Try this wee inexpensive gizmo!!

Started by Tiger, October 16, 2011, 11:30:47 AM

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Tiger

 :) Right hand goes to sleep on a long run due to vibration...Try this wee inexpensive gizmo!! I bought one a few months ago for $19.99 from a local ('ish) bike shop and WOW!! It really works well on 'The Mistress'...no more dead hand 8)

It takes seconds to install and NO TOOLS are required...take a look at this link...and then go buy one!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAklTq-V6VM

...and NO, I'm not affiliated with anyone regarding this product!!!

                 8) ....... TIGER ....... 8)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

QBS

I use a "wrist rest" and foam grips.  Vibration is minimal at most.  My right hand is always on the throttle.

Tiger

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

Rikugun

That looks like a slick little accessory. It's beauty is it's simplicity. I may just get one.  :)
It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is then to persist in delusion, however satisfying or reassuring.  Carl Sagan

The Prophet of Doom

I've been looking for one of these as I have RSI.
I was about to press the trigger on one of these http://www.crampbuster.com/ I like that it doesn't lock the throttle on - and it's cheaper.  I wonder which is best.

iain

[Roro]..   Its not from riding your bike that's caused your RSI   ;D ;D

NewVisionGuy

I've used the cramp buster on my dad's bike.  It definitely helps.  I've thought about putting one on my V-star whenever I get home again.

artbone

Quote from: roro on October 16, 2011, 10:09:28 PM
I've been looking for one of these as I have RSI.
I was about to press the trigger on one of these http://www.crampbuster.com/ I like that it doesn't lock the throttle on - and it's cheaper.  I wonder which is best.

I've tried those CrampBusters and don't like them. I use a regular throttle lock which doesn't really "lock" the throttle. I can still turn it but it holds it in place. I really like the little thing Tiger recommended. It's cheaper and looks like it works well and you can use it on different bikes. I saw the same idea with a piece of twisted coathanger. It didn't look as neat but worked just as well.
Art Bone

'83 Yamaha Vision in the Classic Black and Gold  Running
'82 Yamaha Vision Running
'74 Norton Fastback - Colorado Norton Works #26  Running
'73 Norton Interstate  Running
'75 Triumph T 160  Running
'62 Harley Davidson Vintage Racer
'61 Sears Puch  Running
'15 Triumph Scrambler
'17 Honda Africa Twin
94 Kawasaki KLR 650

Kenny

  I've used a throttle lock from "Vista Cruise" since the early 80's and I couldn't be without one on the cross country rides.
   Just gives the throttle arm a bit of a break.
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Lucky

i've heard of people using a large o-ring between the grip & switch housing.  adjust the housing so the space barely keeps the oring from slipping.  use a very large o-ring so it's easy to pop out at speed.

cavet: never tried it...
1982/3 XZ550 Touring Vison, Gold on Black

artbone

Quote from: Lucky on October 18, 2011, 07:55:59 PM
i've heard of people using a large o-ring between the grip & switch housing.  adjust the housing so the space barely keeps the oring from slipping.  use a very large o-ring so it's easy to pop out at speed.

cavet: never tried it...
I tried it on a dual-sport bike with hand guards that prevented the o ring from sliding off and it worked okay but not as good as the Vista Cruise. I think on a Vision you would have problems with losing the o ring.
Art Bone

'83 Yamaha Vision in the Classic Black and Gold  Running
'82 Yamaha Vision Running
'74 Norton Fastback - Colorado Norton Works #26  Running
'73 Norton Interstate  Running
'75 Triumph T 160  Running
'62 Harley Davidson Vintage Racer
'61 Sears Puch  Running
'15 Triumph Scrambler
'17 Honda Africa Twin
94 Kawasaki KLR 650