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'''Throttlemeister'''

~~I installed Throttlemeister bar ends today and gave them a shakedown ride.~~

The quality of manufacturing and materials in the Throttlemeisters is very high. The bar ends are billet, nicely engineered and machined to close tolerances. They also are larger and heavier than stock (271 grams per bar end for the Throttlemeisters vs. 141 grams for the stockers). Theoretically, this should reduce bar vibration, but since that's never been an issue, the advantage in that regard over stock is probably going to be negligible. I do like the look of the larger billet bar ends, though.

Installation was a 5 minute job, including [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removal of the old bar ends]]. You just remove the old RH bar end, roll back the grip about an inch, insert a plastic friction ring supplied by Throttlemeister, roll the grip to its original position, and screw on the new bar end. Good to go. On the LH side, it's just a straight swap of bar ends. There are shims included with the Throttlemeisters to get the fit just right, and the directions are good (though not great).

Installation was a 5 minute job, including [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removal]] of the old bar ends. You just remove the old RH bar end, roll back the grip about an inch, insert a plastic friction ring supplied by Throttlemeister, roll the grip to its original position, and screw on the new bar end. Good to go. On the LH side, it's just a straight swap of bar ends. There are shims included with the Throttlemeisters to get the fit just right, and the directions are good (though not great).

~~On the shakedown ride,~~ I was amazed at how simple and easy this gizmo is. To engage, you just turn the bar end toward you 1/4 turn. It holds the throttle position with friction against the installed friction ring, but when properly adjusted, you can still move the throttle in either direction. The friction just holds it where you put it. Give the bar end a 1/4 turn away, and the friction releases, letting the throttle-return spring operate normally. By using different shims, you can increase or decrease the amount of friction when the Throttlemeister is engaged. A simple, high quality, low tech solution.

I was amazed at how simple and easy this gizmo is. To engage, you just turn the bar end toward you 1/4 turn. It holds the throttle position with friction against the installed friction ring, but when properly adjusted you can still move the throttle in either direction. The friction just holds it where you put it. Give the bar end a 1/4 turn away and the friction releases, letting the throttle-return spring operate normally. By using different shims, you can increase or decrease the amount of friction when the Throttlemeister is engaged. A simple, high quality, low tech solution.

Throttlemeisters aren't cheap, but are very well built. If you can live with the looks and functionality of the Universal Vista Cruise, then that is a cheaper option. The Throttlemeister site lists part #'s for the EX250, but not all retailers do. Look for the EX500 (500R) or Concours kit. They'll work.

Throttlemeisters aren't cheap, but are very well built. If you can live with the looks and functionality of the Universal Vista Cruise, then that is a cheaper option. The Throttlemeister site lists part #s for the EX250, but not all retailers do. Look for the EX500 (500R) or Concours kit. They'll work.

'''MANIC Salamander'''

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 '''Throttlemeister'''
-I installed Throttlemeister bar ends today and gave them a shakedown ride.
 The quality of manufacturing and materials in the Throttlemeisters is very high. The bar ends are billet, nicely engineered and machined to close tolerances. They also are larger and heavier than stock (271 grams per bar end for the Throttlemeisters vs. 141 grams for the stockers). Theoretically, this should reduce bar vibration, but since that's never been an issue, the advantage in that regard over stock is probably going to be negligible. I do like the look of the larger billet bar ends, though.
-Installation was a 5 minute job, including [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removal of the old bar ends]]. You just remove the old RH bar end, roll back the grip about an inch, insert a plastic friction ring supplied by Throttlemeister, roll the grip to its original position, and screw on the new bar end. Good to go. On the LH side, it's just a straight swap of bar ends. There are shims included with the Throttlemeisters to get the fit just right, and the directions are good (though not great).
+Installation was a 5 minute job, including [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removal]] of the old bar ends. You just remove the old RH bar end, roll back the grip about an inch, insert a plastic friction ring supplied by Throttlemeister, roll the grip to its original position, and screw on the new bar end. Good to go. On the LH side, it's just a straight swap of bar ends. There are shims included with the Throttlemeisters to get the fit just right, and the directions are good (though not great).
-On the shakedown ride, I was amazed at how simple and easy this gizmo is. To engage, you just turn the bar end toward you 1/4 turn. It holds the throttle position with friction against the installed friction ring, but when properly adjusted, you can still move the throttle in either direction. The friction just holds it where you put it. Give the bar end a 1/4 turn away, and the friction releases, letting the throttle-return spring operate normally. By using different shims, you can increase or decrease the amount of friction when the Throttlemeister is engaged. A simple, high quality, low tech solution.
+I was amazed at how simple and easy this gizmo is. To engage, you just turn the bar end toward you 1/4 turn. It holds the throttle position with friction against the installed friction ring, but when properly adjusted you can still move the throttle in either direction. The friction just holds it where you put it. Give the bar end a 1/4 turn away and the friction releases, letting the throttle-return spring operate normally. By using different shims, you can increase or decrease the amount of friction when the Throttlemeister is engaged. A simple, high quality, low tech solution.
-Throttlemeisters aren't cheap, but are very well built. If you can live with the looks and functionality of the Universal Vista Cruise, then that is a cheaper option. The Throttlemeister site lists part #'s for the EX250, but not all retailers do. Look for the EX500 (500R) or Concours kit. They'll work.
+Throttlemeisters aren't cheap, but are very well built. If you can live with the looks and functionality of the Universal Vista Cruise, then that is a cheaper option. The Throttlemeister site lists part #s for the EX250, but not all retailers do. Look for the EX500 (500R) or Concours kit. They'll work.
 '''MANIC Salamander'''