Throttle assist

[Seeker]

Originally Posted by redtrummy

I may be missing the obvious here but my cub (1967) came fitted with a screw and friction plate on the twistgrip that could be set to old any throttle position. I thought these had been banned because if you fell off the rear wheel could continue spinning at high revolutions, becoming a safety hazard in its self .

I don't know if they're illegal, I couldn't find any info. The MOT says that the throttle must work "normally". There aren't any disclaimers in the adverts not that that means much. Years ago I fitted rubber bands between the throttle grip and the switch gear and, after one ride, removed them - it's disconcerting when the throttle doesn't shut off when released. I don't know whether R1ffR4ff's can be overridden without "deactivating" it, the Atlas one allows the throttle to be adjusted or shut without pressing anything.

I'll try the Oxford throttle assist first, thanks for your inputs.

[R1ffR4ff]

On mine you can still use/close the throttle when it's gripped it's just stiff so it doesn't lock it as such just grips it

[embee]

I use the crampbuster type throttle hand "rest" on my NC. It makes for much more pleasant touring if doing long sessions on main roads and motorways, especially abroad where roads aren't packed full like here in the UK.
Very simple to just rotate out of the way when not required, negotiating towns etc.
It's as simple as you could want really. Not a big outlay if you decide you don't like it. Just as most things like this, it might seem a bit odd at first when you're conscious of it being "new", but after a few hours you just get used to it.

[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by Seeker

I don't know if they're illegal, I couldn't find any info. The MOT says that the throttle must work "normally". There aren't any disclaimers in the adverts not that that means much. Years ago I fitted rubber bands between the throttle grip and the switch gear and, after one ride, removed them - it's disconcerting when the throttle doesn't shut off when released. I don't know whether R1ffR4ff's can be overridden without "deactivating" it, the Atlas one allows the throttle to be adjusted or shut without pressing anything.

I'll try the Oxford throttle assist first, thanks for your inputs.

I would certainly want the throttle to close itself when released, the Oxford thingy seems to allow normal operation except you can use palm of hand to keep throttle in position, but when throttle is released it will close itself...