HOW-TO: Install a Throttlemeister throttle lock on a Buell Firebolt

[2007XB9R]

This can apply to any Buell, most likely, but I installed it on my Firebolt, so here it is. I'd been contemplating buying the Throttlemeister for some time but couldn't find any information on how's it's installed on a Buell. I wasn't sure if it's different from other bikes. It's super easy. So here's my experience.

Starting with the plastic endcaps, I just used a pair of plyers to remove them.

Here is a picture of the parts you'll need for the throttle side. The friction sleeve (all the way to the left in this pic) is what we'll use next.

First I rolled the rubber hand grip back on the throttle tube to expose the plastic underneath

Then I slid the friction sleeve onto the end of the throttle tube until it stops

Then roll the rubber grip back over the sleeve

After that's done you place the Throttlemeister end cap onto the shaft part and gently but firmly wiggle the unit into the end of the handle bar

Then it's just a matter of inserting the allen bolt into the end of the assembly and tightening to 8-10 foot pounds. Then you'll need to play around with the adjustment. Turn the Throttlemeister in the "throttle on" direction and check to see how it engages and then to "throttle off" and make sure that the throttle snaps back properly. To adjust it seems like you'll just need to loosen the allen bolt and pull the assembly out a little bit and retighten. Though I've heard of others using narrow washers to space out the end cap as well.

Overall it was a very easy installation that took me about 20 minutes total, and that includes the pictures and pouring through the instructions to make sure I didn't miss anything.

I hope this helps someone.

 

[MickD]

Thanks for the writeup. How do you like using it?

 

[Stevenc150]

Great write-up. [up]

 

[2007XB9R]

I just tried it out over the weekend and I like it a lot! I have to take my hand off the throttle to engage the friction lock but then it's easy to increase or decrease on the throttle, and it holds well. It also looks really sharp.

 

[bronjeremy]

i dont recall you saying what ones you actullly bought and where you purchased them from???

 

[hula Buell]

Verl cool!!! Where do you get them from?

 

[2007XB9R]

I got them through a parts dealer near me called Road Rider in San Jose, but you can buy them direct from www.throttlemeister.com

I bought the "standard" version, as opposed to the "heavy". Don't know if the heavy offers any benefit but the standard works great for me.

Edit: Additionally, the people at Throttlemeister are responive to questions and inquiries and are very happy to answer your questions and help you out wher they can. I'd recommend them to anyone.

 

[onelogue]

So this is like an option to give you cruise control?

 

[2007XB9R]

Of sorts, yes. It's a "friction lock" that, when engaged, will hold the throttle at whatever position you place it in. It will hold it tight enough to maintain your speed when you let go, but not so tight that you can't back it off in an emergency when you need to. So far it's been very reliable for me.

 

[Alfatango1]

I was looking into those but purchased a Vista Cruise instead. It was only $25.00 and you don't need to take your hand off the throttle to engage or disengage. You just flip it down or up with your thumb. It's been working great.

 

[racepro716]

I have one of the cheap plastic throttle locks on my Bolt and it works great. Totally worth the $30 or so. Makes a 6 hour ride easy, without it....Impossible, for an old guy like me anyways. Wayne

 

[racepro716]

Sorry, should read the whole post first. Pretty sure mine is the same as Alfa's. Wayne

 

[bolt08]

does anyone have a model # & or info to purchase one of the cheaper (Vista Cruise) I did a search on it, but I'm coming up with a lot of different items [confused]

 

[Alfatango1]

I think the one I got was for a Yamaha or Suzuki. I had to modify it a bit with a dremmel to bevel it to fit and I drilled a set screw into the throttle housing to hold it in place. The little metal bracket won't work with our bikes. It was real easy and when I get my bike back from the shop I'll post pictures.

 

[konarider94]

does it come with a blank for the left side? i wouldnt be able to handle only having a bar end on one side. would look goofy imo.

 

[Alfatango1]

Promised to post these awhile ago but just got around to taking pics:

 

[bolt08]

Alfatango1, got your PM, thanks [up]
+1 (rep point) on the how to instructions.
this will be on my bike soon thanks again!

 

[racepro716]

Alfa!!! Good for you, that's exactly like mine, glad someone posted pics, these things work great!! Wayne

 

[josh909]

what size do i need for the bolt?

 

[speachey]

Just installed my Throttlemeister and love it already. Taking a trip from Indy to Key West next week so we will see how it holds up on a 3,500+ mile trip. Noticed a huge reduction in the vibration at the handle bars also.