Anybody tried one of these....

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:32 pm

http://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV+Throttl ... stable.htm

Or one of the cheaper, plastic versions?

Last year's trip to Spain (more specifically the return, as I did more miles on motorways coming home) really showed up the hand-numbing vibes on my ST at constant speeds. Are these things any good?

Pete

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 6:28 pm

I tried the cheaper throttle rocker on my 1200s.

A few of my mates really rate them, but I didn't get on with it because of the eccentric throttle. The rocker was never quite in the right position because of the high degree of rotation to get the throttle to the useful range.

Should be good on most other bikes without the daft throttle arrangement.

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 6:39 pm

Thanks for the reply.

Would one of the various positions the MV one can be used in get round that problem do you think?

Pete

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:31 pm

The standard plastic one can be adjusted, I just found I was always moving it depending on whether I was in town or on the motorway. Got fed up in the end.

I think it's personal preference, buy one, or buy one of the cheaper plastic ones and give it a go. You can always eBay it.

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:35 pm

Ta. Think I'll get one anyway, then give it a go across France in June. Last year, my right hand was just about dead.....!

Pete

andy griff · Post by **andy griff** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:47 pm

milleplod wrote:Ta. Think I'll get one anyway, then give it a go across France in June. Last year, my right hand was just about dead.....!

Pete

Go a different way, the R1200RS has a cruise control and its bleeding brilliant - touch more expensive admittedly

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:08 pm

andy griff wrote: Go a different way, the R1200RS has a cruise control and its bleeding brilliant - touch more expensive admittedly

I had a sit on one at Rainbow a while ago. Tbh, it felt a bit small compared to the ST, which put me off a bit. As did the price!

I've had the ST 5+ years now though, it might be time for a change....

Pete

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:59 pm

Dunno, this seems good value for money when 16k is not out of the norm for a new bike.

http://www.bmwapprovedusedbikes.co.uk/b ... ozNTgxNDk=

Got quite a few optional extras too.

Chris

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:16 pm

I tried one years ago, but found during in-town riding - it was a hazard.

Threw it in the bin.

Al

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:35 pm

I have used a throttle rocker for ten years now. Granted it worked better on the 11 than the 12 because of the eccentric throttle but as I have now all but cured the eccentricity with that plastic insert thingy and the grip puppies I no longer have to shuffle it around depending on the environment I'm riding in. This one that you show is in essence the same thing but made of metal and can be turned at a right angle for reasons that escape me. The throttle rocker is curved in line with ones palm. I couldn't ride without one. Distances or otherwise as constant throttle adjustment really buggers my wrist.

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:41 pm

boxerscott wrote:Dunno, this seems good value for money when 16k is not out of the norm for a new bike.

http://www.bmwapprovedusedbikes.co.uk/b ... ozNTgxNDk=

Got quite a few optional extras too.

Chris

I've been toying with this one myself. It has just about everything except ESA which I'm not bothered about but the thing that puts me off the LC's is all the tech. There's just quite a bit to go wrong with the latest bikes, and that dash is a horror show. My other option is a 'new' last of the line Griso and keep it for the next ten years.

Sorry. Thread theft.

Neil178 · Post by **Neil178** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 1:06 am

Blackal wrote:I tried one years ago, but found during in-town riding - it was a hazard.
Threw it in the bin.Al

Ditto. Bastard thing got caught up in my glove somehow on a roundabout and opened the throttle.
Ended up crossing lanes almost hitting a van. How I missed it I don't know, but I also threw it away rather than sell it.
For a long journey a throttlemeister is better imo.

YouTube · Post by **Paul** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:18 am

Another option to try are these grip puppies. They are a foam tube that you fit over your handlebars. They worked for me, reducing the vibration numbness I was getting in my throttle hand.

Cheers,

Paul

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:07 am

Thanks for the replies and info chaps, appreciated!

I've had a look at the Throttlemeister, and also dropped on this - https://www.kaoko.com/B2C/p/449241/1200 ... ear+models which looks a good bet too.

I do have Grip Puppies on my ST, they do make a bit of difference, but I'd like the option to be able to take my hand completely off the throttle for a while.

Pete

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:07 am

milleplod wrote:Thanks for the replies and info chaps, appreciated!

I've had a look at the Throttlemeister, and also dropped on this - https://www.kaoko.com/B2C/p/449241/1200 ... ear+models which looks a good bet too.

I do have Grip Puppies on my ST, they do make a bit of difference, but I'd like the option to be able to take my hand completely off the throttle for a while.

Pete

Jesus! That price has to be a typo surely!?