Cruise-Mate for Can-Am Spyder!?

[1VENOM]

I'm looking forward to the Smokies in September but, I feel a need for a Throttle lock. I have been researching on my own, but, were better than here to get the expert opinion on long distance cruising.
I found, (all thou not lost), a less expensive throttle lock. Could I please get some of our experts to give an opinion on the Cruise-Mate for Spyders.
Here is the link; http://www.cruise-mate.com/Products_Spyder.htm.
Throttlemeister is 3 times as expensive, http://www.throttlemeister.com/applications.html.

Going with a car style cruise is too expensive, (for me). http://www.mccruise.com/

A Cramp Buster doesn't cut it, (for me). http://www.crampbuster.com/

Finally to put things in prospective I have large hands and need the entire grip for my hands, not wanting to really use, anything like this http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Moto.../dp/B0014FVGIU

[Dragonrider]

Just buy the throttle lock for any 7/8 bar - such as Suzuki. Price $12 to $20, depending on where you buy it. It will take less than 5 minutes to install.

Add a cramp buster or similar Kury add on, and you'll be good for all day.

[patches]

Yeap, did the same thing. Went to a local shop, but a throttle lock for 7/8 bars, used some zip ties to hold it where I wanted and I had my cruise control. It may not adjust all by itself but it is not like I have my hand in my pocket, it can be maintained just by little puch of a finger on the throttle. Great for giving the right hand a break.

[SpyderGirl]

We rode 6200 miles cross-country last year and had a throttlemeister and a crampbuster and never really used (or needed) the throttlemeister at all.

[bjt]

The Cruise-mate looks like it will work as good as any of the other cheap throttle locks. I bought my throttle lock (Vista Cruise) for about $15 from my dealer and it really doesn't take up any handgrip space. Being they don't make a model specifically for a Spyder, the installation instructions I used are here.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...7&postcount=51

[dltang]

I know the Throttlemeister is more expensive but with all of the long distance riding I have done, it has been a lifesaver. I am so glad I have it. I have the heavy ones so it actually extends the size of my handgrip and helps slightly with vibration. I don't regret for a minute spending the money on it. I have not tried the VistaCruise or ThrottleMate and I may like those as well but it is way too late and I won't be switching now.

[Latemarch]

I also recommend the Throttlemeister.
Ease of installation and it reduces handlebar vibration.

[ataDude]

Ah, ha! You have not forgotten about me!
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The Cruise-mate looks like it will work as good as any of the other cheap throttle locks. I bought my throttle lock (Vista Cruise) for about $15 from my dealer and it really doesn't take up any handgrip space. Being they don't make a model specifically for a Spyder, the installation instructions I used are here.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...7&postcount=51

[Rando]

Ah, ha! You have not forgotten about me!

We miss you not having a Spyder and telling us about all your great mods! I have the same throttle lock installed per your instructions. Great mod!

[1VENOM]

ataDude your never out of our minds. I'm going to go with the throttle lock you suggested, for 7/8" bars and a Cramp buster. Did you have more pics than the one of the completed install? Just curious. Thanks everyone for your opinions and suggestions. Off to the store. Oh, before I go, did anyone install handle bar weights? What would you suggest? Bye

[ataDude]

We miss you not having a Spyder and telling us about all your great mods! I have the same throttle lock installed per your instructions. Great mod!

Thanks, Randy!

ataDude your never out of our minds. I'm going to go with the throttle lock you suggested, for 7/8" bars and a Cramp buster. Did you have more pics than the one of the completed install? Just curious. Thanks everyone for your opinions and suggestions. Off to the store. Oh, before I go, did anyone install handle bar weights? What would you suggest? Bye

Thanks, Venom... but that's the only pic I have... and of course, I can't take more. How about one on a Triumph Thunderbird?
http://www.thunderbird1600.com/csp/t...Green&InPage=1

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[Some Guy]

Ah, ha! You have not forgotten about me!
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I think of you every time I look over the top of your, I mean, MY CHAD!

[1VENOM]

Thanks, Venom... but that's the only pic I have... and of course, I can't take more. How about one on a Triumph Thunderbird?
http://www.thunderbird1600.com/csp/t...Green&InPage=1

Pretty bike! Yours? My first bike was a Triumph 650 Chopped. Loved it.

[ataDude]

I think of you every time I look over the top of your, I mean, MY CHAD!

Glad you're enjoying it, Mr. Some.

Thanks, Venom... but that's the only pic I have... and of course, I can't take more. How about one on a Triumph Thunderbird?
http://www.thunderbird1600.com/csp/t...Green&InPage=1

Pretty bike! Yours? My first bike was a Triumph 650 Chopped. Loved it.

Yepper... it's what I got in trade for the Spyder...

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[bjt]

Ah, ha! You have not forgotten about me!
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We miss you not having a Spyder and telling us about all your great mods! I have the same throttle lock installed per your instructions. Great mod!

+1

[Roger]

I just completed a 1500 mile trip with a crampbuster and throttlemeister crampbuster worked just fine but i felt it5 got in the way sometimes the other one worked also but if you hit a bump the throttle would speedup or slow down i may consider getting the mc cruise.

[sledhead]

I installed the cruise mate this weekend.
It's certainly not a cruise control per say but it works great when you want to rest your right arm a bit.
Make sure you have a 21/64 drill bit and a 3/8-24 tap available. The instructions don't clearly call that out so when I started the project I realized that I needed to run to the local hardware store.
Other than the "not so great" instructions the unit works great. Plus its very inconspicuous under the throttle.
Good luck!!

[ArmyJoe]

For those considering a throttle lock, know it's not a cruise control. When you go uphill, you slow down. When you go downhill, you speed up. If you don't like this, you'll be constantly futzing with it.

Although I have a Throttlemeister, I rarely use it.

[Tom in NM]

For those considering a throttle lock, know it's not a cruise control. When you go uphill, you slow down. When you go downhill, you speed up. If you don't like this, you'll be constantly futzing with it.

Although I have a Throttlemeister, I rarely use it.

But Deb made a good point - if your hands are that big, the Throttlemeister will give you some extra length.

While I have hardly used it, it works great and does dampen vibration - plus it looks so good, you don't notice it.

Tom

[NancysToy]

Both Nancy and I use our Throttlemeisters continually. Even with your hand controlling the throttle, they relieve the continual, tiring throttle tension. Like our vintage bikes, they require turning off the throttle as well as twisting it on. On the road, they are a blessing, as are all throttle friction devices. Yes, they require continual adjustment, but you get quite used to the tiny tweaks. Riding without one requires constant adjustments, too. I have cruise on my RTS, but sometimes I miss my Throttlemeister on that one, too. BTW, the BRP cruise speed varies on hills, too. It just makes its own adjustments.

[Venym]

I have had the Throttlemiester on my bike since 2008 when I bought my bike. I guess it does the job but I do not like how you have to manipulate your hand to turn it on and off. It does help with vibration. A flick of a switch would be much easier. Spyder Quinn and I are looking at the Cruise-Mate system. I like the fact that it is out of the way on the bottom. It seems to work well and has some great reviews. You can still throttle on and off while it is locked. I will let you know how it works when I put it on and use it. Oh yeah and it is only $50.00.

[NancysToy]

I have had the Throttlemiester on my bike since 2008 when I bought my bike. I guess it does the job but I do not like how you have to manipulate your hand to turn it on and off. It does help with vibration. A flick of a switch would be much easier. Spyder Quinn and I are looking at the Cruise-Mate system. I like the fact that it is out of the way on the bottom. It seems to work well and has some great reviews. You can still throttle on and off while it is locked. I will let you know how it works when I put it on and use it. Oh yeah and it is only $50.00.

You can still roll the throttle on and off with a Throttlemeister, if it is adjusted correctly. Nancy and I never turn ours off.

[stormtrooper]

I installed cruise mate over the winter and tried it out last weekend. I like it alot you can adjust it for how much pressure to put on the throttle. The install is easy after you figure out the directions on where to drill and keep the drilling straight.

[COOLMACHINE]

Hello 1Venom,
Another spyder ryder was asking about solving the problem of vibration on their spyder. I told them I liked the cruise control of the Throttlemeister and it was also a good damper to the vibration in the handlebars. I posted two pics of my throttlemeisters on my spyder. Here's the pics
You still get to keep your full grip. I like the throttlemeister very much. For me, it works best for taking my hand off the throttle for a minute or two to give my hand a rest.

[M2Wild]

Pretty snazzy looking piece and not very expensive either. But I should install my vista cruise first befor thinking bout this one.