Throttlemiester a good mod?

[dwayne]

I'm thinking of the Throttlemiester heavy model for my RR. Anyone here get the heavy ones as opposed to the standard? Is it worth getting?

[ruddy]

Dunno about the relative merits, but I found that the standards are about the same as the factory bar end weights.

[Ed K]

Would suggest the standard ones... which are already a couple OZs heavier than the weights that come on the bike. I know, b/c I weighed 'em both.

In my case, I wanted to similar feel as stock... which turned out to be the case... eventhough TM were a little bit heavier.

Why would you want to go heavier?

[Spookymonster]

To reduce vibration, perhaps?

[toolinalong]

Throttlemeister was the first thing I added back in 2002 when I got the bike,
along with a luggage rack. I think it is the perfect solution if you plan on any longish trips. Sometimes I use it around home too. Once you get used to it,
it's fun even for certain types of commutes.

[R4R&R]

It's not a solve-all-problems-wonder-mod, but it is nice having one. I'm not sure if mine is the heavy model or not - a friend gave me his before he sold his RT, and it was on his bike when he bought it.

Go for it!

[Rich Hamilton]

Agreed. I have the heavy ones and, while reducing vibration a little, they keep your hands from becoming fatigued over long rides. Just tighten it up to set it and make minor adjustments when necessary to keep a contant speed - all with an open hand on the grip. Nice.

[Dr. Strangelove]

If you're doing LSD (long steady distance) it is very worthwhile. Your definition of "long" may differ from mine, but I never use it in the city, but do frequently on the highway straights. I got the standard weights, but I do not find vibration to be an issue.

To mix metaphors: not as useful as Kisan signalminder , but close.

John

[Brady]

I bought the Wrist Rest from Bob's BMW. A little cheaper (amazing) and I really like it. Plus is works with the GS Handgaurds. I didn't bother buying the matching dummy side, it wasn't worth the 35 bucks.

http://store.bobsbmw.com/index.asp?Page ... rodID=1982

Brady

[BoiseBeemer]

I'm thinking of the Throttlemiester heavy model for my RR. ... Is it worth getting?

Along with a comfortable, after-market seat (I HIGHLY recommend the Sargent), some sort of minimal windshield to keep your neck muscles from exploding, and a good set of ear plugs (yep, they'll add a hundred miles a day to your tolerance), I consider a throttle lock one of the indispensable mods for LD travel. The Throttlemeister isn't as handy as the old thumb-flickers I used to install on my Suzuki standards, but it does the same job. I've got a 4K trip scheduled for June with several 600-mile+ days, and I can't imagine traveling at speed all day without some relief from the throttle springs.

The Throttlemeister's build quality is impressive, btw. I have the standard model, since I've never found the vibration on the R1150R to be intrusive--certainly nothing like the high-frequency buzz you get on a Japanese four.

[Brownw3]

I still prefer the $2.00 caterpillar O ring that does the same thing a throttlemeister does. But if I were doing one I'd probably get the standard.

[OU812]

The larger size is easier to get a hold of. I also like a set of J-Pegs for the long haul. Makes the ride much nicer for my old knees.

[Beemeridian]

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[acejones]

E-mail this guy up in Canada. He build a unit that is far superior to the Throttlemeister. I have a Throttlemeister on my F650GS and one of his devices on my R1150R. Comparatively the Throttlemeister is junk.
I don't know if he still makes these things since I've had mine a couple of years. The cost was a little higher than the Throttlemeister but the ease of use is much better. His name is Gilbert Piccard and his e-mail address is: [email protected]

[kantuckid]

With two Carpal tunnel surgeries-R & L- I vote for the largest Throttlemiester you can buy-why not get more weight if it is one of the ways you reduce vibration? They are mechanical , so as already stated, they are not a perfect solution, as they don't adjust for the terrain changes of the road. I find that by adjusting to slight friction it saves effort for my wrists and hands. Has anyone tried the wrist rocker with the throttle control?

[Brownw3]

http://www.mindspring.com/~gbyoung2/mis ... atring.jpg

[Gordium7]

I have found that the small Universal Throttle Boss made entirely of rubber to be surprisingly handy. It wraps around the end of your throttle grip and allows the weight of your hand (against raised portion) to keep the throttle precisely in the "correct" position, and keeps your right hand pretty relaxed. Especially nice when small throttle corrections are needed for changing terrain, etc.

Even in regular daily motoring, having the heel of your hand against the thing makes for a MUCH more relaxed grip. Kind of like a paddle, but smaller and less obtrusive, and it does not slip on the grip.

FWIW - I have one on every bike I own and won't ride without one. Its the most useful accessory I ever bought.

Example:KURYAKYN UNIVERSAL THROTTLE BOSS GRIP

[NachtRitter]

Similar idea is the Throttle Rocker... http://www.throttlerocker.com/. I have both the ThrottleMeister and the Throttle Rocker on my RT... I rarely use the ThrottleMeister because the ability to just rest the edge of my wrist on the Throttle Rocker is good enough to keep the speed steady and my hand comfortable. At $11, it's an excellent solution for long distance. I got a few, one for each 'bike.

The few times I do use the ThrottleMeister is when I'm passing another biker and I want to acknowledge him/her with my right hand...