Kaoko Throttle Control(Cruise Control) Group buy.....Anyone? - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**Heineken** · 02-24-2010, 11:39 PM

According to the e-mail I received from them, the KAOKO_YAM300 will fit our bike. I was wondering if anyone else is interested in having a group buy on this, and if yes just reply this thread so we can organize and get a discounted price.
Currently they sell it on their website and on twistedthrottle for $110 but I think that's a bit much for a friction nut.

The Throttle Control (Cruise Control) is pictured bellow:

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

gearhead · 02-24-2010, 11:53 PM

I've looked into cruise control and would love to have it since I do ride long distances at times, but this just seems over-priced. Depends on the adjusted price for a group purchase.

FitZ6R · 02-25-2010, 04:35 AM

Call me a cheapskate. I'd bite at maybe $25, but I guess that's not going to happen.

tractorboy · 02-25-2010, 10:34 AM

So wait. do I get this right. It replaces the bar end/weight on the handlebar and you Tighten it to "set" it/keep the throttle in a given position and then loosen when you want to move freely? In the "off" position wouldnt vibration wiggle it out? not being tight.

If thats the case I will make my own plastic washer/insert for my current bar end. Nice but way more that my wallet would spend.

I like the idea though.

EDIT...no for that price its gotta be a little better/ more sophisticated than that? anyone have one??

**Heineken** · 02-25-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tractorboy

So wait. do I get this right. It replaces the bar end/weight on the handlebar and you Tighten it to "set" it/keep the throttle in a given position and then loosen when you want to move freely? In the "off" position wouldnt vibration wiggle it out? not being tight.

If thats the case I will make my own plastic washer/insert for my current bar end. Nice but way more that my wallet would spend.

I like the idea though.

EDIT...no for that price its gotta be a little better/ more sophisticated than that? anyone have one??

Well, that's the problem; I don't know nobody that has one, so I can't know how good is it.

Any way, they replied back:

Quote:

from Adventurers Workshop Inc <ride@adventurersworkshop.com>
reply-to ride@advworkshop.com
to
date Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 8:52 AM
subject RE: Any of your products compatible with 2009 Yamaha FZ6R?

RE:

Thanks for the note!

I would love to offer the group a special buy.

Retail is $110 plus shipping.

I would need at least 10 buyers at $92 plus $5 flat rate shipping in the USA only.

Buyers should go to:

http://www.kaokousa.com/mm5/merchant...e=KAOKO_YAMAHA

Purchase the throttle control on line, THEN send me an email letting me know this order is for the group buy. I will adjust the price and send a new invoice. Once the group buy window is closed, it will take me 5 -10 business days to get them all in then shipped.

Sound fair?

Thanks!
Andrew

$97 shipped....I don't know, I still think that's a lot for what it is.

Funkmaxtor · 02-25-2010, 12:10 PM

I would rather buy a set of Throttlemeisters. They are much nicer and look easier to use than this. The FZ6 setup will work with our bikes. I checked into them awhile ago. Would anyone be interested in doing a group buy for these?

Throttlemeister - Home

pyrocpu · 02-25-2010, 09:29 PM

I think I'm just going to transfer my Crampbuster from my scoot over to the bike and see how it is. These other devices seem nice and all, but I think my Crampbuster was only $15 or something!

vitrox · 02-25-2010, 09:44 PM

crampbuster, throttle rocker.. way better and way cheaper.

pyrocpu · 02-25-2010, 10:53 PM

Agreed.

I bought my Crampbuster thru NewEnough for $12...had to check...

Crampbuster Cruise Control :: New Enough

tractorboy · 02-26-2010, 11:32 AM

There's this for another option too. its what 30 bucks?

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

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I was wondering how those crampbusters work and plan to try one...as long drive home on a 55 roadway...and wrist does get a lil' tired!!

02-24-2010, 11:39 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	Kaoko Throttle Control(Cruise Control) Group buy.....Anyone? According to the e-mail I received from them, the KAOKO_YAM300 will fit our bike. I was wondering if anyone else is interested in having a group buy on this, and if yes just reply this thread so we can organize and get a discounted price. Currently they sell it on their website and on twistedthrottle for $110 but I think that's a bit much for a friction nut. The Throttle Control (Cruise Control) is pictured bellow: Kaoko USA: Kaoko Throttle Control for Yamaha FZ1, FZ6, XJR1200, XJR1300, TDM 850, TDM 900 __________________ Always remember the three S's: SAFE, SMOOTH & SEXY

02-24-2010, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
gearhead Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 203 Thanks: 49 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	I've looked into cruise control and would love to have it since I do ride long distances at times, but this just seems over-priced. Depends on the adjusted price for a group purchase. __________________ 2009 FZ6R Raven: Faster than the speed of dark. Cortech soft-bags, T-Rex frame sliders, Pro-grip tank protector, Red reflective rim stripes, FZ6R clear double-bubble windscreen. This message was sent with 100% recycled electrons.

02-25-2010, 04:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
FitZ6R Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 72 Thanked 132 Times in 93 Posts	Call me a cheapskate. I'd bite at maybe $25, but I guess that's not going to happen. __________________ Kent 2009 Raven FZ6R // Yamaha Raised Bubble Windscreen // T-Rex Racing Frame Sliders // Joe Rocket & Cortech Luggage

02-25-2010, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
tractorboy Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honeoye NY Posts: 213 Thanks: 37 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	So wait. do I get this right. It replaces the bar end/weight on the handlebar and you Tighten it to "set" it/keep the throttle in a given position and then loosen when you want to move freely? In the "off" position wouldnt vibration wiggle it out? not being tight. If thats the case I will make my own plastic washer/insert for my current bar end. Nice but way more that my wallet would spend. I like the idea though. EDIT...no for that price its gotta be a little better/ more sophisticated than that? anyone have one?? __________________ 2009 Cadium Yeller - No Cut Frame sliders (Home Made) Red Rim Tap FE Kit "home made" Star Sticker REMOVED TO DO List - Gear Selector, GPS Bracket, Helmet Lock, ENJOY iT !!!

02-25-2010, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
pyrocpu Senior Member Bike: 09MY Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From SoCal; live in Tennessee Posts: 417 Thanks: 139 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts Blog Entries: 4	I think I'm just going to transfer my Crampbuster from my scoot over to the bike and see how it is. These other devices seem nice and all, but I think my Crampbuster was only $15 or something! __________________ PyroCPU's Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Shogun No-Cut Frame Sliders \| OEM Seat Cowl \| DDM Tuning 4500K HID Headlight \| Smoked LED Taillamp with Integrated Turn Signals \| B2 Industries Fender Eliminator \| LED License Plate Bolt/Lights \| RAM Mount for Garmin GPS \| OEM Double Bubble \| TBR Full Exhaust, Ti \| TBR JuiceBox \| "Pazzo" Shorty Levers

02-25-2010, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	I would rather buy a set of Throttlemeisters. They are much nicer and look easier to use than this. The FZ6 setup will work with our bikes. I checked into them awhile ago. Would anyone be interested in doing a group buy for these? Throttlemeister - Home

02-25-2010, 09:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	crampbuster, throttle rocker.. way better and way cheaper.

02-25-2010, 10:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
pyrocpu Senior Member Bike: 09MY Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From SoCal; live in Tennessee Posts: 417 Thanks: 139 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Agreed. I bought my Crampbuster thru NewEnough for $12...had to check... Crampbuster Cruise Control :: New Enough __________________ PyroCPU's Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Shogun No-Cut Frame Sliders \| OEM Seat Cowl \| DDM Tuning 4500K HID Headlight \| Smoked LED Taillamp with Integrated Turn Signals \| B2 Industries Fender Eliminator \| LED License Plate Bolt/Lights \| RAM Mount for Garmin GPS \| OEM Double Bubble \| TBR Full Exhaust, Ti \| TBR JuiceBox \| "Pazzo" Shorty Levers

02-26-2010, 11:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
tractorboy Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honeoye NY Posts: 213 Thanks: 37 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	There's this for another option too. its what 30 bucks? Motorcycle Cruise Control Mounts to Handlebars and holds Throttle position while riding -------------------------- I was wondering how those crampbusters work and plan to try one...as long drive home on a 55 roadway...and wrist does get a lil' tired!! __________________ 2009 Cadium Yeller - No Cut Frame sliders (Home Made) Red Rim Tap FE Kit "home made" Star Sticker REMOVED TO DO List - Gear Selector, GPS Bracket, Helmet Lock, ENJOY iT !!!

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