Throttle Rocker: are they any good?

[Rod2240]

Just bought a Throttle Rocker from Nippy's but not sure if I'm going to get on with it or not. It's early days yet but my wrist is often at a strange angle and an awkward position, it's hardly ever seems to be in exactly the right positon. Anybody else use them and how do you get on with them..?
Is the Throttle Meister a better bet for long distance criuse control...?
The idea is great and I would really like to persevere with it.

Thanks,

Rod

 

[wessie]

I had something similar. I used it on one trip to the Alps. It was okay but Jaw's throttle lock/cruise control gadget is much better. http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145021&highlight=throttle+lock

 

[Deleted account 231211001]

I bought one

It's on a shelf in the garage if anyone wants it.

feckin useless IMHO

 

[Steve the Kiwi]

i got one for the 1000km slog doing the tonne to get to the alps in one day.... took a 100km or so to get used to it. over all for 10 euro it was worth it. a throttle lock would be my preference but for the money the rockers are good. It will piss you off in the twisties but it takes 3 seconds to take it off. i hve the Scottolier crampbuster ( same thing as the NN / wunderlich)

 

[Big Nick]

Just got one but I reckon I'll only use it for touring, as stated above its a 3 second on/off mod to put on and remove

 

[Rod2240]

I think you're right. It's going to sit on the garage shelf till the next long distance trip. Then I'll give another try.

Rod

 

[Farmboy]

used mine for over 10000 miles love it and ind it comfy for those long days.

for £8 or so they cost would not be without it.

Fitted to my BMW, KTM and the Africa Twin and found it great on them all

I guess we are all different

 

[g.s.john]

used one for about five years i have set so the heel of my hand rests on it with two fingers resting on the brake lever allow the weight of your hand to hold the throttle open,i have it set for motorway speeds persivere with it you will find a method that suits you. Question for those of you who use jaws chruise control how do you release it quickly?apoligies for the bump

 

[Old Man]

Jaws throttle control....Brilliant!
g s john.....release is quick and easy. Assuming that the control is wound on only to provide enough friction to overcome the throttle spring, it'll take very little pressure to wind the throttle shut. If you want to wind off all friction in a hurry, I've found that it's quite possible to do that by drawing my gloved hand along the friction winder(how do you spell gnurled anyway?!) to release it. In reality, for windy roads or in traffic I leave it off completely and so the throttle is as normal. On the motorways or straightforward dual carriageways I wind it on just enough to hold the throttle. Easy.

 

[cafemaestro]

Having done a 400 miles day before I bought one and then another after I fitted it, it's well worth the money. It just took one little "nag" out of the equation by letting you relax your grip every now and then.

That said - it took a while to get used to it

My tip is - once you have positioned it - STOP FIDDLING with it - that goes for the throttle rocker too

 

[elevensies]

ideal xmas pressis for me to ask for i think,

 

[Gruffalo]

ive had a throttle roacker on my last 3 bikes after extensive nerve damage to

my right hand a few years back, does take alot of getting used to but is well

worth it in the end, and now wouldnt be without one, for the £5 is cost me

from busters, its a bargin, especially on the long trips.

But everyones different, so give it a try, for £5, gotta be worth a try

 

[STUBBS]

had mine for a few years when not in use i just store it under the seat took a while to get on with it but i find it was worth while on my longer trips