You can
add my voice as a satisfied Throttlemeister customer.
Richard McDonald's great step-by-step Throttlemeister installation instructions (with photos).
From: Bob Ebert [SMTP:ebert@unforgettable.com]
Sent: Friday, May 08, 1998 14:34
To: Kawasaki GPZ1100 discussion
Subject: Re: Throttlemeister
You can
add my voice as a satisfied Throttlemeister customer.
When my old GPZ was totalled, I pulled all the accessories to install on the new one. When I got the new one and the old one was long gone, I realized I'd left the spacer that extends the throttle cuff out to where the Throttlemeister can reach it on the old bike. I called up Throttlemeister, expecting (and willing) to pay $15 or more for a replacement. They sent the replacement for free. Didn't even charge me postage!
Admittedly it's a pricey accessory, but it works great and the company has the right idea about customer service.
--Bob
At 08:56 -0700 1998-05-08, Powar.Samir wrote:
...When I placed my order, the company refused to
accept any
payment upfront, instead saying I should install it, be
completely
satisfied and only then send in my cash. Now,
that's class. They
have one satisfied customer here and I highly recommend
it.
Date sent: Sun, 18 May 1997 13:40:46 -0500 From: David Hardaway <hardaway@nol.net> Organization: Midwesco Industries, Inc. To: rsims@ldl.net Subject: Re: General information
> > > Accessories: > > > > 1.) Throttle lock ** Throttlemeister item #FT & adapter item#Ak1 Fits on the end of the handlebar. You wouldn't know it was there unless you installed it yourself. Simply turn tip of handle bar counter clockwise and it forces the grip upward and your hand is free. It works great. Like I said you can't see it.
Date sent: Sun, 18 May 1997 13:45:07 -0500 From: David Hardaway <hardaway@nol.net> Organization: Midwesco Industries, Inc. To: rsims@ldl.net Subject: Re: General information
I forgot to give you the company info for the throttle lock.
Throttlemeister
5240 N. 124 Street
Milwaukee, WI 53225-2902
(414)464-6060
item# FT Throttlemeister $90.00 item# Ak1 Adapter $13.00 item# UPS Shipping $ 3.00
Total $106.00
From:
Tripp Smith <jsmith@mail.neocomm.net>
Subject:
Re: Throttlemeister
Michael Reed wrote:
>
> Well, I hate to sound like a Newbie but I am. What
exactly is this Throttlemeister product
> you guys are referring to?
>
The Throttlemeister is a neat little trick. It
replaces the bar end weights. The one on the twistgrip contains a cam.
When you turn the barweight toward you, in the direction you would to increase
the
throttle, it pushes a brass ring against a twistgrip
bushing. In effect, it cancels out the force that the return spring uses
to return the throttle to idle. It relieves the pressure you need to apply
against the throttle. However, it DOES NOT LOCK IT. You can turn the
grip anyway you want but it is as if the spring was not there, just a small
amount of tension. You can make minute adjustments with the
throttle as you ascend and descend hills on the highway.
The entire package including shipping for the GPz1100 is 116 bucks. It
took me 15 minutes to install, including removal of the old barweights.
Del call it simply, "A Cruise Control for Motorcycles."
Call Del Fisher,
Marker Machine Inc
5240 N 124th Street
Milwaukee WI 53225-2902
414-464-6060
FAX 411-464-9423
Tell him Tripp sent you. I told him about the
list and that he might get a inquiry or two.
--
<<<Tripp<<<
>From: Charles J. Scappaticci[SMTP:scapco@ecentral.com]
>Sent: Sunday, April 05, 1998 20:40
>To: Kawasaki GPZ1100 discussion
>Subject: Throttlemeister Cruise Control
>
>I just installed the Throttlemeister cruise control on my 95 GPZ last
>weekend. I was pleasently suprised at the quality and the ease of
>installation. Most importantly, the thing works very well. Once
>adjusted, the pressure is perfect to hold the throttle open, but can be
>easily closed if needed. At $119 it ain't cheap, but for my planned
>trips this summer from here in Denver, it becomes a necessity.
>
>Charles Scappaticci
>95 "Sexy Red" GPZ1100
>From: David Foster <dfoster@odi.com>
>Subject: NEP throttle locks
>Date: Tue, Nov 3, 1998, 11:05 AM
>
>Hi. The current MCN has an article on a VFR and they mention the NEP
>throttle lock -- $17. Anyone have any experience with this throttle lock
>and any idea where to find out more?
>
>I have a similar request in to MCN, and I'll let you know what I hear.
>
>Thanks!
>
>David F.
>'96
>Framingham, MA
>
There are two solutions to the throttle lock problem, glue or screw. The only reason there are different locks for different bikes is that each throttle housing has a different place where a screw from the kit can be used to attach throttle lock. Someone here mentioned that they just used a small screw (self tapping I think) and drilled their own hole to mount it. I just used a few big gobs of hot glue from a glue gun to fix the lock to the throttle housing. I know it sounds crude but it is soooo easy and lif you ever want to get rid of it you can remove the glue just as easily.
Note that the nylon sleeve which is the throttle has a thin flange which occupies the spot where the lock goes around it. I cut the major portion of it away with a sharp knife and then removed the rest with a razor blade, trimming very carefully in order to make it nice and smooth.
Now let me return to my depression, I just put the bike in storage for the winter yesterday.
Robert Pierson
Frugal cruise control for bikes with bar-end weights:
Find an old foam grip (or buy a new pair, they're cheap) and cut the "shoulder" part off which will form a ring. The shoulder is the part of
the grip which would be closest to your thumb if you were using it on a bike. This should look like a small chocolate doughnut. If you slide the
ring onto the bar-end weight, it should fit snug. When you wish to use the "cruise control", simply slide it into the crevice between your grip
and the bar-end weight (I would do this while stopped, but when you get good at it, you can do it while at speed). Your throttle should still be
able to move, but the friction from the foam rubber ring in the crevice should cause it to stay in any position you leave it in.
I got this idea from the Concours Owners Group home page. They use the same technique except they use an O-ring from a tractor of some kind which
only costs a couple dollars. The foam ring works well for me, just be careful when trying to disengage it while at speed or you might leave it
behind.
Dave in Des Moines
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