I see no disadvantage to a throttle lock.
Even my bikes with cruise control have one.

Sometimes you just have to give your hand a break.

Have had both, much prefer the throttle lock. The lock allows you take your hand off the throttle, flex it, trail it in the breeze, shake out a cramp, etc. Crampbuster allows you to loosen your grip. Throttle lock can be adjusted to still return, but allow less force and less grip to maintain throttle opening. Crampbuster still needs to be held steady to modulate speed. Throttle lock will need adjustments constantly unless the road is really flat. Crampbuster needs to rolled out of the way to not be in use, and is awkward to put in that position. Throttle lock can be disengaged easily-depending on style. I have the Kaoko lock, which I like because the lock/unlock feature works the same rotation as the throttle, i.e. rolling off throttle eases the lock feature, but not necessarily enough to completely disengage it.

I find that that Crampbuster always seemed to be in the way.  As a matter of fact i think it's in the way on my workbench right now. 

Let me know if you want it.

Have had both, much prefer the throttle lock. The lock allows you take your hand off the throttle, flex it, trail it in the breeze, shake out a cramp, etc. Crampbuster allows you to loosen your grip. Throttle lock can be adjusted to still return, but allow less force and less grip to maintain throttle opening. Crampbuster still needs to be held steady to modulate speed. Throttle lock will need adjustments constantly unless the road is really flat. Crampbuster needs to rolled out of the way to not be in use, and is awkward to put in that position. Throttle lock can be disengaged easily-depending on style. I have the Kaoko lock, which I like because the lock/unlock feature works the same rotation as the throttle, i.e. rolling off throttle eases the lock feature, but not necessarily enough to completely disengage it.

I have a cramp buster and a clamp type lever throttle lock that by tension rests against the brake lever to keep throttle engaged.

It's nice to have your hands free on long rides for a moment or two to adjust helmet, zippers, stretch a second, what not. Mine is one of these...go cruise.  Disengage by rolling off the throttle. Simple.
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Only problem is it is NOT a cruise control - if you head up a hill, your bike will lose speed. Downhill? It will speed up. But it's worth it for the quick right hand free moment often needed on a long ride.

-Dan

EDIT - I do like my cramp buster. It is never in the way - it rotates with the throttle. It hasn't been off my Sprint in at least two years.

I pretty much got the answers I thought I would. I'm not looking for a cruise control. But 10 years after my right wrist was shattered, I'm having a hard time dealing with long times holding the throttle in a specific position. So when it comes to throttle locks, what works best? I tried a Vistacruise many years ago on my Kbike and was less than expressed.

Have both.  Always use the throttle lock.  Camp buster not so much.

I pretty much got the answers I thought I would. I'm not looking for a cruise control. But 10 years after my right wrist was shattered, I'm having a hard time dealing with long times holding the throttle in a specific position. So when it comes to throttle locks, what works best? I tried a Vistacruise many years ago on my Kbike and was less than expressed.

Check out how they all operate and get the one you like. I like Kaoko because you can use it to only partially hold the throttle. It is not a full on or full off. It acts like a spring assist, when you let go, it slowly returns, and take just a slight pressure (like just resting your hand on it) to keep the position.

It depends on the bike too. I tried a crampbuster but the 'busa has such a short throw that it proved to be useless and even a bit annoying. I also tried the rubber grommet on the edge of the throttle between it and the bar end. It generally worked but it wouldn't always keep the throttle in position, especially when colder. I finally got the Throttlemeister and it works just perfectly for me. I keep a couple of fingers on the throttle and use my little/ring finger to tighten it, once friction is in place, I just reach over and finish tightening it down. It does take a little practice to get it going but even when new to it, you can pull in on the clutch and coast, then just take your hand off the throttle, tighten it down and roll back on again.

Carl

Has anyone done any comparisons between Throttlemeister and Kaoko? I've narrowed it down between these 2. Throttlemeister has been around for a long time. The Kaoko unit appears to be a little easier to set because of the knurled ring on the outside.

Has anyone done any comparisons between Throttlemeister and Kaoko? I've narrowed it down between these 2. Throttlemeister has been around for a long time. The Kaoko unit appears to be a little easier to set because of the knurled ring on the outside.

Looks like the Kaoko is about half the price of my Throttlemeister although I don't know what the shipping rate is from South Africa   The tech appears to be the same. Turning the bar end causes an internal ring to seat with the throttle face producing friction and preventing the throttle from returning to position.

Mine does look like a bar end though vs the Kaoko and Throttlemeister offers a heavier replacement to reduce vibration (that's the one I bought for a few bucks more).

The Kaoko does have a larger grabbing area which would make it easy to apply. I personally get the bike up to the appropriate speed and then push my thumb against the throttle to hold it in place and use my little finger to roll it into place. Works every time and with Gerbing gloves or my normal deerskin riding gloves (rode up to Devil's Tower over the weekend so I used it a bit both ways ).

It would appear to be that it depends on the look you're trying to achieve. The Kaoko has just the one style; black. The Throttlemeister folks seem to offer several different styles.

Carl

Should have waited until Clay-B-Que.  I would have brought you one.

I put the VistaCruise on my old 900 a long, long time ago.  It works, but that's all I'll say.  My Blackbird came with a ThrottleMeister from the previous owner.  I loved it.  Nicer "grip" on the throttle than the VistaCruise.  Beautiful pieces of machined metal.  I've got one coming for the Duc.  Hopefully, I will get it installed without difficulty.

I had a vista cruise years ago on my Guzzi.   I switched to a cramp buster on my BMW in 2001. I hated it so I got a lock screw and that was better. But I did without on my Ducati and have found no need for one on my newer BMW. I DO WITHOUT.

Has anyone done any comparisons between Throttlemeister and Kaoko? I've narrowed it down between these 2. Throttlemeister has been around for a long time. The Kaoko unit appears to be a little easier to set because of the knurled ring on the outside.

I've had both . . . . both work well, but the Kaoko IS a slight bit easier for, er, ehem, experienced mitts to manage.

though, for me, the direction of rotation of a Kaoko is 180 degrees from what I'd expect . . . .first application after weeks of not using it is always a slight "huh?" moment . . . . . .

Once on the slab, I tend to set it so it's *almost* locking the throttle . . . . . .but still allows slight adjustments . . . .this way, benefits of both a throttle lock and a cramp buster can be realized.

One can always try out a throttle lock on the cheap...

http://www.ofb.net/~sethml/motorcycle/throttle-lock/

I've had them all. I had the real Audiovox cruise control on my old YZF600r. Vistacruise before that. Just a throttle lock on the ST. But every bike I've owned for the last 8 years has had a Crampbuster on it (or the old whatever it was before Crampbuster sued them out of existence).

Small hands.

Especially on the R12ST, I'm unable to smoothly do stuff like activate my turn signals without the Crampbuster. Besides that, my hands last longer when I'm able to let them just hang most of the time.

I've used both. Eventually got rid of the CrampBuster---just found I didn't really need it much. I put an NEP throttle lock on years ago, and it's worked perfectly ever since---best bang for your buck at $25 (or less)...
http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Off-Recreational-CRUISE-CC4-SUZUKI/dp/B002OMOMAG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411498609&sr=8-2&keywords=nep+throttle+lock

The only time I use the throttle lock is when I just need to rest or shake out my right hand (usually never more than 2-3 times on a full day's ride). I'll just use it for a 30 seconds or so, then take it off. I find I don't like riding for extended periods with it, even on the slab---since it can't compensate for hills (so I'm constantly tweaking it---easier to just do without).

Scott

Do modern bikes have a friction screw on the throttle?  I've got the one on my Airhead set so it will hold throttle position all by itself until I hit a bump.

My '90 K75 had one. That counts as modern, I think.
None of my oilheads had it, though.