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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: Throttle Lock Reply #15 - 09/10/07 at 15:02:26 No. comes with the kit. I ordered mine thru the local Suzuki dealer for a couple of dollars more. (but no freight) http://www.jcwhitney.com/Motorcycle-Handlebar-Accessories/600014745.jcw?TID=2... You can see the parts breakdown
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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: Throttle Lock Reply #16 - 09/11/07 at 07:19:47 Okay, I see the whole thing for the VC. And I don't like it. For those who have the Flip-a-Lever, any drawbacks?
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Re: Throttle Lock
Reply #17 - 09/11/07 at 07:30:32

I think I'm the only person using the Flip-a-lever.

Here is the thread that discussed the initial install:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;n...

Kuruyakn (sp) Iso Grips have been put on since then, still works fine.
I'm happy with it. I can set it, and still turn the throttle to adjust speed for hills and such.

The only possible drawbacks:
1. Not quite as easy to flip on/off as the VC.
2. Lever hits the tank bag if I'm not careful.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Greg modified his VC to eliminate most of that strap and the locking ring on the left. Here is the thread, but the picture isn't coming up:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;n...

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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: Throttle Lock Reply #18 - 09/11/07 at 14:11:43 Yozguyz, thanks for the info which i did print out yesterday to read and look at the mounting instructions. I appreciate everyones help. Thanks!
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Re: Throttle Lock
Reply #19 - 09/11/07 at 14:30:18

skatnbnc wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

Yozguyz, thanks for the info which i did print out yesterday to read and look at the mounting instructions.

I appreciate everyones help.
Thanks!

As Youzguyz said, I changed the VC brace in mine. The brace isn't much more obtrusive than the Flip a Lever thingie that hangs down, but it is necessary because the locking part sort of floats on the grip.

BTW - has anyone used the NEP Cruise Control in a 1" diameter? I know that Stinger got one, but it wouldn't fit on his for some reason.

Here is my Vista Cruise which I had to bore out about 1/32" to fit on a Kuryakyn grip.

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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: Throttle Lock Reply #20 - 09/11/07 at 17:46:02 Greg. I thought about doing the same thing but I do not have as much meat (metal) to bore into because of the 4 way flasher switch.
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Re: Throttle Lock
Reply #21 - 09/11/07 at 21:02:23

vtail wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

Greg. I thought about doing the same thing but I do not have as much meat (metal) to bore into because of the 4 way flasher switch. Grin

Yeah. And just when are you gonna need a 4 way flasher? That'll just make you a better target Tongue

Well, in hind sight, I'd have done it a little different. I'd have used 3 MM screws instead of 4 MM. I used just what I had on hand.

However, I bet that you could make a bracket that is similar with 2 vertical screws, instead. They would be tapped into the area around the throttle tube with no wires underneath. Just a thought

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Re: Throttle Lock
Reply #22 - 09/11/07 at 21:42:09

What did you use as a bracket? Homemade?

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

As Youzguyz said, I changed the VC brace in mine. The brace isn't much more obtrusive than the Flip a Lever thingie that hangs down, but it is necessary because the locking part sort of floats on the grip.

BTW - has anyone used the NEP Cruise Control in a 1" diameter? I know that Stinger got one, but it wouldn't fit on his for some reason.

Here is my Vista Cruise which I had to bore out about 1/32" to fit on a Kuryakyn grip.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/gmdinusa/Vista_Cruise_3326.jpg

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Throttle Lock Reply #23 - 09/12/07 at 04:50:11 KWKaletta wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09: What did you use as a bracket? Homemade? Just a little scrap of steel, a vise and a dremel tool. And 2 stainless bolts. That's it... ...oh yeah, a 4 mm tap too.
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Re: Throttle Lock
Reply #24 - 09/12/07 at 06:36:26

I don't have the Kurk grips, and I do have the new flasher button on the master cylinder. This is this reason I was looking at something with a smaller profile.

I ride every day so I did not want to add something that is going to bother me with interferance. But when I ride highway, I am usually on a few hours trek and can go longer if I can stretch my hand during the ride.
Still thinking....

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Re: Throttle Lock
Reply #25 - 09/12/07 at 13:55:50

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

Yeah. And just when are you gonna need a 4 way flasher? That'll just make you a better target Tongue

Probably never but it came on the bike. I'm looking at something you suggested when I get some time, for now it works great as is. A couple of allenbolts would look nice instead of those standard bolts

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Throttle Lock Reply #26 - 09/13/07 at 07:49:18 Quote: ... A couple of allenbolts would look nice instead of those standard bolts You are very correct. Not very pretty. I have already changed them to button head screws, but I couldn't make the tapped holes smaller I should update the photo.
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Re: Throttle Lock
Reply #27 - 09/23/07 at 03:22:37

skatnbnc wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

I don't have the Kurk grips, and I do have the new flasher button on the master cylinder. This is this reason I was looking at something with a smaller profile.

I ride every day so I did not want to add something that is going to bother me with interferance. But when I ride highway, I am usually on a few hours trek and can go longer if I can stretch my hand during the ride.
Still thinking....

I know you said you dont want a cramp buster, but that's what I add for highway riding. I also ride every day, usually keep the cramp buster off and out of the way. It only goes on for extended trips.

I'm heading out in a bit for a 500 mile ride today, 300 of it is highway, I will put the crampbuster on before I leave. It only takes 2 seconds to put on or off, and allows you to stretch your hand.

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skatnbnc Serious Thumper Offline Spinning Pink Posts: 1286 New Bern NC Gender:	Re: Throttle Lock Reply #28 - 09/23/07 at 13:38:39 I appreciate all the input. I'm holding off on purchasing anything just yet due to other bills that got in the way, but will update once I get something. thanks all!
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