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I too was looking at the "Cramp Buster" type products. But the more I ride the more I find I'm controlling throttle with just palm of hand instead of the "death grip" I was using at first. So no longer sure if Cramp Buster would be any value.

I live in the flatlands of the midwest (why the heck I moved from beautiful northcentral PA is another sad story!!!). It's at least 90-120 miles to any type of really interesting riding. So I'll be doing some slab-riding to get to the good riding stuff. So I've been looking at some of the throttle "lock" devices such as Throttlemeister so that I can rest right hand completely for short periods of time when cruising down the interstate.

In my search for throttle lock devices I came across the o-ring trick. A properly sized o-ring (thickness & is diameter) is placed on bar end or grip. To use as throttle lock, roll it into the gap between grip and bar end. There's enough friction between o-ring and throttle return spring that throttle is held in position ... at least for a short time. Being the cheap ba&%#rd I am, this inexpensive solution is appealing. Any of you used this o-ring idea & have comments to share?

In my opinion anything that locks the throttle, be it mild friction like the o-ring, lock device or cramp buster is a bad idea.
This is one area you want full control 100% of the time with nothing getting in the way or cause for malfunction.

I was in the unfortunate situation a few months back when the throttle locked open going into a corner - see my previos posts.
I learned the hard way that any loss and/or limitation to the control of the throttle is a serious and dangerous thing.
Although I was not hurt the bike suffered $5700 in damages. Just a few meters more and it would have been off an 80ft cliff
with me still on it. I can understand the resoning to why someone would want to use a device like the throttle locks or
cramp buster, but I for one will avoid them.

As you mentioned in your post your "death grip" is no longer, and I can assure you it gets even easier.
Before you do anything, just give it a bit more time to let the muscles in your arm and hand develop and also you will naturaly form
a more relaxed resting position on the throttle like you are already starting to do.

Cheers. BB

Understood, and will give it some more time.
Even if I decide to put some kinda throttle lock on the bike would only use it on long clear stretches of road.

I find that my throttle hand slides somewhat. One piece of advice a fellow rider gave me was to try and keep your arms and hands somewhat loose. I've caught myself several times with my upper body all tensed up and a death grip on the handlebars. I think if you make a conscious effort to relax, eventually it will become habitual.

And there's no substitute for riding experience.

I am used to it now. Over the past 3 weeks, my hands are just, like part of the bike. I no longer have.....con...trooool......

Eagalicious - You may be interested in getting some Grip Puppies. They are a foam sleeve that slides over your stock grips to provide more cushion and less vibration. They will feel a lot different to hold onto since they are bigger around, but you get used to that quickly. They are very comfy! Here is a link:

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/mer ... Code=grips

I also use a cramp buster to help keep the throttle hand relaxed. Love it!

question .... You are able to rotate Crampbuster to get it out of way with foam Grip Puppies installed over stock grip?

The cramp buster doesn't rotate easily over the grip puppies. It is a tight fit, but you can do it if you need to. I never need to move it ever though. It doesn't get in my way.

i find by locking my thumb(r/h) under the throttle and resting my palm on but giving the fingers a little 'wiggle' as long as feesable,this usually works for me. then again there is no compensating for a good stop for a coffee to get the feeling back.
through time you will adjust your riding technique to compensate for these 'minor' little glitches.time will tell, in the mean time, enjoy the bike and 'feel' its abilities so you can adjust to them.
there is also no substitute in asking for advice,just look at the thousands of bikers on our forum!!

enjoy