New to the Spyder and have a couple questions

[Kennypatterson]

Hello! I recently bought my girlfriend a 2009 Can Am SE5 and thus far she loves it. Now she don't have to ride on the back of my bike and she loves the independence. There are two things she is really wanting. First is risers, which we have elected to use the Kewl Metal risers, the second is a throttle lock. This is where I need some advice.

What throttle locks are you using and what is your feedback?

Thanks

KP

 

[Chupaca]

Choices choices..!!

Welcome to both the spyder world and this awesome site. You can check with our vendors on the home page and search the site as well. Not fond of any of the lock systems I use the cramp buster/palm cruise. She could try it for a few bucks while you decide...:thumbup:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I can't help with the throttle lock question. But :welcome:

 

[lil rabbit]

I have one that I purchased from Customcruising.com.

 

[Kennypatterson]

I have one that I purchased from Customcruising.com.

Do you happen to know the brand?

 

[JerryB]

Hi Kenny,

Re: First is risers, which we have elected to use the Kewl Metal risers,

You might give these a look: 4 1/2" EZ Risers - cost $129.00 http://www.customdynamics.com/can_am...bar_Riser_Kits

Jerry Baumchen

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome:

ThrottleMeister... The best system on the Planet!

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: We had one of those. We put 4" risers--custom made because there were not after market ones at the time. They gave a nice sitting up riding position. You choice of KM ones is pretty much right on.

Also used a Cramp Buster for those longer trips. Easy on, easy off, about $10. Never felt the need for cruise on the RS--but I do like it now that I have it on the RT's.

Enjoy your new ride. That is a nice machine. :yes:

 

[MCML]

ThrottleMeister - although I sure am looking forward to having actual cruise control on my next bike/trike.

 

[Kennypatterson]

Thanks for all the input. I have cruise on both of my Harley's, and now she HAS to have one.

I don't blame her.

 

[Kennypatterson]

Thought I would share.

This is the one I picked up for my girlfriend. 2009 with only 1700 and paid $7500.

(This is a pic from the Craigslist ad)

 

[garb55]

:welcome:

ThrottleMeister... The best system on the Planet!

ThrottleMister
sounds like you got it at Octoberfest :roflblack::roflblack::cheers:

 

[AMTJIM]

The throttle lock thing is a little odd and sometimes irritating if not riding alone (tring to adjust for other bikes) beyond giving the hand a break, they don't compensate obviously for hills or wind etc. Throttle mate is fairly cheap and discrete. There are aftermarket cruise controls out there(like audiovox), but in many/most cases they were ment more for vehicle interiors so some parts aren't weather proof, like the controls.

 

[loisk]

cruise

there's a thread somewhere on finding the "hidden" cruise control on the grip - but I don't know if this applies to your model. Worth checking out though.

Oh and tell her from me - the list of things she Absolutely Must Have (I call them AMH's) will grow and grow and grow ... Have Fun

 

[ARtraveler]

there's a thread somewhere on finding the "hidden" cruise control on the grip - but I don't know if this applies to your model. Worth checking out though.

Oh and tell her from me - the list of things she Absolutely Must Have (I call them AMH's) will grow and grow and grow ... Have Fun

I am guessing not...because the RT with cruise did not come out until the 2010 model year. If someone knows otherwise, please pipe in. Thanks. :bowdown:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

EZ-RISERS

Hi Kenny,

Re: First is risers, which we have elected to use the Kewl Metal risers,

You might give these a look: 4 1/2" EZ Risers - cost $129.00 http://www.customdynamics.com/can_am...bar_Riser_Kits

Jerry Baumchen

:agree::agree::agree:.............There have been shipping issue with dealing with Kewl Metal products and I 'm sure the EZ-risers are less expensive ................jmho.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[Dan-Am]

Throttle lock

Take a look at Cruise-Mate. I just installed it and it works nicely...looks OEM!

 

[Kennypatterson]

:agree::agree::agree:.............There have been shipping issue with dealing with Kewl Metal products and I 'm sure the EZ-risers are less expensive ................jmho.......Mike :thumbup:

you were right. Tried to order from Kewl Metal, go the run around and then they finally email me and tell me they are discontinued. TERRIBLE Customer Service (or lack there of)

 

[MRH]

there's a thread somewhere on finding the "hidden" cruise control on the grip - but I don't know if this applies to your model. Worth checking out though.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ol-on-Base-RS&highlight=hidden+cruise+control

That's the thread.

 

[loisk]

fly by wire

You're right guys, this Hidden Fix won't work on older models, pre-fly by wire throttle...