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Is anyone familiar with the Crampbuster? It's inexpensive, but based on the description on the manufacturer's website (http://www.crampbuster.com), the device seems like a good idea in theory that may not work well in practice.

I am a klutz, so I would be concerned about catching my sleeve or glove on the lever somehow. Murphy's Lay, you know.

I use a Kaoko throttle control
http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/kaok ... ntrols.htm

It is pricey, but very good quality. It works as advertised. I only use it for short periods so I can take my right hand off the throttle and let it drop. It is not a cruise control.

I use one. Most of the time I keep it rotated down out of the way. On longer trips, after 100 or more miles, I'll rotate it up into position. It's not cruise control, but it does help to take a bit of pressure off the right wrist. You can lean the bottom right portion of your palm on it to hold the throttle open, and that allows you to take your fingers off the grips a bit and flex and stretch them. It helps.

My only regret in moving to the BMW was that I had to give up the ol' flip-a-lever throttle lock I had grown to love while riding the Yamaha.

Call me a whimp, but after 4 hours of working the throttle without any sort of mechanical assistance, my right forearm and shoulder start complaining. I've gone with a knock-of version of the crampbuster that has a velcro strap instead of the ring of molded plastic. It has proven a great fatique reducer in those longer distance situations. If you are concerned about catching it your sleeve, wear your gloves with the gauntlet on the OUTSIDE of your jacket.

I've gotta say that for the shorter trips and around town stuff I still prefer not to use it. The velcro makes for an easy removal during the cold season when the GS handguards in place (between October and April).

I picked up a proper all-plastic one over the winter, so I'll have to give it a try. The idea of just spinning it out of the way might be the way to go!

Either way, it's WAY worth the $10 or so...

I've used one of my wifes thick hair bands (1/8-1/4" thick, 1.5" circle, black, cotton covered) and stretched it in between the grip and controls. Its just sort of stuffed in there and it gives some friction which helps your wrist a bit.

Use the band at your own risk, but it worked for me. I also tried a paddle-type wrist saver but I thought it got in the way sometimes. The band is nice because it does let the throttle go back to closed (slowly), and if I need to close the throttle quickly, it lets me.

The velcro makes for an easy removal during the cold season when the GS handguards in place (between October and April).

One other point about the Kaoko I mentioned above. It can be used with the GS handguards. They are compatible with each other.

rdsmith3 wrote:One other point about the Kaoko I mentioned above. It can be used with the GS handguards. They are compatible with each other.

So is the crampbuster or throttle rocker (whatever brand it is that I use). I use it with GS hand guards no problemo.

I used the throttlerocker and midol.

I used one and still have it but don't use it anymore. I think it's better than nothing but ended up with a free throttlemeister; and have since retired it. I didn't have a problem with it getting 'stuck' on clothing, but it was a little freaky in place while you are riding technical roads. In those cases, rotate it up and over until it's needed again. For <$15, get one and try it.

I use a cheap rubber o-ring (I had several in a drawer on my workbench) to fit in the gap between the bar end and the throttle. I have found that filling about 1/2 of the gap, with the rest of the o-ring on the throttle itself will hold the throttle open for several seconds for shield adjustment, nose scratching or whatever and provides relief from the throttle return spring on long rides without offering too much resistance for throttle munipulation.

And if I have to replace them, they run about 10 cents!

I had a throttle rocker and frankly, thought it worse than useless. Bob's Wrist Rest or a Throttlemister cost $100 and I would need two, one for when I use the GS handguards and one when I take them off. Had one on another bike and they work but I see no need.

(All opinions expressed here are strictly mine. YMMV )

For $6.00 it is probably one of the best values going.

Use it when you want and spin it out of the way when you don't want it.

For me, it's just enough of a relief to make a long drive a bit easier on the throttle hand.

Try it...you'll probably like it.

I used the throttlerocker and midol.

Thanks to all for the feedback. It's cheap enough to take a chance - though I couldn't find it for $6 like Eqyn Dad. I wound up ordering one from the manufacturer ($11 incl shipping).

I too use a throttle rocker.
I just finished a 3000 mile road trip and found it to be indespensible.
As one other mentioned it is a nice relief after lots of miles.
I have to use a rubber ring with it or it rotates downward with repeated rolling of the throttle. ...

At first I was thinking....
If you need this then your throttle cable is too tight!

But since soooo many of you are using this type of thing I am now thinking...
What is wrong with me that I can ride 8 hours straight and never feel like I need need one of these.

During a long ride the only thing hurting me is my but!

YMMV!

FirstBMW wrote:What is wrong with me that I can ride 8 hours straight and never feel like I need need one of these.

You must be a lot younger than the rest of us. Just wait ....

My problem is the throttle return spring or whatever it is. Take your hand off the throttle for a visor adjustment at certain RPMs and I feel like its going to throw me over the handlebars when it shuts down!

I've heard of the hair band (scrunchy). Do they use it like the rubber o-ring like described as above?