Throttle Rocker

[j.silvs]

Anyone use one of these? Are they any good?

www.google.co.uk/search?q=throttle+rocker&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en-gb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5GISUtbEMsWV0QXrmYCICQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAA&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i%7C3%3Bd%7C0dQUB7ZfTMg-RM%3A

Thinking of getting one for motorway riding

[bren_9311]

Don't see the point tbh. Will just encourage lazyness.
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[Tungtvann]

Encourage laziness? What does that even mean? It's lazy to want to ease some of the pressure needed on the throttle when riding on a motorway for example?

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[fireyphoenix1...]

Yeah, i have.
But i made mine as im too much of a cheap cunt to pay for some thing like that.
On mega long motorway journeys over 100 miles it made a big difference to wrist ache as i only needed to keep a general amount of pressure on the throttle to maintain speed .
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[Rogerborg]

I can't imagine riding without one now.

I was slightly concerned that it would get in the way for stop-start, but it's fine for me. If you're exceptionally ham-fisted then you can just rotate it out of the way easily enough, even while riding.
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[jjdugen]

Best piece of bent plastic I have ever used. Such a simple idea that takes all the ache out of long rides. Clutch wrist / hand can be excercised on the move, with this device you can maintain progress whilst giving your throttle hand some easing exercise. I use the one made by the Scott-oiler people.
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[Vincent]

Some bikes used to have screws underneath the throttle that you could tighten up to make the throttle stiffer to move, a bit tighter and the throttle would stick wherever you put it. I used to use them all the time for longer journeys, just open the throttle to where you want it and leave it there. I could let go of the bars, sit up and sometimes stand on the saddle while moving along. Some safety nut probably had them banned

There's these, but they look a bit mickey-mouse to me:-

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-UNIVERSAL-CRUISE-CONTROL-KIT-NEW-/310336514656#vi-content

Also these if you have a spare £grand :-
www.motorcyclecruise.co.uk

Or, for 6 bucks:- www.ebay.com/itm/EZ-ON-THROTTLE-CRUISE-CONTROL-FOR-MOTORCYCLES-/320706762678?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aab9cd7b6&vxp=mtr

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxnbizi3eZA

www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Vista-Cruise-Universal-Cruise-Control-1990-Up-074046-/300769449490?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4607419612&vxp=mtr
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[DrDonnyBrago]

I've been using one for a few years.

It's a brilliant idea, I'm so used to it that I don't like riding without one. I thought I'd try one to counter my natural inclination to ninja death grip handlebars and steering wheels. Does make a difference and it is really good on longer journeys where its easier to rest you palm on it or in very cold weather where gripping hard makes your hands hurt.

Also good for blipping the throttle on downshifts and two finger braking at the same time.

Definitely worth a try, once you have settled on a good position it makes a big difference.

I made one, then bought one. the bought one looks identical to this one, although it has been worn smooth:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Throttle-Rest-Crusie-Aid-Control-Rocker-/141017605525?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20d54de595

[Peirre oBollox]

I have a throttlemeister .....

There's also the throttlemate available https://www.throttlemate.co.uk/
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[MarJay]

I've never seen the point. I've ridden to Scotland and back from the South of England and the worst aspect was not my right wrist. It was pretty much everything else, but not my right wrist!
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[Rogerborg]

It's not the wrist that gets me, it's the fingers. I have stumpy digits and a soupçon of early onset arthritis (keep your panties on, ladies) and it allows me to keep my hand much flatter and more relaxed.
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[Rogerborg]

The issue arises on motorway rides where no braking or blipping is being done. I know it doesn't take a lot of finger pressure to hold a throttle open, but with a rocker it takes none, you can do it just with some palm action.

I appreciate that it's not an issue for everyone. But it is for some of us, and I can see no reason to eschew enjoying more mechanical advantage, other than the loss of Man Points.
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[Clutchy]

Was thinking to my self the other day, I wish someone made something along those lines, well cheers


Anyone want to recommend a gooden?
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