crampbuster

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I posted here recently that having settled on a comfy seat (sargent) I was no looking to reduce the wrist-cramp I get on long motorway journeys it was suggested I try a throttle-rocker and/or throttle lock. I went for the rocker first since it's cheaper.

It arrived a few days ago and today I tested it on a 200 mile motorway trip. It's a crampbuster from scottoiler. I understand that the crampbuster is identical to the original throttle-rocker. The throttle-rocker II is a different design.

What a fantastic bit of kit. It wraps around the throttle and sits under your right wrist meaning that you do not need to grip the bar to hold the throttle open. You can completely relax your fingers. You still get full control of the throttle and the hand position to open and close the throttle are not changed. After two hours on the motorway my right wrist is usually screaming at me, today I could have sat there for two more.

An unexpected bonus was that it helps with reaching the indicator cancel button while driving round town. When accelerating out of a corner and trying to hit the cancel button - an awkward business I've sort of got used to - it makes controlling the throttle while your thumb is out a good deal easier.

It's perfect for UK motorways where you are making constant throttle adjustments. The crampbuster lets you drive just as you would normally. I suspect a lock might be more useful when you've got hours of traffic-free tarmac to play on and do not need to adjust the throttle much.

Trip
 
I've got a throttle lock. (dunno what make as I had it delivered with the bike, but I think it may be Wunderlich)

It doesn't "lock" the throttle, just stiffens it up so that it wont roll itself off.

I love it... A quick forward roll with my pinky, followed by a pinch and tighten, and I can swing my Right arm around and get the blood flowing in seconds... Ride along with my arm hanging down, adjust speed as necessary by just moving the throttle a bit...

It does make shifting while it's on interesting though, amazing how much one gets used to the "feel" of the loose throttle.

Al...
 
Glad you like the throttle rocker - I've certainly found mine a boon. Only thing to watch is that adjustment is critical if you are to avoid the occasional embarrassing surge in congested town traffic.

I have never removed mine since installation 2 years ago but a friend only uses his on long journeys for the above reason.

Given that the GS is as much a touring bike as anything else I dont know why BMW dont list the cruise control from the LT as an extra
 


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