"Cruise control" options

[TomS_]

Hi everyone. Got a hefty sized trip coming up next month on my 52 plate FZS600, and Im considering some "cruise control" options for the long stretches of motorway that will be involved.


Ive seen plenty of cheapie solutions on ebay, e.g. http://r.ebay.com/nRxZRs


But then I came across something which looks much nicer, and could live on the bike permanently: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/kaoko-thr...-or-silver


Its a bit pricey, but I like how discreet it is and that it basically becomes part of the handlebar.


Now the problem is that its apparently for the Fazer 1000 and various other models. Kaoko doesnt seem to make anything for the FZS600, and I dont like the chances or potential costs of asking them to make one for a FZS600 in the next month.


So what Im wondering is, how different are the ends of the handle bar between the FZS600 and Fazer 1000? Are the threads that the bar ends screw in to the same? Is the construction of the throttle side of the two bars significantly different?


Perhaps someone has some other compelling reason not to get this, like "just get the cheapie one instead"?  :lol


Or maybe particular suggestions?


Will flick the manufacturer an email too and see if they have any suggestions, though I'd ask here incase someone knew something.


Thanks

[darrsi]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-600...SwOfxXBPYL

[TomS_]

Ive seen these too, but Ive been trying to work out how exactly they work.


I also have grip puppies on my bars, and Ive been wondering whether they'll either get damaged, or prevent something like this from taking proper hold.

[darrsi]

Ive seen these too, but Ive been trying to work out how exactly they work.


I also have grip puppies on my bars, and Ive been wondering whether they'll either get damaged, or prevent something like this from taking proper hold.

Not actually used one myself, but you rest the lower part of your thumb/palm of your hand on it, rather than having to grip the throttle with your fingers.

[red98]

I bought one of those "throttle rockers"a few years back...good on motorways but you must remember to remove it for town riding  :o........worth the money and I do still use it occasionally now, not as good as cruise control though...

[John Silva]

I took my throttle lock off my Honda when I sold it and fitted it (self tapped it) on the Fazer.
Which is the same as eBay # 291735105144
Wouldn't be without it now.

[darrsi]

I took my throttle lock off my Honda when I sold it and fitted it (self tapped it) on the Fazer.
Which is the same as eBay # 291735105144
Wouldn't be without it now.

John, that looks like some sort of medieval handcuff.  :lol

[John Silva]

And!!!
If it works then don't knock it. ;-P
I will take a pic tomorrow and you can see its nothing like you imagine.

[grizzler]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Practical-Moto...SwcBhWX5Rc


seems cheap enough...

[crickleymal]

[quote author=TomS_ link=topic=20192.msg232975#msg232975 date=1464337590]
Ive seen these too, but Ive been trying to work out how exactly they work.


I also have grip puppies on my bars, and Ive been wondering whether they'll either get damaged, or prevent something like this from taking proper hold.

Not actually used one myself, but you rest the lower part of your thumb/palm of your hand on it, rather than having to grip the throttle with your fingers.
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I've seen a few of those advertised on sites like DealExtreme and wondered how they worked. Now I know.

[chrischristopherson1313]

Try this one
Very cheap £12
Do the job.
I am using it fron some time no problems

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/142003204902?_mwBanner=1

Hi everyone. Got a hefty sized trip coming up next month on my 52 plate FZS600, and Im considering some "cruise control" options for the long stretches of motorway that will be involved.


Ive seen plenty of cheapie solutions on ebay, e.g. http://r.ebay.com/nRxZRs


But then I came across something which looks much nicer, and could live on the bike permanently: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/kaoko-thr...-or-silver


Its a bit pricey, but I like how discreet it is and that it basically becomes part of the handlebar.


Now the problem is that its apparently for the Fazer 1000 and various other models. Kaoko doesnt seem to make anything for the FZS600, and I dont like the chances or potential costs of asking them to make one for a FZS600 in the next month.


So what Im wondering is, how different are the ends of the handle bar between the FZS600 and Fazer 1000? Are the threads that the bar ends screw in to the same? Is the construction of the throttle side of the two bars significantly different?


Perhaps someone has some other compelling reason not to get this, like "just get the cheapie one instead"?  :lol


Or maybe particular suggestions?


Will flick the manufacturer an email too and see if they have any suggestions, though I'd ask here incase someone knew something.


Thanks