ToThrottlemeister or not to Throttlemeister, that is the ...

marecycling · Post by **marecycling** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:48 pm

Is the Throttlemeister the best product available for BMW cruisecontrol? If so, where is the best place to pick one up?
Thank you,
MArecycling

Post by **Biff's R** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:02 pm

bang for the buck, the throttle rocker is better. If you are in a hilly area the throttlemeister/bobs wrist rest will always require constant adjustment.

Post by **dnat928** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:31 pm

My new (to me - 2002) RR has them - they are GREAT. My old cruiser had a Cramp Buster - I thought that was good...til I got the RR and began using the 'miesters. Once twisted into position, you can relax and cruise with just fingertips on the grips. I occasionally take my RIGHT hand off the grip when another cycle is nearby and do something innocuous, like adjust the mirror, just to see if he notices.

And, um, there's the no-hands thing too, but better not go there...

Post by **Beemeridian** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 7:30 pm

Post by **challey** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:07 pm

The South African company Kaoko offers a TM-like control that's a bit less expensive
http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/kaok ... ntrols.htm

Not familiar with either unit but both seem to get good reviews.

big papa · Post by **big papa** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:59 pm

I had the TM on my Rockster and Hayabusa, worked as advertised, but rarely used it.

Panzerleder · Post by **Panzerleder** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:16 am

I wouldn't ride without a Throttlemeister. They are great -- much better than Bob's wrist rest which never worked properly. However, for elegant simplicity (not to mention low cost) nothing beats the old drilled set screw that used to come on the old R and K bikes -- before we became such a litigious society.

geothepencil · Post by **geothepencil** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:27 am

The TM with a supplementary ridged ring (for ease of setting on or off) mounted on the inside edge of the weight works very well for me. The ring was custom made by a machinist and sourced through Twin City BMW in Savoy.

geo

Post by **Ed K** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:32 am

Definitely go it, IMHO. I have one and its great... would recommend the lighter weight, of the two weight options.

HILLBILLIEBIKER · Post by **HILLBILLIEBIKER** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:04 am

Throttlemeister works for me.

Post by **baltm604** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:31 am

If you are frugal (did I say I'm cheap!), try bob's bmw for a bob's wrist rest. they will sell just one side for less than having to by the matching left side weight from TM.

Bill

Post by **wncbmw** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 11:59 am

I use the el cheapo trick of the rubber gasket between the throttle and the bar end for enough friction to allow taking my hand off when needed. Never liked the throttle rocker and took it off.

Do the TM and Bob's both take a different model for the R vs the GS? If so, I would need two, since I use the GS handguards in the winter.

My 10 cent part is universal!

nothing beats the old drilled set screw that used to come on the old R and K bikes -- before we became such a litigious society.

Amen to that! My old RS had one and it worked perfectly and simply with infinate adjustment.

Post by **baltm604** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:39 pm

I do the same thing. gs handguards in the winter. I ordered the GS version from Bob's and have no problem in the summer.

I just remove the handguard and put the bolt back in the weight.

Bill

Post by **jm1515** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:17 am

challey wrote:The South African company Kaoko offers a TM-like control that's a bit less expensive
http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/kaok ... ntrols.htm

This is what I use...and also purchased at AdvWorkshop.
It's well made and can be easily controlled, even with gloves.
I had to polish the bar end, tho, as it came in a flat black.