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Message started by GOF on 08/12/18 at 13:52:59

Title: Cruise
Post by GOF on 08/12/18 at 13:52:59

Has anyone fitting a cruise control/throttle lock on their Savage? If so what kind and how do you like it?

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by batman on 08/12/18 at 15:26:58

Cruise control's worth ,I feel, is dependent on how and where you ride. If you live in an area of rather flat terrain and ride highway speed often ,they would be worthwhile . If you live in hilly terrain and twisty roads they can be nearly worthless.
Being my travels include both the above types of riding, my thought was that the problem for me, was not so much to hold the bike at a certain speed, but to reduce the stress on my wrist caused by fighting the throttle return spring, any time I ride.
Thinking in that vein , I reduced the spring tension by cutting off one turn at the end closest to the carb body.(this may not be for everyone) .The result is very light pressure needed to open or close the throttle, releasing your grip doesn't let the throttle snap shut ,there is a second or two delay before it closes fully, but I feel no strain on my wrist at any time, or for any length of ride, and I like the feeling of always having control over the throttle.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by GOF on 08/12/18 at 18:15:19

GOF is short for 'Grumpy Old Fart'. Lots of miles on my old bones. While opening and closing the throttle isn't too bad, long periods at cruising speeds is a pain in my arm. I've been doing mixed riding. Some highway, some surface roads, some back country fun roads. My butt is getting back in riding shape. But like I said, those long steady throttle runs can be a pain. Figured I'd give the cruise idea a shot.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by batman on 08/12/18 at 19:32:05

GOF ,I'm hardly a spring chicken myself (70) ,and I've got nothing against a cruise control ,Vista Cruse, has been around a long time, and it's adjustable ,so that even if it's on, the throttle can be turned which works good if you encounter some hills or need to stop suddenly.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by hotrod on 08/12/18 at 20:07:26

I have always used the little plastic paddle that is held to the grip . It' called the Throttle Rocker. It cost about $10.00 and can be used on any bike. Works for me.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by Dave on 08/13/18 at 04:31:30

Same as Hotrod.....I use a Cramp Buster. It just slips on the grip and you don't need to squeeze the grip hard.....the plastic paddle rests against the heel of your hand.

Just be sure you get a size that fits your handgrip.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Throttle-Rocker-Aztec-Cargo/dp/B00D46P06G/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1534159804&sr=8-6&keywords=cramp+buster

https://www.amazon.com/Crampbuster-CB4-Throttle-Mounted-Motorcycle/dp/B001L9KI56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534159804&sr=8-1&keywords=cramp+buster

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by elricfate on 08/13/18 at 05:35:19

I have the same type. Fits over my foam overgrips without issue.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by Serowbot on 08/13/18 at 14:41:00

I made this little doohicky from some heavy wire and vacuum tubing...
It works...
You can buy pre-made plastic ones for $15 or $20... under the name "Go Cruise" or "Photon Motorcycle Cruise"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YU1kxUU8eo
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YU1kxUU8eo[/media]

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by batman on 08/13/18 at 15:52:59

I tried a cramp buster and found that when you release the throttle it just got in the way . Serowbot's wire ,or the vista cruse type at least have the advantage of being inboard on the grip and thus out of the way. I went to the source , that being that the throttle return spring is just to strong. what I did has several advantages, it works 100% of the time, has no parts to fail , never needs adjustment , doesn't clutter up the bars, and costs nothing .To each his own.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by GOF on 08/14/18 at 13:03:52

Thanks to everyone for the input. I've been looking at everything you have suggested. I think I am going to try one of the cheapo go cruise type stops. This will allow me to try something that holds the throttle while releasing the grip for a moment to flex my hand. If I find it helpful, which I suspect it will be, I can get something a bit more sophisticated. If I don't like it I won't be out a whole bunch. And when I am done with it I can pass it along to someone else.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/14/18 at 22:00:19

My left hand reaches the gas.
I haven't messed with the spring, but I can hold it with nothing but the friction between glove and grip. Open hand, no thumb touching.
Worked on the 2005 too.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by batman on 08/14/18 at 23:25:06

My RIGHT hand reaches the gas.

Title: Re: Cruise
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/15/18 at 02:59:06

If I need to get the right hand off for a while, I can ride with my left hand.