Has anyone tried this type of throttle lock?

[wayneman]

Thanks for clarification Chris. For some stupid reason i was trying to picture the "O" ring at the other end of the
throttle. This makes a whole lot more sense. Sometimes we get brain freeze and it takes a picture to let us
actually see the reality.
Thanks again,
Wayne

[Marv]

I used a thick O-ring for the SS1000 last Friday. It worked extremely well. It was thick enough that I could simply roll it on or off without even looking at it as I rode. And I could still twist the throttle to adjust my speed, and yet it would hold the throttle in the position I left it when I took my hand off.

Chris

I used the O ring on my 2009 650 and it worked very well. On my new 650 it slips. I tried to narrow the gap but it still slipped. Is it possible the O rings could be dry lubed? I have two different brands and they both slip. I am going to try cleaning them with alcohol to see if that helps. Are they all 1/8 inch diameter thick?

[Daboo]

If you buy them with a dimension of 1/8 inch, they should be that. The difference is important. I have a size just the tiniest bit thinner and it won't hold the throttle. I also find that simply rolling it over to the groove, doesn't mean it is in the groove on the underside.

Chris

[countryartist]

Thanks for posting the pic! I definitely would have placed it at the other end.
Nan

[Steve D UK]

Thanks for clarification Chris. For some stupid reason i was trying to picture the "O" ring at the other end of the
throttle. This makes a whole lot more sense. Sometimes we get brain freeze and it takes a picture to let us
actually see the reality.
Thanks again,
Wayne

Same here. I thought I wouldn't be able to try ths method as I have factory fitted heated grips and the heater wire would prevent me from placing an 'O' ring at the 'wrong' end of the throttle grip!

[sbukosky]

I used a thick O-ring for the SS1000 last Friday. It worked extremely well. It was thick enough that I could simply roll it on or off without even looking at it as I rode. And I could still twist the throttle to adjust my speed, and yet it would hold the throttle in the position I left it when I took my hand off.

Chris

I used the O ring on my 2009 650 and it worked very well. On my new 650 it slips. I tried to narrow the gap but it still slipped. Is it possible the O rings could be dry lubed? I have two different brands and they both slip. I am going to try cleaning them with alcohol to see if that helps. Are they all 1/8 inch diameter thick?

That might be the case. I just rode to the near by Advanced Auto Parts and got the o-ring. I noticed that there was a residue getting on the chrome end piece. Once rolled into the grove, the throttle would back off a little. I'll try some rubbing alcohol on the ring and surfaces too. Sure wish there was a Emgo throttle lock like I have for my 81 Yamaha Maxim. Takes up no space on the grip and is an easy flip on/off.

[sbukosky]

I cleaned up the O-ring and end cap with an alcohol wipe. Still slipped. Then upon looking closer, I saw that it was slipping on the chrome end cap. I see not all Burgmans have chrome there but mine does. I took a thin strip of duct tape and wrapped it around the end cap and tucked it in between the throttle grip. Now the O-ring doesn't slip.

[mike1nw]

To countryartist:
Slip the O-ring onto the bar end weight.
Ride.
When you acheive crusing speed, "Roll" the O-ring along the bar end weight, into the groove (as shown above).
The O-ring provides friction to hold the throttle where you want it.
Caution: it's tricky to hold the throttle AND maneuver the O-ring.
Although it provides friction, you can still make minute changes to the throttle.

Ahhhh- feel your right hand relax. Some kind of throttle lock is essential for long trips.