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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Ddfee on October 24, 2011, 06:52:26 PM
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FYI - got the idea from You Tube, use a Catepillar/ Finning brand "O" ring, part number 8M4991. Roll the o ring over the throttle bar end until it slips into then space between the grip and the bar end. Works like a charm, uses friction to prevent throttle front rolling back to idle. In my city cost was $7.00 but got same for free.
Beats paying for $100-150 for a mechanical friction throttle lock.
Dave
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Seriously......never heard of that before? ;)
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Did that riding 1k miles from Portland to LA back in the 80's...
Sorry Dave, old news bro. :chugbeer:
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Seriously... yes a long time ago, but no on here, most llikely I missed it, but loads of mention on other throttle locks, at the risk of being redundant, felt I would share it just the same.
D
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Seriously... yes a long time ago, but no on here, most llikely I missed it, but loads of mention on other throttle locks, at the risk of being redundant, felt I would share it just the same.
D
All good bro! :grouphug:
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FYI - got the idea from You Tube, use a Catepillar/ Finning brand "O" ring, part number 8M4991. Roll the o ring over the throttle bar end until it slips into then space between the grip and the bar end. Works like a charm, uses friction to prevent throttle front rolling back to idle. In my city cost was $7.00 but got same for free.
Beats paying for $100-150 for a mechanical friction throttle lock.
Dave
FYI: If you have a smartphone you can get a mount from mountguys.com and watch that youtube video while riding your bike and texting ;)
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Everyones a critic...lmao.
D
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FYI - got the idea from You Tube, use a Catepillar/ Finning brand "O" ring, part number 8M4991. Roll the o ring over the throttle bar end until it slips into then space between the grip and the bar end. Works like a charm, uses friction to prevent throttle front rolling back to idle. In my city cost was $7.00 but got same for free.
Beats paying for $100-150 for a mechanical friction throttle lock.
Dave
Except no way turn it off.
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Yeah i like my throttlemeister...a LOT ;D
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ya turn it off the same way you would a Throttlemeister or any other throttle lock in an urgent situation, you grab the throttle and force it off. I know many like the Throttlemeister and the others that are similar but at $120+ I rather buy the Audiovox electronic set up for just a little more dollars...but don't want the hassle (yet) to install it. For next to nothing I have a lock that will allow me to give the the throttle hand a rest when the road turns straight and flat.
Its all good, as long a one is riding.
D
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I can turn the TM off and I do when in town and heavy traffic. I would not be fond of any device that would not let the throttle return on it's own without direct input every time. JMHO
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Hey I agree so when in heavy traffic u roll the ring onto the bar end
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interesting
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Never heard of this one ;)
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I have used the Cat ring on both my old C10 and now on my C14. Simple and effective and you use your natural "throttle down" motion when you want to override it, so there is no button/switch to hunt for in an emergency. And as it was stated, you only roll it on when the road is flat & straight with slight chance of having to slow down. It has just enough friction to temporarily hold the throttle open but easily lets you get on or off as needed.
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FYI - got the idea from You Tube, use a Catepillar/ Finning brand "O" ring, part number 8M4991. Roll the o ring over the throttle bar end until it slips into then space between the grip and the bar end. Works like a charm, uses friction to prevent throttle front rolling back to idle. In my city cost was $7.00 but got same for free.
Beats paying for $100-150 for a mechanical friction throttle lock.
Dave
You may want to try a Go Cruise for around $20.00, works better than the O ring, excellent product for a cheap price.
http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.2wheelride.com/&sa=U&ei=MmWnTv_EEqWoiALvw8SXDQ&ved=0CA4QFjAA&usg=AFQjCNGjUlxDJzJ_W8CYHdtfFh-cgqXyIw (http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.2wheelride.com/&sa=U&ei=MmWnTv_EEqWoiALvw8SXDQ&ved=0CA4QFjAA&usg=AFQjCNGjUlxDJzJ_W8CYHdtfFh-cgqXyIw)
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The go cruise costs $20 for a piece of plastic and takes up some grip space on an already short grip. The o ring costs next to nothing and as an interim measure, until I decide how much I want to spend on a throttle lock, it works for me. Just sharing some info.
D
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if second and third best are not an option for you, spend a couple of dollars on a real TM
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That's my point I don't want to pay for an overpriced throttle lock, believe me Im not cheap when it comes to buying trinkets for my bikes, I just dont like pissing money out the window when I dont have to. No matter how good the 'meister, go cruise, tak lok etc may be they are vastly overpriced for what they do...which is nothing more than lock the throttle. The o ring does the same thing for pennies. if you like whatever version of throttle lock you use, then great, I'm just sure some c14 riders might like to know a very inexpensive option exists.
D
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ddfee, your statement is not exactly accurate, the TM is designed to also significantly reduce handlebar vibrations, which it does a great job and I appreciate all the time, not just when I have the throttle locked.
again for those who won't accept a 2nd or 3rd best solution, get the TM.
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For those who use the o-ring how awkward is it to roll into and out of position when you want to use it? I'll likely never use it even though I likely got the exact CAT o-ring on board ship (6 CATS) but inquiring minds want to know......
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Tcro- you roll the oring on the bar end when the bike is stationary. When at speed roll it into the space between the grip and the bar end. It's hardly a seamless operation, but works well enough. You can then adjust your speed to your needs. To remove just roll back onto the bar end. Hey sounds like you can get the rings for nada, so it's worth the experiment.
D
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I've used just about every type of throttle lock made, on many different bikes. It's not like you can't override the throttle. Are they perfect? NO Do they work in a pinch? Yes. Sure it's easy to WANT to think all the wrong things about them, but the bottom line is, if it works for you so be it. None of the locks I've tried will maintain a given speed for very long. My experience is that it is enough time to shake your hand out, rest it for a minute or five, and get back to riding the bike.
I will say that they are handy as hell for their 'instantaneous' activation. Many times I'd like to give a friendly wave to fellow travelers and I can't get my cruise set fast enough. With the CAT ring, it is ALWAYS set. None of my experiences with the O-rings have ever led me to one of those OH $hit moments like I have had with the cramp busters. But that's just my two cents.
Tcro- you roll the oring on the bar end when the bike is stationary. When at speed roll it into the space between the grip and the bar end. It's hardly a seamless operation, but works well enough. You can then adjust your speed to your needs. To remove just roll back onto the bar end. Hey sounds like you can get the rings for nada, so it's worth the experiment.
D
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I use an O-ring after I saw the U-tube video. Get a ring that has about a 3/16 or 5/32 dia. rubber ring and about 1 1/8 dia. It is very easy to roll onto the space between the end of the stock grips and the stock end weights. I also use grip puppies and they seem to stay out of the way well enough. It basically causes a small amount of friction that you need to keep the throttle stationary with your hand off of it. It gives you a few seconds to work out the cramps in your right hand. I normally leave it on the end weight and can roll in on and off easily while driving. I wanted to get a TM but don't have the extra cash yet and this really works quite well. You can easily override the o-ring's friction with your hand to stop/slow down.