Atlas throttle lock?

[zeus661]

Anyone using the Atlas Throttle Lock on their F6B? Look them up on Amazon or Google them. I like how they work and am looking for reviews on our bikes. I have a 2013 with OEM heated grips. I figure I need the Top one. Any thoughts?

[olegoat345]

Make sure it'll work with your grips.
Between my G/F & I, we've tried 10 - 12 different throttle locks (all manual, non were electric) & haven't found a single one that will hold the throttle at whatever speed we set it. They all slow down. Priced from $25 to over $200, none hold for more that a minute or so...… I hope you have better luck than we have.

[tenxxx]

You need to be able to move it a little while its locked. So it will slow after a while.
Just the pressure of my hand laying on it helps keep it in place.
I don't even use it unless I'm on the expressway.
I live in the hills so constantly adjusting it.

[olegoat345]

Me too, got to be a long ride for me to use mine. Rare for me to get on a dual lane, much less expressway...… but I'm in the FL. boonies.

[Verismo]

I had a brakeaway on my Valk. Expensive and slightly longer install, but premium feel and released with the brake lever.

Jason

[olegoat345]

I got my G/F a breakaway for her Scout. She said it works better than others she's tried but still "doesn't hold" at a steady speed. Install takes a while to get everything "just right."

[gadgeteer]

I got my G/F a breakaway for her Scout. She said it works better than others she's tried but still "doesn't hold" at a steady speed. Install takes a while to get everything "just right."

The breakaway has a couple of adjustments that will resolve the 'doesn't hold' problem. Had it on my Valk for several years.. loved it!
Fortunately, have OEM cruise on my '15 F6B.

[tenxxx]

It will hold better if you tighten up the clamping screw.. But I found it harder to lock that way.

[Verismo]

The brakeaway has a few different rubber fillers of varying thickness. As long as you choose the right thickness for the grip, and adjust the screws according to instructions, it both locks and releases very easily. It's machined very well. However, the B is my first bike with cruise, and it's the bees knees. I had no idea what I was missing.

Jason

[olegoat345]

I had a breakaway on my FJR, G/F has one on her Scout. We both had the same issue, it wouldn't hold steady. If you got it to hold a steady speed, then it was hard, near impossible to get it to lock. Something that cost that much shouldn't have any issues. They're been on the market for several years, they should have the bugs out long ago. I tried to call Mfg. 3-4 times, always had to leave a message, never a return call.
My $25 one works okay for a few miles, get a little break. My Kury throttle rocker works good.

[gadgeteer]

The brakeaway has a few different rubber fillers of varying thickness. As long as you choose the right thickness for the grip, and adjust the screws according to instructions, it both locks and releases very easily. It's machined very well. However, the B is my first bike with cruise, and it's the bees knees. I had no idea what I was missing.

Jason

Yes and Yes to all of the fore-mentioned

[Travelor]

I had a breakaway on my FJR, G/F has one on her Scout. We both had the same issue, it wouldn't hold steady. If you got it to hold a steady speed, then it was hard, near impossible to get it to lock. Something that cost that much shouldn't have any issues. They're been on the market for several years, they should have the bugs out long ago. I tried to call Mfg. 3-4 times, always had to leave a message, never a return call.
My $25 one works okay for a few miles, get a little break. My Kury throttle rocker works good.

I've used the Breakaway unit for almost 5 years on my F6b with no problems whatsoever. It holds position until I move it or release it, and is very easy to turn. Just got to adjust it properly.

[KathySC]

Travelor, do you have the B with the heated grips? If so, do you have ISO grips?

[Ghost Rider]

Make sure it'll work with your grips.
Between my G/F & I, we've tried 10 - 12 different throttle locks (all manual, non were electric) & haven't found a single one that will hold the throttle at whatever speed we set it. They all slow down. Priced from $25 to over $200, none hold for more that a minute or so...… I hope you have better luck than we have.
Get yourself a MC Cruise. It works better than a Goldwing factory cruise.

[rdbonds]

I have not used the MC Cruise, but I have installed three of the Rostras (One on my F6b, one on my R1200GSA, and helped scottydi put one on his F6b). For around $200, they're hard to beat. On the F6b, I did splurge on the OEM 2015 right grip controls so that I could have factory buttons, so that added a bit more to the $200 though. :)

[Ghost Rider]

That a lot cheaper than MC Cruise with dollar exchange rate they are about $750. for everything.

[rdbonds]

There is an excellent write-up on our sister forum for the Valkyries that was super-helpful. Hopefully no one minds me posting it here for folks to refer to. If it's an issue, by the way, let me know and I'll remove the link...

https://www.f6cforum.com/forum/12-honda-f6c-appearance-modifications/8465-i-put-rostra-electronic-cruise-control-my-bike.html

I also learned a few things along the way as well. If anyone else is working on the project, I'm happy to help any way I can.

[Travelor]

Travelor, do you have the B with the heated grips? If so, do you have ISO grips?

No, I have the standard grips. I know Breakaway says it not to use their product with the heated grips but I think some people have done it. But not really sure.

[StoichSix]

I have an Atlas throttle lock and it works like great. I have heated grips. The wire comes out of the bottom of the grip so I went with a top mount. I really like it and have no issues with it yet.

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