I should have added that in my post.SteveD wrote: Mine is left on all the time.
Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
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Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
Push bike inner tube cut and fitted to the twist grip stops mine from moving.Sibbo wrote:FUTURE wrote:This is what I use.
I have one of those and it is good ,although it seems to need constant adjustment .
That screw looks great ! I just checked Tilly and there is a nice hole where there should be a bolt . I'll ring Munich ,it looks as though it might be worth $18 .
Thanks fellas !
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Yep ,I've done that ...i even glued a bit of 120 g sandpaper to the inside face .It always seems to gradually slip around .
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Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
A combination of the factory throttle screw and lighter weight carb springs was what I needed. With the lighter springs, I was able to back off on the drag from the throttle screw. Much more pleasant and easier to maintain speed.
Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
I have one of Bill Schneider's Flip-a-Lever Throttle Control thingys. It works like the factory friction lock, except it can be locked and unlocked with a lever. Sorry I don't have a picture. Its dark outside. Anyway, it is a simple and functional device, but evidently is not available anymore.
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32266
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Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
Thats the one that I run. I must have bought one of the last ones then.bbelk wrote:I have one of Bill Schneider's Flip-a-Lever Throttle Control thingys. It works like the factory friction lock, except it can be locked and unlocked with a lever. Sorry I don't have a picture. Its dark outside. Anyway, it is a simple and functional device, but evidently is not available anymore.
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32266
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Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
A friend uses his g/f's scrunchy wrapped b/w the thottle grip and the housing.
Then there's this thing too.
http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html
Then there's this thing too.
http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html
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Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
I've heard of people using an O-ring in the same way. The disadvantage for both is that you can't easily "turn it off."SteveD wrote:A friend uses his g/f's scrunchy wrapped b/w the thottle grip and the housing.
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Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
SteveD wrote:A friend uses his g/f's scrunchy wrapped b/w the thottle grip and the housing.
Then there's this thing too.
http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html
Hmmm , 5 minutes on the bandsaw would make one of those .I have a bit of 1/2'' HDPE lying around ,black even !
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Re: Throttle lock /cruise control for an R80 ?
instead of the screw, how about the old flip-a-lever. they seem to be out of business, but you'll find them on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcyc ... 4aa8104f29
i have them on all my airheads. they allow you to easily turn them off when you want.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcyc ... 4aa8104f29
i have them on all my airheads. they allow you to easily turn them off when you want.