throttle rocker do they work

[jackassdave]

going over to france soon thought about grtting a throttle rocker, does any one use one are they any good , they seem a good idea, and there pretty chaep, let me know yours (waiting by the computer cos i got no friends) dave...

 

[D6]

yes, they help stop the tingles, little uncomfortable at 1st, and crap round town ,but good on the long roads

 

[brucewayne]

Most people hate 'em....I do 1,000 mls a month and swear by them.
Just helps reduce grip pressure on long runs.

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Mine lasted less than a day before being consigned to a ditch. Bought a Kaoko throttle control thing direct from SA, a great bit of kit!

 

[John Armstrong]

On a F650 Dakar, no too much throttle movement

On a 1200 GSA, yes

 

[cookie]

brilliant/essential on my old guzzis.

can't see the point on a bike with light throttle butterflies.

ps. the new ones with the velcro strap are rubbish anyway. can't adjust as required when moving.

 

[Ash]

Mine lasted less than a day before being consigned to a ditch. Bought a Kaoko throttle control thing direct from SA, a great bit of kit!

+1
got on my tits
but i could understand one on long runs or bikes with a stiff throttle as cookie says guzzi's etc etc.

 

[jackassdave]

ive ordered one now £11.50 inc p&p about the same price as a gallon of petrol by the time it gets here in a few days

 

[wessie]

I've used one on long trips. It was okay but has been superceded by the much better throttle lock sold by Jaws. See http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145021&highlight=throttle+lock

 

[andyclift]

Super piece of kit. Originally had the narrow one from Scottoiler and used it all over Europe. It does take a day or two to get used to but after that it makes driving much more relaxing. I also found that on hot sweaty days I could rest my hand on top of the hand guards and still control the throttle.

Eventually my wife nicked it as she suffers from arthritus and I bought the wider one. Seemed a good idea but not so comfortable but a while ago I saw a wide one with a sideways curve to match the palm shape. It was only fiver and is very comfortable. Marketed by Motrax but the only picture I can find is here.

http://www.mo-tique.nl/shop/product.asp?1=1&pid=2238&lang=en&s=F9FCD86E1A2E4E64A588648D6E993BFF

Mine is on the bike all the time, whether touring or commuting and it feels really strange to ride without it.

 

[Dickieboy]

Some sites are advertising 'Throttle Rockers' as 'Cruise Control' devices, whatever they are they are definitely NOT Cruise Controllers.

But if you suffer from any discomfort holding or twisting the throttle or just want to rest your hand during a run then a Throttle Rocker might be the answer, I've been using one for 6 or 7 years now and wouldn't be without it

 

[Sean Dodds]

Once you have learnt to push and not twist they are much easier. Make control much lighter. I use the Scottoiler version, worth the cash.

 

[longdog]

Aerostich do a good selection of throttle rockers and cruise controls too

 

[earthmover]

A word of warning, take care when putting it on or taking it off the grip (on a 1200) because if you are hamfisted and nick the grip rubber, you heater elements go south.
DAMHIK
I only used one for motorway runs, otherwise got on my wick. Gave it to a mate who has wrist problems.
Mark

 

[(RIP) willstatt]

They're great

Used mine for last 2 or 3 years...

Brilliant!

 

[Davy F]

Mine lasted less than a day before being consigned to a ditch. Bought a Kaoko throttle control thing, a great bit of kit!

Likewise. And unlike the cheap (nasty) versions, the Kaoko is easy to use with your little pinkie.

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Likewise. And unlike the cheap (nasty) versions, the Kaoko is easy to use with your little pinkie.

And easier than the expensive nasty versions from a very well known supplier!