BMW S1000R

[gsxbarmy]

I don't know the name but a mate has a black plastic clip that fits around the inside end of the throttle grip. Push it forwards with your thumb & it grips the grip & leans on the brake lever to hold the throttle on. If I could remember the name long enough I'd consider one on my 14.

This one by any chance @Hooli Motorcycle Cruise Control

[Hooli]

I don't know the name but a mate has a black plastic clip that fits around the inside end of the throttle grip. Push it forwards with your thumb & it grips the grip & leans on the brake lever to hold the throttle on. If I could remember the name long enough I'd consider one on my 14.

This one by any chance @Hooli Motorcycle Cruise Control

Similar, but cheaper. I'll ask him when I see him.

[Hooli]

I think it might have been this he's got.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225309054736?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221115143056%26meid%3Dc365bb12af994dee81d1d47ccbf86072%26pid%3D101612%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D225309054736%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p4375194.c101612.m4236&_trkparms=parentrq%3Ade634fee1890a5519bc85f8bffffa8d4%7Cpageci%3A1af77e20-3751-11ee-8ca1-d20291ae9473%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage

[VladTepes]

Having said that if there was ONE modern thing I could put on our 1400s it would be cruise control.

@VladTepes Your wish and all that - GSX1400 Electronic Cruise Control - not cheap though ("only" $1,364AUD or £705 Sterling - Bargain!!)

Yep and that is the vac-operated one but it now requires an ADDITIONAL electric servo UPGRADE (extra cost) and various cables etc ON TOP OF that kit cost. What a joke.

I did actually find one cruise control for $15K which seems steep but I do love the full features it has....

:D

[VladTepes]

Here's an Aussie listing for the cheaper of those throttle locks.

I'll think about it.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

They just look dangerous to me, too much fruit to get in the way.

[VladTepes]

The genuine, made in USA, "Brakeaway Cruise Control" is a perfectly adequate and cheaper alternative to horrendously expensive & complicated units.  IMO 

Here's the link to the genuine site, if anyone is interested.  https://brakeawayproducts.com/
Best as I can figure this'd be the right one: https://brakeawayproducts.com/product/7cp02/

I love the "Immediate Release triggered by the Front Brake or Manual lever" feature of this genuine one. Having to actively roll off the throttle in an emergency situation (rather then just letting the throttle return on the spring as it normally would) is sub-optimal.

Apparently their only Aussie local dealer is:
Grafton Motorcycles
69 Bent Street
South Grafton New South Wales 2460
Phone:: 02 6642 1154
Email:: graft.me@bigpond.net.au

I have reached out to them for some pricing and will let you know here once I have their response.
I also hit them up to see if they'll do a forum discount - never know if I don't ask eh.

[KiwiCol]

From above:
"Having to actively roll off the throttle in an emergency situation (rather then just letting the throttle return on the spring as it normally would) is sub-optimal."

I don't feel like this is a valid criticism Vlad.  In an emergency situation, what's your first natural reaction?  I'd say it's to reach for the front brake lever & activate it as opposed to, oh, there's a truck crossing in front of me, think I'll let the throttle go so it can close on it's return spring.
I can't think of any emergency situation where I'd be letting go of the throttle grip.  Hmmmm, well, maybe if impact was imminent & I had time to think I should protect my head here & put my arms up in a defensive move, but then if you have time to do that, you'd no doubt of had time to do some braking first, that'd be a last step.


But hey, each to their own & everyone can have their own opinion.

[VladTepes]

I probably phrased badly - I mean that with this one just grabbing the brake doesn't deactivate it so you could have brake and throttle happening together....

[VladTepes]

The genuine, made in USA, "Brakeaway Cruise Control" is a perfectly adequate and cheaper alternative to horrendously expensive & complicated units.  IMO 

Here's the link to the genuine site, if anyone is interested.  https://brakeawayproducts.com/
Best as I can figure this'd be the right one: https://brakeawayproducts.com/product/7cp02/

Apparently their only Aussie local dealer is:
Grafton Motorcycles
69 Bent Street
South Grafton New South Wales 2460
Phone:: 02 6642 1154
Email:: graft.me@bigpond.net.au

I have reached out to them for some pricing and will let you know here once I have their response.
I also hit them up to see if they'll do a forum discount - never know if I don't ask eh.

OK I got their response:

The 7cp02 price is AUD$359 - but they can do $329 for us. Postage extra.

It's a bit more than I expected because the BrakeAway site price is USD$179, which at today's exchange rate is AUD$280.
So that's an additional mark up of between $89 and $49.
Bit steep I reckon.

[KiwiCol]

I probably phrased badly - I mean that with this one just grabbing the brake doesn't deactivate it so you could have brake and throttle happening together....

I can see where you're coming from, but it just doesn't happen like that.  Once you grab the front brake, the throttle lock is instantly disengaged (assuming you've installed it correctly). the only thing holding the throttle open is your right hand, the bike is instantly back to normal.  From memory, MRG brought one of these and he's had good experiences with it as well.

It's all good, these things just allow you to let go of the throttle grip but keep on moving, giving your wrist a rest. Ride along no hands for a while . . . or adjust something with your right hand (camera / cell phone?)

[KiwiCol]

The genuine, made in USA, "Brakeaway Cruise Control" is a perfectly adequate and cheaper alternative to horrendously expensive & complicated units.  IMO 

Here's the link to the genuine site, if anyone is interested.  https://brakeawayproducts.com/
Best as I can figure this'd be the right one: https://brakeawayproducts.com/product/7cp02/

Apparently their only Aussie local dealer is:
Grafton Motorcycles
69 Bent Street
South Grafton New South Wales 2460
Phone:: 02 6642 1154
Email:: graft.me@bigpond.net.au

I have reached out to them for some pricing and will let you know here once I have their response.
I also hit them up to see if they'll do a forum discount - never know if I don't ask eh.

OK I got their response:

The 7cp02 price is AUD$359 - but they can do $329 for us. Postage extra.

It's a bit more than I expected because the BrakeAway site price is USD$179, which at today's exchange rate is AUD$280.
So that's an additional mark up of between $89 and $49.
Bit steep I reckon.

Agreed on the mark up, you gotta remember they will be getting these units cheaper from the manufacturer than we can buy them for, so their mark up will be even more.
I brought & imported mine (a few years ago now) direct from the USA site. These units are a quality build, very fine tolerances.  and no, I'm not on their payroll.  Just sayin how I have personally found these pieces of equipment.  (Fecken awesome!  IMO)

[grog]

I dont think i ever let go of grip/throttle and let it spring return, always rolled back by hand. Ill check next ride.

[Tally]

Same here @grog always roll throttle back never let bounce back on spring, taught that way

[VladTepes]

Me neither come to think of it. Hmmm.