concept though.

[DJRenton]

I just had the TM put on my bike this past weekend, and struggled with it at first.

By playing around with it over 50 miles of interstate, it's safe to say that you gradually get the feel for turning it on.  At first I was very 'jerky' during the activation of the control, but I've been able to work on the technique and am able to do it relatively smoothly now.

Since it is something that'll just be used to intermittently give my right hand a break on longer rides, I don't feel the need to have it down to a science.

Now if Triumph would provide an eletronic cruise control to patch into the electronics of the bike so that I could use it to maintain a constant speed for long distances instead of simply using it to maintain a particular throttle position over a mile or two......

[sammyseaman]

I am using a different throttle lock, I use the Kaoko cruise control kit. I think it is abit easier to work than the throttlemeister because of a design difference. Same basic concept though.

That's the one I'm gonna go with. Doesn't look as good but it is supposed to be easier to operate.

[basco]

Throttlemeister isn't that hard to operate. It just takes some getting used to. I grip the throttle with the thumb and trigger finger and the other three fingers do the rest. Its a little harder with winter gloves on. It looks a lot better than that other thing and btw I don't know why they call it a cruise control device, its a throttle lock. You go up or down a hill and the bikes speed changes. UK terminology, I guess.