Crampbusters

[DaveS]

A few of you bought Crampbusters for the TLD run.
How good were they?

[pale rider]

I used one last year dave, not bad on the motorways for long periods but they become a bit awkward in heavy traffic when you want a degree of slow control..

but saying that, traveller had one for this years and it looked like it came off much easier than mine did which probably made a huge difference..

i've never bothered with one since, but i'm sure robster had some kind of screw up wheel on the throttle side bar-end which you screwed up and slightly jammed the throttle a bit so it didn't return by itself you had to physically throttle off... which looked like a much better way of doing it but a bit more complex to fit...

[raymo]

put one on for this years TLD.. still got it on..
it was very good, but had a few 'moments' in slow traffic when I blipped the throttle unexpectedly !!!

then got into the habit of moving it out the way as I came into a slow section ... just rotate it up and over , as it will move that way as its unwinding of the grip.. prefer it to a throttle lock.....

hope that helps

[Stormforce8]

The chosen 'cruise control' for the BMW GS range is either the Kaoko or Wunderlich throttle control.

I have been using a Vista Cruise Control on my @ for the past couple of years (after seeing Xanders one) - and have recommended them to other @ riders and KTM Adv riders - all are very happy with it.

[DaveS]

Thanks everyone I've gone for a bargain throttle cruise control from Jaws Motorcycles who manufacture them.
BMW R1150GS Cruise Control
Will report back on how good it is.

[steveR]

put one on for this years TLD.. still got it on..
it was very good, but had a few 'moments' in slow traffic when I blipped the throttle unexpectedly !!!

then got into the habit of moving it out the way as I came into a slow section ... just rotate it up and over , as it will move that way as its unwinding of the grip.. prefer it to a throttle lock.....

hope that helps

AOL!!

I really rate mine and like Raymo, roll it out of the way in town or when I hit some nice nadgery. For under a fiver, well worth a try! As I have a wonky right elbow/arm, it also reduces the strain considerably I have found.

[raymo]

AOL!!

I really rate mine and like Raymo, roll it out of the way in town or when I hit some nice nadgery. For under a fiver, well worth a try! As I have a wonky right elbow/arm, it also reduces the strain considerably I have found.

Hi Steve... I see 'fools seldom differ' ... best £6 I have spent on the bike ( mine was dear as I bought it at a local dealers )


really does take the strain of the old wrist and ageing elbow, and can be transfered from bike to bike in a few seconds )))

cheers
Raymo

[DaveS]

Interestingly Motorworks (BMW accessory retailer) told me not to use the Crampbuster on the BMW GS when you have heated grips.
The heated grip is fatter so he said it was too tight and caused the heating wires in the grip to break when it was moved around.
So I went for Jaws Cruise Control and around £20. Now fitted.

[Traveller]

put one on for this years TLD.. still got it on..
it was very good, but had a few 'moments' in slow traffic when I blipped the throttle unexpectedly !!!

then got into the habit of moving it out the way as I came into a slow section ... just rotate it up and over , as it will move that way as its unwinding of the grip.. prefer it to a throttle lock.....

hope that helps

As pale rider said, I used one on TLD and it is still on and used. I echo Raymos thoughts entirly. I have standard Honda heated grips and whilst it grips when resting your palm on it as you do when using it you can revolve it backwards through 360 degrees eaisly to re position it if required.

I have known of these things for a long time but disregarded them as a cheap gimmick. I bid for one that Panrider put up for auction on the basis that if it didnt work I would consign it to the "great idea rubbish in practice" pile of bits that I keep adding to every time I see a must have bit of kit. I will repalce the crampbuster immediatly if ever I loose this one.

Well worth it for the long boring bits. A little presure on it when you need to increase speed and reduce pressure to reduce. Deninatly reduces fatigue and makes for a more enjoyable ride.

PS my other bike is a 1800 goldwing that comes as standard with electronic cruise control, I rarley use it because it is such a faff. Technically it is excellent but in the real world I like to be able to make minor throttle adjustments all the time so I much prefer the crampbuster.
When I see one that fits 1" grips I shall buy it.

Thats my views added to the pot.

[Wee Jack]

Interestingly Motorworks (BMW accessory retailer) told me not to use the Crampbuster on the BMW GS when you have heated grips.
The heated grip is fatter so he said it was too tight and caused the heating wires in the grip to break when it was moved around.
So I went for Jaws Cruise Control and around £20. Now fitted.

Scottoiler crampbusters come in various diameters (to go over heated grips) and various "paddle" sizes.

The Crampbuster, Scottoiler Solutions