Cruise/throttle lock thingy

[Pain]

First post, been lurking a long time. Bit nervous, since the one thing I know for sure is everyone seem to know a whle lot more than me

I have an 80 xs11, bought is for a song a couple of years ago, and love it. I have done some (minor) stuff to it, oil changs and some wiring that was goofy. This one has be a bit stumped tho, and I am looking for opinions before I go part shopping.

There is a switch on the right handle bar I am guessing is a throttle lock, like for cruise-control. However, it does not maintain the bikes speed. It has a screw, but tightening the screw only makes the throttle stiffer, which I don't really like. I does also help the bike stay at speed, but I am not up for the trade off of the stiffer throttle.

So, is there a fix for this? Am I shopping for new parts? Can I get this part new anymore? Which parts exactly would I need? (I was shopping for the entire assembly, there are some up on ebay, but I think I would rather get new, if an option)

-T'anks

-Pain

[2fast]

Welcome Pain,
Any of the friction throttle locks will make the throttle stiffer in both directions. However, the type I have is commonly available (don't remember the name, but would be happy to send you a photo to match. The advantage is it has a thumb flip lever that you can flip down when you are at the setting you want to hold. You can still fairly easily move it around but it holds the setting quite well. Much nicer than a constant type (got that kind on my 73 Trident, built in by the factory!).

[Pain]

Mine has the thmub swtich, so that is what I am lookin' for.

It is replace-able then? Just the switch? I might get the part number and see if I can order it.

[Winterhawk]

Try adjusting it with the lever down. With the lever in the up position it should move free. If not maybe the grip is to close to it. pull the grip out some and adjust it to get the best of both worlds.

[2fast]

Not sure what you are missing, but if it is the thumb part, I would not count on getting any replacement parts for it, they are only about $20-25 for a complete new setup. No one will sell parts for something that cheap, just go get a new one. If you have a complete one, follow Winterhawk's advice for adjustment.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey there Pain,

Like Winterhawk said, the thumb latch is to set the lock, so it shouldn't turn too easily in the locked position. When you flip the switch/lever up so that the lock is not engaged, then the throttle should turn as easily as if you had no lock on it at all. So adjust it so that it holds and locks when it's flipped into the lock position, but so that it turns easily/freely when not locked. That's how it should feel. It's mostly for when you have attained the highway speed you want so you would then lock it. It's not to allow constant adjustments like for intown driving!
T.C.

[MartyA]

Pain, Hi and welcome. There are lots of flks here who know more than you, lots know less, like me, don't worry.

Regarding your throttle lock, all you can do is keep it clean and check the adjustment. Mine is a Universal Vista Cruise, has a bolt on clamp and an arm that crosses over my kill switch to a spring loaded thumb lever that clamps on my throttle. It does get a little stiff as the season wears on, you have to wipe it down once in a while to get the little pieces of dust and grit out. And you are right about it not holding the speed. They are not cruise controls. Mine slips a bit when I set it, so I always crank it up a little first. Any small hill and my bike slows way down.

But on a short flat it is a nifty way to lock the throttle and give your right hand a brief rest.

Just keep it clean, test it a few times each week or month before heading out.

Photo examples here: http://www.casporttouring.com/thesto...ta-Cruise.html

[2fast]

Marty,
That's the one I have too, could not remember the name. It's a nice, simple, reliable and cheap device. Until I grow up and get a full plastic haul it all with built in auto type cruise, it will do just fine. Like you said, it just lets you rest your hand a while. Works for me!