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Wistrick · 09-02-2007, 07:26 PM

I just installed one of these on my c50 and thought a review was in order

Pro's

1. Safer than standard throttle locks as it releases with the pull of the front brake lever.

2. Easy to engage with the push of a button

3. Easy to disengage with the touch of a button, or pull of the front brake (see #1)

4. Easy to adjust throttle position with unit engaged..

Cons:

1. Cost almost $200.00

2. Not an easy install, directions are not as easy to follow as they could be and, pictures aren't clear in some places.

IMHO the safety factor out weighs any of the cons listed above.

womper · 09-02-2007, 10:20 PM

i was looking at maybe getting one of these...
do you find you use it quite a bit?

Wistrick · 09-02-2007, 10:38 PM

I just installed it today, but I really like it so far.

stp1971 · 09-02-2007, 10:54 PM

I only use it for when I need to shake off my wrist for no more than a minute. You will find unless you are on an interstate and on level ground that is all a throttle locker is good for. My Breakaway has been a nice edition. But like I said,, I only lock it when I am shaking out the hand or doing a couple right arm stretches.

Wouldn't buy any other,, good choice!!!

Wistrick · 09-03-2007, 09:58 AM

I also have a throttle boss so between the two don't see any sore wrist any time soon

stp1971 · 09-05-2007, 11:34 AM

Got a crampbuster too. Great combination with both. I rode about 700 miles this weekend and everyone behind me kept getting confused when I would point out things with the right hand.

Uncle B · 09-05-2007, 10:32 PM

$35.00
You can over ride it with a turn of your wrist.

ShonR · 09-06-2007, 02:44 PM

$9 for a kuryaykn(sp?) throttle rocker. easy install and only took a couple rides to adjust it just right and get used to. rode 2k+ miles and not one cramp...

wildwolf · 09-07-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle B

$35.00
You can over ride it with a turn of your wrist.

I'm with you. Spent $30 on my Vista Cruise. I use it to scratch that itch I can't get to with the left hand, adjust my right mirror a bit while moving, etc. Rarely is it engaged for more than 30-seconds to a minute. Even on the highway. It's not a true 'cruise control' so minute adjustments are necessary due to slight variations in road surfaces, inclines, declines, and traffic.

Thus, no reason for me to spend $200 when $35 works just as fine and is just as easy to engage as the breakaway. Disengaging via front brake being a safety factor wasn't relevent to me, as it wouldn't be used in a situation where I'd need to disengage with the front brake.

Kept my Vista set so I could still roll the throttle all the way forward or all the way backward with it engaged....and in a pinch, I could hit the kill switch (to the vista OR the bike) relatively quick if necessary.

womper · 09-07-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle B

$35.00
You can over ride it with a turn of your wrist.

cheap alternative... but does it dis-engage when you put on the brakes?

wildwolf · 09-07-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by womper

cheap alternative... but does it dis-engage when you put on the brakes?

If you'll read my post, you may also come to the conclusion that I did that it's a moot point to disengage if you hit the brakes.

womper · 09-08-2007, 12:48 AM

sorry.. read it after i posted

i think our relevances are different

i want to be able to flap my arms like a bird.

stp1971 · 09-09-2007, 10:36 PM

lol!!!! I like to do that too!!!!!

Well I like the fact that the one I have has that feature just in case. But to each his own and for the purpose he uses his for it sounds like it works good for him.

wildwolf · 09-10-2007, 09:59 AM

You can flap your arms like a bird with the Vista Cruise. Matter of fact, I'd put money on it that I could disengage it faster than you could with the Breakaway.

I don't have to move my hand up to grab the brake to disengage the Vista, it just takes a quick flip of the thumb while most of my hand is still on the throttle.

I'd be happy to make a short video of its use like this...if it would help somebody save $170 and/or wanted to see it in use (in neutral in my driveway...).

BlueMax · 09-10-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildwolf

You can flap your arms like a bird with the Vista Cruise. Matter of fact, I'd put money on it that I could disengage it faster than you could with the Breakaway.

I don't have to move my hand up to grab the brake to disengage the Vista, it just takes a quick flip of the thumb while most of my hand is still on the throttle.

I'd be happy to make a short video of its use like this...if it would help somebody save $170 and/or wanted to see it in use (in neutral in my driveway...).

Wildwolf, who has the best price for your Vista? Much thanks it sounds like the the one for me.

Xerses · 09-10-2007, 02:33 PM

I want a video. I won't be buying one, but I like videos.

I also like peanut butter... hmmm... must go get PB sandwich.

wildwolf · 09-10-2007, 05:52 PM

I'll make a video tonight if I remember.

Dunno who has the best price. Cruiser Customizing has it for $30 right now. I think I got mine at a local dealer for $32? $35? instead of the $30 online prices I'd seen + shipping.

wildwolf · 09-11-2007, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildwolf

I'll make a video tonight if I remember.

Dunno who has the best price. Cruiser Customizing has it for $30 right now. I think I got mine at a local dealer for $32? $35? instead of the $30 online prices I'd seen + shipping.

I'll shoot for tonight on the video.

BlueMax · 09-12-2007, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildwolf

I'll make a video tonight if I remember.

Dunno who has the best price. Cruiser Customizing has it for $30 right now. I think I got mine at a local dealer for $32? $35? instead of the $30 online prices I'd seen + shipping.

Thanks for your help, its on the way!

wildwolf · 09-13-2007, 10:00 AM

Okay...tonight when I get home...I'll make the video. Been busy lately.

09-02-2007, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 136	Brakeaway cruise control I just installed one of these on my c50 and thought a review was in order Pro's 1. Safer than standard throttle locks as it releases with the pull of the front brake lever. 2. Easy to engage with the push of a button 3. Easy to disengage with the touch of a button, or pull of the front brake (see #1) 4. Easy to adjust throttle position with unit engaged.. Cons: 1. Cost almost $200.00 2. Not an easy install, directions are not as easy to follow as they could be and, pictures aren't clear in some places. IMHO the safety factor out weighs any of the cons listed above.

09-02-2007, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	I only use it for when I need to shake off my wrist for no more than a minute. You will find unless you are on an interstate and on level ground that is all a throttle locker is good for. My Breakaway has been a nice edition. But like I said,, I only lock it when I am shaking out the hand or doing a couple right arm stretches. Wouldn't buy any other,, good choice!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-05-2007, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Got a crampbuster too. Great combination with both. I rode about 700 miles this weekend and everyone behind me kept getting confused when I would point out things with the right hand. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-05-2007, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	$35.00 You can over ride it with a turn of your wrist. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

09-06-2007, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
ShonR Shuh-Awn Too Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 141	$9 for a kuryaykn(sp?) throttle rocker. easy install and only took a couple rides to adjust it just right and get used to. rode 2k+ miles and not one cramp... __________________ Skill is successfully walking a tightrope over Niagara Falls. Intelligence is not trying. -- Anonymous

09-02-2007, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 136	I just installed it today, but I really like it so far.

09-03-2007, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 136	I also have a throttle boss so between the two don't see any sore wrist any time soon

09-09-2007, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	lol!!!! I like to do that too!!!!! Well I like the fact that the one I have has that feature just in case. But to each his own and for the purpose he uses his for it sounds like it works good for him. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-10-2007, 09:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
wildwolf Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder Location: Delta Junction, AK Posts: 705	You can flap your arms like a bird with the Vista Cruise. Matter of fact, I'd put money on it that I could disengage it faster than you could with the Breakaway. I don't have to move my hand up to grab the brake to disengage the Vista, it just takes a quick flip of the thumb while most of my hand is still on the throttle. I'd be happy to make a short video of its use like this...if it would help somebody save $170 and/or wanted to see it in use (in neutral in my driveway...). __________________

09-10-2007, 02:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Xerses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '06 Black M50 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 807	I want a video. I won't be buying one, but I like videos. I also like peanut butter... hmmm... must go get PB sandwich. __________________ Black is still faster DAMN IT! Power Commander III USB Install Manual I Made *High quality debaffle video with drive by sound... coming as soon as someone can tell me how to digitally* blur out a plate in a video. Please PM me if you know how.**

09-10-2007, 05:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
wildwolf Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder Location: Delta Junction, AK Posts: 705	I'll make a video tonight if I remember. Dunno who has the best price. Cruiser Customizing has it for $30 right now. I think I got mine at a local dealer for $32? $35? instead of the $30 online prices I'd seen + shipping. __________________

09-13-2007, 10:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
wildwolf Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder Location: Delta Junction, AK Posts: 705	Okay...tonight when I get home...I'll make the video. Been busy lately. __________________

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