Cruise Aid Throttle Rocker

[Bob]

Now I'd never heard of these before I was sent the review - but for anyone that does long rides, I can definitely see the benefit of not gripping the throttle for periods of time.

Have a look at the review and see what you think.

Not sure I'd want to fit one to the ER-6f - most of my rides are 15-20 miles or less... and I do a lot of commuting rides, where I'm not sure I'd have the fine control needed when riding into London with a few thousand other vehicles. But if you do go on long rides, I can definitely see why you'd want to fit one of these.

[Skyryder]

I just don't like these things. The model that you have posted a photo of in my view could be easily knocked accidently thereby causing a spill. Not too sure about UK conditions but her in NZ there are relitively few places where you can cruise for long periods without having to accelerate rapidly, change down etc. State side where these things are made for their road conditions is another story. Long cruisy rides with low traffic flows and a steady speed because of more advanced highway construction these things could help. As mentioned there are just not enough roads with the ideal riding conditions for cruise control devices to be safely employed here in NZ.

Skyryder

[merv]

Looks the same as this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=38423

Don't think I'd want one. Yanks go for proper cruise control on their Wings and again not my thing. If the PC brigade get all our roads that straight I guess I'll just trailer the dirt bikes to a nice spot to ride.

[Bob]

Looks the same as this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=38423

Don't think I'd want one. Yanks go for proper cruise control on their Wings and again not my thing. If the PC brigade get all our roads that straight I guess I'll just trailer the dirt bikes to a nice spot to ride.

Cool... we've got a loop in place! I happened to notice that thread and put a link to this one in there!



Going back to what Skyrider said - I suppose it depends where you live in the UK. I live within 15 miles of the centre of London... so in that environment I really don't get the chance to just relax and rest my palm on a control like that. But the guy who reviewed it lives in the south-west and has easy access to Cornwall (if ever you visit the UK, Cornwall is a must). Not overcrowded like the rest of the place and so lots of nice, underused roads to exploit (especially the moors).

It also wouldn't be right for all bikes - sportsbikes in general I'd think wouldn't be suitable at all. It'd probably fit my ER-6f - but it wouldn't be suitable for Laura's 535 Virago as the bars aren't flat, but curve back.

If you've got the right bike, live in the right area and especially if you get cramped hands during/after riding, then I reckon this is a very good idea though. Like most of these ideas, horses for courses I suppose.

Wonder what the insurance viewpoint is of these? Would they consider it to be something that restricts control in the event of a claim?

[Hammer]

Tried one and find it a bit of a pain for NZ roads. Open motorway okay but in the twisty stuff I don't like it as it bugs me.