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Message started by arteacher on 08/26/11 at 14:58:06

Title: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by arteacher on 08/26/11 at 14:58:06

Purchased directly from Brakeaway. Got it in about a week. It is pricey, but it works perfectly. I bought it to replace a cheap Kuryakyn lock that never did work well. It took about 1 1/2 hrs to install on my Isogrips and adjust. Tried it out today on the highway on my way to work. Locks positively (which the cheap one didn't) and disengages far easier with a touch of the brake or a good sized lever on the front.
If you don't have a throttle lock, and your right hand cramps up or goes numb, or you just need to adjust the RH mirror from time to time while you are moving, this is the one to get.

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by thumperclone on 08/27/11 at 07:04:01

$200.00 ????
thats alota PBR

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by verslagen1 on 08/27/11 at 08:10:34

http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/appguide-5CP02.php?make_id=2&model_id=12

http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/images/victory.jpg

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by arteacher on 08/27/11 at 09:49:19

5C405D45584D5A4B4447464D280 wrote:

$200.00 ????
thats alota PBR

One of the things that I have learned in my 61 years on this planet is- you get what you pay for.
BTW what is "PBR"?

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by Markusublime on 08/27/11 at 11:09:12

I have one and I love it,great materials and craftsmanship.it looks blended into the bike,and works well.I like that you can make adjustments to the throttle while the lock is engaged.

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by Boule’tard on 08/27/11 at 12:51:48

PBR = Pabst Blue Ribbon. Besides being a good cheap beer for us rubes to suck on, is the American standard of value, more stable than the US dollar itself ;D

I don't mean to dis your throttle lock, it does look very slick.. but too rich for my blood.. I went for the GoCruise at 1/10th the cost.
http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/27/11 at 13:32:59

616A6A636F60617B7A0E0 wrote:

[quote author=5C405D45584D5A4B4447464D280 link=1314395886/0#1 date=1314453841]$200.00 ????
thats alota PBR

One of the things that I have learned in my 61 years on this planet is- you get what you pay for.
BTW what is "PBR"?[/quote]

Axe YOu allee,, you dont Get what you pay for,, you will , however, pay for what you get. IF we "Got what we pay for" we would not be disappointed in any of our purchases,,

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by arteacher on 08/27/11 at 15:35:00

Boule'tard- that thing would scare the feces out of me because you have to release it by twisting the throttle back down manually.

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by Arizuno on 08/27/11 at 19:28:25

Thanks for the review, Arteacher. I've come to value the $.02 of members here as much as any other sources. I've web-researched throttle locks and for me the Brakeaway stands out for it's instant release and the fact that it is, and looks, as good as any OEM thing on anything.

Oh, and I admire your model year and color choice. And as a native of Niagara County, USA, I, too, recognize that salt and vinegar are the appropriate seasonings for french fries.

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by Boule’tard on 08/27/11 at 19:35:04

4E45454C404F4E5455210 wrote:

Boule'tard- that thing would scare the feces out of me because you have to release it by twisting the throttle back down manually.

Naw, it's not scary. Any throttle lock requires that you do something manually to disengage it. I do think yours is the safest though, because it disengages on applying the brake like a car cruise control. So you can forget it's on and know your 1st slowing action is going to disengage it.. yeah ok, that's a darn good invention there.

Having a throttle lock is great, huh? I like how it also functions as a fast-idle during warmup, so you can turn the choke off much sooner.. nicer for your engine. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: Product review: Brakeaway throttle lock.
Post by OE on 09/11/11 at 19:08:26

Bought one and yeah, it's a lot of money but believe me it works just as advertised and looks like original equipment. Really a positive click or snap when it engages and disengages just as in the video on their web site. I thought that was an exaggeration but it's not, even wtth a helmet on that covers my ears. Quality workmanship. The brake release works perfectly too.

The directions seemed a little confusing at first but it didn't take long to figure it out.

I had to do something, couldn't ride more than about 30 minutes without my right hand and fingers going numb.