If the Kaoko wont work w/Heli's , neither will the TM.Originally Posted by Hornblower
I went w/Kaoko as the castellated 'nut' is super easy to grab/move w/gloves on,,,, The 'smoother' flavors like Kury and TM can be kinda slickery w/o enough 'squeeze' applied.
So how has been ur experience with Kaoko ?
I've used both and they work exactly the same. I have the TM's on the F6B simply because I think they look better. Your choice.
Holding fast!! LOL!!!
Admittedly, not as custom-looking at the T-meisters, and you only receive (1) unit [No dummy unit for the LHS], but, it does everything I need it to, doesn't look 'out of place' like some other systems, and costs a bit less than the meisters,,,
Personally I do not really care for the looks. All I'm looking for is that it holds the throttle in place and does not drop the speed. If it does that, I'm happy.
I recently completed a 3600 mile trip with a kaoko.
First, I am really glad that I had a throttle lock. I think it looks pretty good, if not cool on the handle bar.
It will definitely hold the throttle steady. But, is a pain to engage; say vs the old style flip-on flip-off throttle locks.
Because it a pain to turn on and off, I found myself leaving it on slightly and forcing throttle changes as needed. It is tough to make very slight changes with it engaged (due to the power of the F6). I think that wore out my arm more than having not used it at all (800 mile days).
I thought that I was going to sell it, but I've forgiven it as my arm has recovered.
If the brake away came in black (it used to), I might switch to it. The handle bar on this bike is no place for chrome.
Albuquerque, NM
You know it's just waiting to tear ya up on the next trip,,, You'd better give that trouble maker to me,,, (Wifey needs one for her 6!)I thought that I was going to sell it, but I've forgiven it as my arm has recovered.
Funny! Too true probably, but funny. I'll let you know if I change my mind again.You know it's just waiting to tear ya up on the next trip,,, You'd better give that trouble maker to me,,, (Wifey needs one for her 6!)
Albuquerque, NM
How difficult is the install ? I may ask my mechanic buddy to help me install it.You know it's just waiting to tear ya up on the next trip,,, You'd better give that trouble maker to me,,, (Wifey needs one for her 6!)
I recently completed a 3600 mile trip with a kaoko.
First, I am really glad that I had a throttle lock. I think it looks pretty good, if not cool on the handle bar.
It will definitely hold the throttle steady. But, is a pain to engage; say vs the old style flip-on flip-off throttle locks.
Because it a pain to turn on and off, I found myself leaving it on slightly and forcing throttle changes as needed. It is tough to make very slight changes with it engaged (due to the power of the F6). I think that wore out my arm more than having not used it at all (800 mile days).
I thought that I was going to sell it, but I've forgiven it as my arm has recovered.
If the brake away came in black (it used to), I might switch to it. The handle bar on this bike is no place for chrome.
Hi 98valk,
Maybe you could use a tweak on your Kaoko.
I adjusted mine a few times until I had it just right.
You need to back it off just the right amount before you tighten the allen bolt on the end weight.
I do not use the small allen bolt on the knurled ring.
But once set, it is quite easly to do both turn on and off AND make slight changes.
Once you have it set "perfectly" you will have no issues with your arm.
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