FZ6R Cruise Control / Throttle Control available choices - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**Heineken** · 02-26-2010, 11:38 PM

The other thread I started ( Kaoko Throttle Control(Cruise Control) Group buy.....Anyone? ) made me realize that I was asking the wrong question. I started this thread so everybody will be able to post ideas and find answers about cruise control / throttle control add ons that can make sport touring a little more enjoyable. So far we have several choices available, but feel free to add new ones, or just your feedback from the control of choice.

Crampbuster - Crampbuster Cruise Control :: New Enough

Throttle Rocker - About Throttle Rocker: Motorcycle Accessories

Throttle Meister - Throttlemeister - Home

Kuryakyn Throttle Boss - Kuryakyn Universal Throttle Boss

Bike IT - Motorcycle Cruise Control Mounts to Handlebars and holds Throttle position while riding

Kaoko - Kaoko USA: Kaoko Throttle Control for Yamaha FZ1, FZ6, XJR1200, XJR1300, TDM 850, TDM 900

ME_with_a_B · 06-16-2010, 02:40 PM

I've had a crampbuster on my bike for the past month. Went from Chicago to Mt. Rushmore and back with it -- and did an Iron Butt - Saddle Sore 1000 with it also.

I like it for what it is, a stupid piece of plastic that cost about 10 bucks and slipped over the handlebar in a minute -- and doesn't ever need adjusting.

I'd really like to get a Throttle Meister or lock at some point, but I'm not sure I'd use it enough to justify the cost. So for now, I'm sticking with the crampbuster -- and I'm plenty happy with it in the meantime.

Mart Man FZ6R · 06-16-2010, 06:10 PM

I had a crampbuster and I hated it. The hand position never really seemed natural for riding. I had a bike it on the FZ6 and it worked well. I didn't like the way it looked so much and also didn't like the fact that the brace bar covered access to the kill switch. Thougt about throttlemeister, but it was kind of pricey and wasn't sure if engaging it would was as easy as it looks.

**Heineken** · 06-16-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ME_with_a_B

I've had a crampbuster on my bike for the past month. Went from Chicago to Mt. Rushmore and back with it -- and did an Iron Butt - Saddle Sore 1000 with it also.

I like it for what it is, a stupid piece of plastic that cost about 10 bucks and slipped over the handlebar in a minute -- and doesn't ever need adjusting.

I'd really like to get a Throttle Meister or lock at some point, but I'm not sure I'd use it enough to justify the cost. So for now, I'm sticking with the crampbuster -- and I'm plenty happy with it in the meantime.

I used the Crampbuster on the Saddle Sore 1000 and it did work great. At that price point there is no competition for the Crampbuster.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart Man FZ6R

I had a crampbuster and I hated it. The hand position never really seemed natural for riding. I had a bike it on the FZ6 and it worked well. I didn't like the way it looked so much and also didn't like the fact that the brace bar covered access to the kill switch. Thougt about throttlemeister, but it was kind of pricey and wasn't sure if engaging it would was as easy as it looks.

After 1068 miles in under 24 hours, I can say that the Crampbuster isn't perfect, but it does work and costs a fraction of the price of the competition. Just my 2 cents.

Halon · 06-16-2010, 07:18 PM

Where is the option for Kung Fu grip?

**Heineken** · 06-16-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Halon

Where is the option for Kung Fu grip?

Home Depot

**Uno979** · 06-17-2010, 03:33 AM

Pole says 5 people have the Throttle Meister... please input operation, thoughts and opinions on use plus cost..

jspansel · 06-17-2010, 03:59 PM

I tried to use the caterpillar oring cruise control method, but it just wouldnt work. Was way too loose. Was only like $1 so I thought I would try it. There was too big of a gap between the grip and the bar end.

Pictorial - Motorcycle Cruise Control using Caterpillar O-Ring 8M4991 | The Stevenson Family

arkkornkid · 06-17-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspansel

I tried to use the caterpillar oring cruise control method, but it just wouldnt work. Was way too loose. Was only like $1 so I thought I would try it. There was too big of a gap between the grip and the bar end.

Pictorial - Motorcycle Cruise Control using Caterpillar O-Ring 8M4991 | The Stevenson Family

now there's a good trick for short-term resting of the arm..... might track down a big enough o-ring to give it a try.

jspansel · 06-17-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkkornkid

now there's a good trick for short-term resting of the arm..... might track down a big enough o-ring to give it a try.

Yeah, i just kinda gave up after that first try. Im sure there is another bigger oring that could work

View Poll Results: Cruise Control / Throttle Control - What are you using or thinking about?
Crampbuster	20	45.45%
Throttle Rocker	9	20.45%
Throttle Meister	9	20.45%
Bike it!	3	6.82%
Kaoko	0	0%
Other. If chosen please share with us...	3	6.82%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

02-26-2010, 11:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Heineken Senior Member Bike: '07 Kawasaki ZX-6R Silver Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Franklin Park, IL Posts: 916 Thanks: 717 Thanked 261 Times in 162 Posts	FZ6R Cruise Control / Throttle Control available choices The other thread I started ( Kaoko Throttle Control(Cruise Control) Group buy.....Anyone? ) made me realize that I was asking the wrong question. I started this thread so everybody will be able to post ideas and find answers about cruise control / throttle control add ons that can make sport touring a little more enjoyable. So far we have several choices available, but feel free to add new ones, or just your feedback from the control of choice. Crampbuster - Crampbuster Cruise Control :: New Enough Throttle Rocker - About Throttle Rocker: Motorcycle Accessories Throttle Meister - Throttlemeister - Home Kuryakyn Throttle Boss - Kuryakyn Universal Throttle Boss Bike IT - Motorcycle Cruise Control Mounts to Handlebars and holds Throttle position while riding Kaoko - Kaoko USA: Kaoko Throttle Control for Yamaha FZ1, FZ6, XJR1200, XJR1300, TDM 850, TDM 900 __________________ Always remember the three S's: SAFE, SMOOTH & SEXY Last edited by Heineken; 02-26-2010 at 11:52 PM.

06-16-2010, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mart Man FZ6R Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Riverbank, CA Posts: 155 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 17 Posts	I had a crampbuster and I hated it. The hand position never really seemed natural for riding. I had a bike it on the FZ6 and it worked well. I didn't like the way it looked so much and also didn't like the fact that the brace bar covered access to the kill switch. Thougt about throttlemeister, but it was kind of pricey and wasn't sure if engaging it would was as easy as it looks. __________________ 2009 FZ6R TYB Sticker removal, Yamaha double bubble smoke screen, Stock exhaust mod

06-16-2010, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Halon Member Bike: 2010 FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 99 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Where is the option for Kung Fu grip? __________________ Yea I post from an iPhone, cut my typos some slack, eh?

06-17-2010, 03:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Uno979 Senior Member Bike: 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R and 1980 Honda CM400A with 1152miles. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 1,419 Thanks: 170 Thanked 324 Times in 235 Posts	Pole says 5 people have the Throttle Meister... please input operation, thoughts and opinions on use plus cost.. __________________ 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R// T-Rex Frame Sliders// Gorilla 7017 Alarm System// Fieldsheer Expander saddle bags// Double Bubble FZ6R clear windshield painted black inside// Dunstan Graffix SUN YELLOW wheel stripes// bad attitude JK// ProGrip 719-yellow // Pazzo shorties Black with Gold dial // Moto Trek Motocentric Tail bag // Modded exhaust // More to come.

06-16-2010, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ME_with_a_B Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R (white/pink) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago-ish Posts: 257 Thanks: 19 Thanked 41 Times in 31 Posts	I've had a crampbuster on my bike for the past month. Went from Chicago to Mt. Rushmore and back with it -- and did an Iron Butt - Saddle Sore 1000 with it also. I like it for what it is, a stupid piece of plastic that cost about 10 bucks and slipped over the handlebar in a minute -- and doesn't ever need adjusting. I'd really like to get a Throttle Meister or lock at some point, but I'm not sure I'd use it enough to justify the cost. So for now, I'm sticking with the crampbuster -- and I'm plenty happy with it in the meantime.

06-17-2010, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
jspansel Super Moderator Bike: 09 R6 Raven Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,550 Thanks: 985 Thanked 1,183 Times in 625 Posts Blog Entries: 17	I tried to use the caterpillar oring cruise control method, but it just wouldnt work. Was way too loose. Was only like $1 so I thought I would try it. There was too big of a gap between the grip and the bar end. Pictorial - Motorcycle Cruise Control using Caterpillar O-Ring 8M4991 \| The Stevenson Family __________________ -Jay Don't cage me, bro! -But you can REP me!!! I intend to live forever. So far, so good...

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