Bikemiser: if you punch Kaoko Throttle lock into Search a lot of retailers should pop-up. I seem to recall it was in the $120-$150 dollar range.
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I thought your dissatisfaction with the Go Cruise was related to physical disability in that arthritis didn't allow you to press down with the forefinger. At least that was the stated reason.I switched from GoCruise, which I found lacking, to an Atlas throttle lock. Much better IMO and yes, more expensive but also worth the price.
where do you get a Kaoko throttle lock?
For my arthritic hand it was very awkward and a bit painful to operate as it is supposed to be used.I thought your dissatisfaction with the Go Cruise was related to physical disability in that arthritis didn't allow you to press down with the forefinger. At least that was the stated reason.
A question from someone who was never good at math. The frunk size has been increased from 22L to 23L. I have a 2020. I've bought a 2L bottle of soda in my life time and there is no way you could fit 10, 2L bottles of soda, let alone 9, 8, 7, 6 or 5. Maybe 4. My remedial math skills tells me that would be 8L. Granted, there would be additional space around the 2L bottles, but how are they calculating 23L? That just doesn't seem possible.
Using my workman's point of view, I know I can easily hold two six-packs of beer with room to spare for chips and dip.
Hansonb4 / Bob
Suppose we will leave it at this disagreement. Your description of how to use these devices clearly shows no one ever showed you how brilliant the Go Cruise is for the task of holding speed over varying terrain. It doesn't require as much micro adjustment as a friction lock but it does require understanding how to use it.I also looked at the Kaoko throttle locks.
I opted for the Atlas, which is a different operating style, because it locks with simple pressure from your thumb, unlocks the same way. Regardless of whether someone uses a Kaoko, Atlas or a GoCruise, all of them are just a different way to accomplish the same thing ... hold a reasonably steady speed on flat ground. I found the GoCruise lacking because I ride so little flat ground so it required an awkward finger stretch to continue reengage. It seemed like I was constantly riding with my finger laying on top of it because I had to continue to adjust it. Atlas just holds wherever I micro adjust the throttle as I over-ride it and feel much more natural to use, no need to do finger exercises before hopping on the bike. I could not find someone who personally owned a Kaoko, but I've seen lots of positive reviews, I was just not comfortable buying it without a personal testimonial.
For my arthritic hand it was very awkward and a bit painful to operate as it is supposed to be used.
That said, I think its a poor design and if my hands were as flexible as someone a bit healthier there is still no way that I'd think that is a good design. It's cheap. I'll give it that. It works in a very basic way. But I don't think it works well, even as intended.
Actually I had someone show me, and it just doesn't seem natural.Suppose we will leave it at this disagreement. Your description of how to use these devices clearly shows no one ever showed you how brilliant the Go Cruise is for the task of holding speed over varying terrain. It doesn't require as much micro adjustment as a friction lock but it does require understanding how to use it.
I learned that using a friction lock like the Krako, Atlas, Vista Cruise, etc was half the result with twice the work as using the simple cheap Go Cruise.
Proof will be in the riding of the new bike. Many bikes are ride by wire now with no problems with off-idle response so it's not a universal characteristic of RBW. Some early fuel injected bikes in the early 2000s had snatchy throttles as the injectors coped with off-idle response with varying degrees of effectiveness. The ST1300 was one and it rewarded a smooth hand or infuriated or embarrassed riders that couldn't rewire their right wrist to brain connections with sufficient saddle time. There were modifications like the G2 Throttle Tamer eccentric or an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator that helped speed the learning curve.
Thanks for the response! I know. I'm the eternal optimist!no use getting excited about the 2021 NC until we know it'll be coming here.
Did you get the top or bottom kit?I switched from GoCruise, which I found lacking, to an Atlas throttle lock. Much better IMO and yes, more expensive but also worth the price.
Only the bottom mount fits. In fact the top mount only fits a few bikes, the bottom is almost universalDid you get the top or bottom kit?
Only the bottom mount fits. In fact the top mount only fits a few bikes, the bottom is almost universal
No issues with fitting. The grip puppies are on the grip. The Atlas is between the grip and the switch collar. The Atlas does not clamp onto the grip. It is next to the grip.Looks like you've got Grip Puppies over the stock grips.
Any fitment issues with Grip Puppies and the Atlas?
From your photos it seems there shouldn't be.