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I've never used a cruise control before on my bike and thought that having the numb right hand is part of being the tough biker type. Man, was I wrong. These cruise controls replace the existing bar end weight looking like a factory piece rather than a "bad add on". They weigh the same as the bar end weight, use the same mounting screw, and require no modifications at all to install. My son and I did "our" installation (he thinks my GS is his) and it took him about 5 minutes. He was very proud of himself and besides I just love having him do the work on my bike. We think we have the best cruise control available and it gets a two thumbs up from Flippin Tristen!
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Safety: It is advised that the use of the cruise control is at the sole risk of the rider and by his/her decision to use it he/she does indemnify the manufacturers or organizers, their agents, employees and officers against any claim or action by themselves, their dependants or any other third party arising out of any loss, damage injury or death suffered.
The Kaoko Cruise control exclusive designs are protected by the following design registration and USA Patent numbers:
RSA Regd. Design Application: No. A2007/00202, No. A2007/00203, No. A2007/00204, No. A2007/00205, No. A2007/00206, No. A2007/00207
USA Patents:
U.S. Pat. No. US D593,462 S
U.S. Pat. No. US D593,463 S
U.S. Pat. No. US D593,464 S
Kaoko Throttle controls reviewed in Cycle World Magazine.
Read the article here!!!
1)Throttle grip
2)Friction nut
3)Special Handlebar End-weight
4)Bar Weight Retaining Screw
5)Grub Screw
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Kit consists of:- Ingenious and robustly designed Friction nut integral with Special Handlebar End-weight.
Fitting Instructions: Remove right hand bar-weight and replace with Kaoko™ cruise control kit. Apply Loctite 2701 to the bar-weight retaining screw. Torque to manufactures specifications.
Operation: The friction nut has a left-hand thread. It must be adjusted so that it makes contact with the rubber throttle grip. |
To Engage: Whilst rolling on the throttle, the friction nut can be gripped between the small finger and palm of hand. This action tightens the nut and provides sufficient friction to set the throttle to the desired opening. (The friction is such that the rider may still open and close the throttle. It simply has a slight stiffness to it.)
To Disengage: Whilst rolling off the throttle, grip friction nut between small finger and palm of hand. This action eliminates the friction. The throttle should open and close freely when correctly disengaged.
Note 1: The Grub Screw is set by manufacturer to provide the necessary resistance on thread of friction nut. This may be adjusted periodically to take up wear.
Note 2: When turning on your heated grips there may be a need to back off the friction setting slightly due to the expansion caused by the heat applied to the throttle grip. Using heated grips with a Kaoko Cruise Control is perfectly safe.
Features/Benefits
- Greatly reduces rider fatigue and strain on hand and wrist
- Whilst cruising, rider is able to remove hand from throttle grip
- Very simple to operate
- High quality, compact and durable design
- Takes less than 5 minutes to fit
- Less wear and tear on throttle cable and linkages
- Can result in reduced fuel consumption
Maintenance: Completely remove cruise control kit approximately every 6 months. Unscrew friction nut from bar-weight and brush clean the threads with mild household detergent. Apply light film of petroleum jelly or copper slip to threads and re-paint the body if necessary. Set Grub Screw to desired resistance. (See fitting instructions for assembly.) |
