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Message started by FlybysBlvd on 02/16/10 at 12:05:20

Title: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by FlybysBlvd on 02/16/10 at 12:05:20

Has anyone put one of these on your bike? Are they worth it? I also am not sure of my handlebar size, bike is in garage sandwiched in between 5 others and it's been so COLD (20 degrees and below) - 10 inches of snow right now. I haven't had time to go measure. It's a 2006 S40. - stock bars, I think it's 1" but not sure.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by BurnPgh on 02/16/10 at 12:09:09

Others have done it. I have a set but havent gotten around to installing it.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by verslagen1 on 02/16/10 at 12:49:58

Ditto

1" bar

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by prechermike on 02/16/10 at 20:15:11

I got one for Christmas a cople of years ago and I absolutely love it. Rememebr it is a throttle lock and not cruise control, it is not perfect but I have had no trouble with it holding at a set speed. All I can say is, if mine broke I would be looking for another.

I tried one of the slip on paddle things and about killed myself with it.

The throttle lock is the way to go, but that is just my opinion.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by John_D on 02/17/10 at 02:13:03

I agree with the opinion on the "little paddle thingy". I tried one, didn't like it. To get the positioning right for it to be any use on the highway, it'd be in the way at lower throttle cruising. So I took it off and gave it to a buddy with a Honda CBR600. He said he's got a lot shorter throw on his throttle, so it might work better.
Eventually I want to try the throttle lock though.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by serenity3743 on 02/17/10 at 05:13:02

I've had a Vista Cruise for years and I like it. Saves a lot of tension in the right hand. I know the (older) buckhorn bars are 1" and I'm pretty sure the (newer) drag bars are 1" also.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Boule’tard on 02/17/10 at 08:21:51

Another vote for the VistaCruise.. they are great for warming up your bike on "fast idle" instead of using so much choke.

Throttle locks are more efficient than cruise controls anyway. They don't floor the gas trying to maintain an exact speed up hills, and they don't chop the throttle on downhills, necessitating flooring it again on uphills. Let the speed "breathe" a little and your gas mileage will thank you. The savage is not so underpowered that the variation in speed while running at fixed throttle is all that dangerous or annoying.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Dj12midnit on 02/17/10 at 09:01:18

I am installing one for my 300 mile ride this sunday. I will give a ride report when I get to portland.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by FlybysBlvd on 02/17/10 at 09:03:33

Thanks so much for all the advice! Sounds like a good thing, the price is not to bad either for it. I think I will try it. :D

I did not even think about the "warm up" part.. ;) No way would I ever do the throttle rocker/paddle thing.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by sjaskow on 02/17/10 at 10:06:09

I've got an '06 as well. I ordered mine from here http://www.newenoughhp.com/accessories/cruise_controls/sound_off_recreational/vista_cruise_universal_motorcycle_cruise_control.html and according to my order history, I got the MCUV01-P which is the one for the 1" bar. It does take some trimming of the rubber part that goes around the grip and you will have to move the right mirror as well.

It's great for being able to un-cramp your forearm on a longer ride.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Tanker2Biker on 02/17/10 at 10:21:16

I looked at the link, and I see how it mounts. Can someone tell me a little about how it works?
Does it come on automatically when the throtle goes past a certain point? If not, how is it engaged?

Can it be adjusted on the fly, to set at whatever cruise speed you are interested in?

How, and how quickly, does it release?

Looks like a wonderful device, just want to make sure I understand it.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by BurnPgh on 02/17/10 at 10:32:08

you click a lever at whatever throttle position you'd like to stay in and it locks the throttle there. I know one kind disengages automatically whenever you move the throttle again but idk if its the vista cruise. You might have to manually unlock it too. Like i said...never got around to installing mine.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Boule’tard on 02/17/10 at 11:16:01

The VistaCruise I had was one of the early ones. But if the lawyers didn't come in and ruin the design, it keeps the throttle locked where you set it until you release it. It isn't really "locked" per se, you can still twist the throttle, it's just harder. To set it, push forward on the lever with your thumb. To release it, catch it with the back of your thumb to flip it back toward you. The lever is shaped so that both the forward and after motions are very easy. There is also a setscrew that determines the pressure on the throttle tube and lever. It takes a little trial and error to adjust. Too little tension on the screw, and there won't be sufficient friction to lock the throttle and the lever won't stay forward. Too much tension, and the lever won't stay forward either. I'd put a dab of blue threadlock on the setscrew because a thumper might eventually change the setting. Disclaimer: I have not tried the VistaCruise on a Savage.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Bug Chaser on 02/17/10 at 11:40:07

Put one on my '06 a year ago. Stock drag bars. Had to move the mirror with the break reservoir slightly left to fit. Fiddled with the tension spring and the rubber spacer(s) for a few rides to get the right tension/release. Best thing for the long rides. If you don’t have them yet, get some highway bars to complete the ride.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by prechermike on 02/17/10 at 19:02:45

4548524B4253465543270 wrote:

What he said! I have the vistacruise on a savage.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by FlybysBlvd on 02/18/10 at 05:00:08

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?Category_ID=112&manufacturer_ID=291&product_ID=9481&sblid_name=Vista_Cruise_Universal_Cruise_Control____Metric_Cruisers_for_&model_id=0

This link has a little video explaining the different types of locks. $28.99.

Got the highway bars! I am ready for those long rides - the other thing I was looking at is the Gel Seat for the S40 - does anyone have one of those, about $214-244, need to know if it's worth it too. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?Category_ID=30&manufacturer_ID=182&product_ID=29088&sblid_name=Suzuki_Genuine_Accessories_Custom_Gel_Leather_Seat__Pillow___Boulevard_S___for_Suzuki_Boulevard_S40&model_id=103

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by bill67 on 02/18/10 at 05:16:40

I have the suzuki gel pillow seat,It take the bumps better,A little narrow than stock seat.It pushes you forward about 3 inches so if your tall It wouldn't be to good,I'm 5 6 so its not to bad for me.The other gel seat looks like it wouldn't push you forward.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by ALfromN.H. on 02/18/10 at 08:24:18

I've heard(never actually sat on one)that the gel seats aren't much of a difference for the cost. But if you are still thinking about it, check here, prices look better
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/parts-accessories/custom-gel-leather-seat-s40-2005-06-boulevard.html

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by FlybysBlvd on 02/19/10 at 05:49:21

222F212175430 wrote:

Not bad for $179.99 for the pillow. Right now I have a large "bicycle" get seat I picked up from REI, I used it last riding season, but I am still leaning towards the pillow seat.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by BurnPgh on 02/19/10 at 14:12:19

search for the diamond jim seat mod. Cheap easy and makes a huge world of difference for the better.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Mr. Hyde on 02/19/10 at 14:55:38

See: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1265473934/0#0

In the past week I've seen them on e-bay for as low as $49.95 with the flaw.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Jay on 02/24/10 at 20:53:05

1324233F013639510 wrote:

search for the diamond jim seat mod. Cheap easy and makes a huge world of difference for the better.

+1 on the DJ seat mod. I've put about 5,000 much more comfortable miles in since then. I've gone as long as 7 hours, stopping only for gas and a bite to eat; never because my bum was hurting.

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by Tanker2Biker on 02/25/10 at 08:47:24

39322A3F236262530 wrote:

[quote author=1324233F013639510 link=1266350721/15#19 date=1266617539]search for the diamond jim seat mod. Cheap easy and makes a huge world of difference for the better.

+1 on the DJ seat mod. I've put about 5,000 much more comfortable miles in since then. I've gone as long as 7 hours, stopping only for gas and a bite to eat; never because my bum was hurting.[/quote]

I've searched for this about 4 times, and have not managed to find it yet.

Could someone with better Forum skills than mine post a link?

Thanks

Title: Re: Vista Cruise (throttle lock) - Universal fit
Post by EJID on 02/25/10 at 08:57:29

5B6E61646A7D3F390F0 wrote:

[quote author=39322A3F236262530 link=1266350721/15#21 date=1267073585][quote author=1324233F013639510 link=1266350721/15#19 date=1266617539]search for the diamond jim seat mod. Cheap easy and makes a huge world of difference for the better.