Throttlemeister or something else?

[MikeM]

Never seen the need to spend the extra.
The 50 cent one flip suggested years ago still works.

Is Flip's version is always "on"?

 

[Sidecar Flip]

Do not go to the Triumph shop in Nashville as they will not sell you the washers, remember Flip?

Scot....

It wasn't the washers, I already had some from the Wallyworld next to the Taliban 8, it was the hex key. I think Dennis finally let me use one and I put a 50 cent throttle lock on Ray Braswell's R3.

I remember something to the effect that they couldn't let me use any tools because of the liability issue, something I thought to be strange.... Are they still in business? I think it was Castle Motorsports. With bedside manner like that I doubt their clientele is growing. I kept my yap shut because they did host a ride and aside from the crabby service tech, they all seemed pretty decent. I still should have bought that Duce. I'm still kicking myself for that.

I did finally replace my washers this spring. Too many washings and the weather got the best of them and they got a little too hard and I kept loosing the hold back to the degree I like it.

One thing I discovered about my idea is that if you need immediate throttle release (like in an emergency situation), all you need to do is slightly twist the bar end (either way) and the throttle immediately returns to an idle state.

 

[Sidecar Flip]

Is Flip's version is always "on"?

I should have multi-quoted this along with my other post.

Yes, it's always on, but the degree of holdback (throttlelocking) is entirely varible by you. The amount of preload on the washers determins the amount of resistance. The preload is easily attained by loosening the clamp screws that secure the (right hand) switchousing and sliding it outward. When you slide it outward, you apply pressure to the washers through the end of the throttle spool.

I have mine set to a neutral throttle, that is, the throttle stays whever it's set and will gradually close from bumps in the road or vibration of the engine. It's just like the older HD's throttle was, no springback effect.

What induces wrist fatique on a trip, especially a trip on the expressway is that you are holding the throttle against the return spring and the steady pressure on your wrist causes it to cramp and loose circulation. if you remove the springback, you remove the steady pressure and the fatigue, plus, you can let go of the throttle momentarily to wigglr your hand and keep the circulation going without a sudden deceleration.

Read on....

It's entirely possible to put a full function digitally encoded cruise control unit on the R3. I have one sitting in the shop on the shelf but the problem is that you need sufficient vacuum to pull the servo (that the cruise control unit actuates and the R3 don't make sufficient vacuum to hold the servo at a steady rate of speed).

The unit is an Audiovox CSS unit. They are about 100 bucks and you can adapt them to the R3 for full digitally controlled push button cruise with decelerate, accelerate and resume features. The other problem is you need a vacuum tank to store the vacuum to pull the servo and space is at a premium on the R3. the CSS unit, with sufficient vacuum, will hold your speed within 1/2mph up hill and down hill, something that no throttle lock, cramp buster or Throttlemeister will ever do.

I've considered offering a kit on my website but sourcing the componentry would be a hassle and it's a pretty complicated installation as well.