Who uses a Crampbuster, wide version?

[Avigar]

Does it help, especially on longer rides? Would you recommend placing a set on both both grips or just the throttle side?

[CaptTripMD]

i think mine was called a "throttle rocker" (it's been a couple of years now).

i liked it, but i don't see any utility for it on the left. i think i'd prefer to just have a friction style cruise control, though i've never actually used one.

trip.

[torags v2]

I don't like mine. My throttle spring is too strong, I think.

[evilmedic13]

Love mine, just don't forget to take it off if you're gonna hit some twisties. Sometimes I've hit it during turns and test my adrenal glands .

[Thunder7]

Love mine, just don't forget to take it off if you're gonna hit some twisties. Sometimes I've hit it during turns and test my adrenal glands .

I solved the width problem by using the Kuryakyn (sp?) universal throttle boss. Its big enough to control the throttle when needed but small enough to be out of the way.

[Tyrroneous]

I like mine.  At times, I wish I had some sort of actual throttle lock but my Throttle Rocker has worked well enough for the past few years that I haven't bothered with getting anything more extravagant.

[Scratch33]

Very handy for slabbing; in the twisties I just spin mine around so's the paddle is pointing down & outta the way, or take it off entirely.

[Snowbird]

I did not like the crampbuster and had to order a throttle rocker from Canada to get one that did not attach with velcro. I leave mine on all the time and only push it forward out of the way very occasionally-- even in the twisties. IMO, in the twisties is the best place to use one of these; it helps induce small throttle changes better than a grip alone.

[Capirex]

I have the thin version and can squeeze my hand far enough left of it where it's not a problem when not using it.

I see absolutely no need for one on the left grip.

[squeezer]

Very handy for slabbing; in the twisties I just spin mine around so's the paddle is pointing down & outta the way, or take it off entirely.

+1.  Mine's the old-style Throttle Rocker, but it's basically the same animal.

[Scratch33]

That's what I have too; the ones w/o the velcro.

[Doug Just Doug]

Coincidently, I was at a rally yesterday and bought one from a vendor there for $10.  I gave it about a 20-mile test run out in the boonies; stopped and yanked it off (hey now!).  It just didn't feel right and it couldn't rotate at all on my gel grips.

[EZAS]

I have both the thin and the wide. The thin one I cut down in length and the wide one I narrowed. I like the narrow one the best.

[Mach VIII]

I have a thin Crampbuster on two of my bikes.  Both have gel grips.  I love these things and won't take off on a trip without them.  I love that you can quickly and easily adjust the position "on the fly" by just rotating it around.  I use it in the twisties without any problems whatsoever.  I HIGHLY recommend these.  

I have not tried/used the wider version.

Also, I see no need for one on the left grip.

[Alsworld]

I have a velcro ThrottleRocker and use it daily.  I installed a ThrottleMeister cruise control for long trips.  Both work extremely well for what they are designed for, and in tandem.

I also see no use for the left hand side personally.

[MuddDawg]

My Brother-in-Law used his (for the first time) to WCRM IV and it has been a life saver(or wrist) We are in Reno now and have another 600 miles to go.  I used a longer version and it seemed to work well.  I talked to HammerHead in Fortuna and he has a Vista Cruise and loves it.  I checked one out here in Reno and it is an open package, so I don't feel like trying to make it work if all the parts are not there.  $34.00 at the shop and $20.00 on-line.  The CrapBusters are only $10.00 or so @ Joe's Outdoors(GI Joe's).  If you don't like it toss it or return it or give it away.

My $.02

[xsrider]

Very handy for slabbing; in the twisties I just spin mine around so's the paddle is pointing down & outta the way, or take it off entirely.

+1.  Mine's the old-style Throttle Rocker, but it's basically the same animal.

+2 Mine is also the old style Thottle Rocker.  I have used it for 4 or 5 years.  I love it on the slab.  Just rotate it out of the way when on the twisties.  I was well worth the money I paid for it.

[UFO]

I have the Throttle Rocker version.  Great when you're in the mode of putting miles behind you.  Not so great for twisties where you need throttle control.  That being said, I always have one with me when I ride, either on the trip or in the bag.

[cyjo]

I have both the thin and the wide. I had the thin first and thought I liked it better than the wide but after having the wide on for awhile I found I was less likely to goose it with the shorter wide one (more leverage?). I may just cut the thin one down a bit. I have also found that the wide one takes less force to rotate backwards and I can do it with my pinkie but the long one I can't without letting go of the gas and coasting while adjusting.

[Biglar]

Love mine, just don't forget to take it off if you're gonna hit some twisties. Sometimes I've hit it during turns and test my adrenal glands .

Too right! I had one on for WCRM IV and got coaught a couple of time gassing inadvertantly.

[Tritium]

Too right! I had one on for WCRM IV and got coaught a couple of time gassing inadvertantly.

That's the reason why I've been hesitant to buy a throttle rocker type gizmo. I bought throttlemeister bar ends before my long trip home and they worked pretty well. My favorite bit is that I can't possibly engage them accidentally, even the gear shaped throttle locks look like you can spin them with your glove inadvertently.

[farmertk]

Hello Out there,  Adding my 2cents, I rode my zx11 to Myrtle beach from Ohio last week with a wide crampbuster worked great, someone else must have needed it worse than me and stole it right off the bars! Had to go buy another one for the ride home,$10 bucks at a vendor tent. Wouldn't do a long trip with out it. Take care.

[GerryPetrecca]

Does it help, especially on longer rides? Would you recommend placing a set on both both grips or just the throttle side?

Greetings,

I don't have the "Cramp Buster" but I am currently using left and right "Throttle Rocker II's"(hand specific).  I like having one on the clutch side.   No major problems yet.  

regards,

Gerry

[RockyMtnWay]

Does anyone know where (I heard in Canada, but what dealers online would have) the ORIGINAL Throttlerocker.  I lost mine and then ordered another and got the damn velcro.   It's horrible.   I heard Crampbuster or someone actually had the patent so Throttlerocker had to stop making the one peice deal - very unfortunate, becauase it's the perfect size/shape.  I finally gave in and bought a wide crampbuster and am more happy with it than I thought I would be, but it is slightly on the big side - so if anyone could turn me onto where to get an original throttlerocker I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

[Penforhire]

Old-style Throttle Rocker here.  Won't ride a long distance without it.  It can be trouble in twisties so either pull it off or twist it around (the old-style, like the crampbusters, are easily rotated in one direction).

[Walker]

I have the narrow one, mostly keep it in the tank bag except when superslabbing.  It's an OK product, but on the slab its even better when you combine it with the Vistacruize.  I've tried a Throttlemeister, and didn't like it, too hard to engage and disengage compared to flicking my thumb on the Vista, plus WAY more expensive.  Anyway, the two together make a pretty good combination for distances, but I agree that you should take it off for any twisty roads.  Easily done.

[frank5079]

I installed an Audiovox cruise control unit in my '94 RF900 and love it; just hit the "on" button and set the speed, and I don't have to worry about my speed(slowing down or speeding up). Tap the front or rear brake to slow or to disengage the unit and just hit the "resume" button to return my previous speed. Best of all, I can shake off that buzzy feeling my right hand gets after a long ride.....

Oh and you can use your right hand to wave at another fellow rider when you're passing him on the interstate....

[nanbil]

I have an old-style Throttle Rocker and I love it.  It is easily adjustable and helps with hand cramps.  Best $10.00 I've spent on the TDM.

Bill

[Canuck]

Does anyone know where (I heard in Canada, but what dealers online would have) the ORIGINAL Throttlerocker.  I lost mine and then ordered another and got the damn velcro.   It's horrible.   I heard Crampbuster or someone actually had the patent so Throttlerocker had to stop making the one peice deal - very unfortunate, becauase it's the perfect size/shape.  I finally gave in and bought a wide crampbuster and am more happy with it than I thought I would be, but it is slightly on the big side - so if anyone could turn me onto where to get an original throttlerocker I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

There may be other Canadian sites that sell it too, but here's one. http://www.prodinov.com/indexEN.htm. They have the velcro and original non-velcro version, and it still says Throttle Rocker on it, not Crampbuster, so I'm guessing it's the real thing. Maybe the patent is only applicable in the U.S.