FZ6R Cruise Control / Throttle Control available choices


Cruise Control / Throttle Control - What are you using or thinking about?

  • Crampbuster

    Votes: 32 42.7%

  • Throttle Rocker

    Votes: 10 13.3%

  • Throttle Meister

    Votes: 19 25.3%

  • Bike it!

    Votes: 4 5.3%

  • Kaoko

    Votes: 2 2.7%

  • Other. If chosen please share with us...

    Votes: 8 10.7%
  • Total voters
    75
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Jay S.

New Member
I have used Vistacruise on every street bike I have owned. It is a very simple switch that you use with your thumb. Easy installation too, especially if you look it up on youtube. I tried a crampbuster and it never felt natural to me.

Vista Cruise Control at Motorcycle Superstore

I use the universal one on the left. I tried the other one and it didn't seem to hold the throttle in place very well. You will lose about 1/2 inch of your throttle space but it's never been a problem for me.

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Wooster

New Member
Jay S. said:
I have used Vistacruise on every street bike I have owned. It is a very simple switch that you use with your thumb. Easy installation too, especially if you look it up on youtube. I tried a crampbuster and it never felt natural to me.

Vista Cruise Control at Motorcycle Superstore

I use the universal one on the left. I tried the other one and it didn't seem to hold the throttle in place very well. You will lose about 1/2 inch of your throttle space but it's never been a problem for me.

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I bought the universal Vistacruise for my 2011 FZ6R and it wouldn't work. I even went down today and had the dealer attempt to put it on and after trying, they said they were not able to install it. My question now is I'd like to go with the Throttlemeister being how it looks clean and seems simple to install, but I do not see one listed on their website for a 2011 FZ6R. I see some listed for the FZ6, but even at that, I don't see anything for 2011 bikes. Will the one for the FZ6 work for our bikes?
 
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raybob

New Member
If the bar ends are the same, the throttlemeister will work fine. I'd put the probability at 0.999 (99.9%) only because I haven't looked.

FWIW, I've used them all, even a rubber o-ring. Hated the vista cruise. Love the throttlemeister - rode to Alaska and back using it.

Bob
 
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Jay S.

New Member
Wooster said:
I bought the universal Vistacruise for my 2011 FZ6R and it wouldn't work. I even went down today and had the dealer attempt to put it on and after trying, they said they were not able to install it. My question now is I'd like to go with the Throttlemeister being how it looks clean and seems simple to install, but I do not see one listed on their website for a 2011 FZ6R. I see some listed for the FZ6, but even at that, I don't see anything for 2011 bikes. Will the one for the FZ6 work for our bikes?
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I'm not sure why it would not work. Then try the Throttlemeister, it gets great reviews. I've used Vista on my last 3 bikes so I'm very comfortable using it. Feels natural to me after so many bikes and miles. Best of luck!
 
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iSpoolin

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art51

New Member
Jay S. said:
I have used Vistacruise on every street bike I have owned. It is a very simple switch that you use with your thumb. Easy installation too, especially if you look it up on youtube. I tried a crampbuster and it never felt natural to me.

Vista Cruise Control at Motorcycle Superstore

I use the universal one on the left. I tried the other one and it didn't seem to hold the throttle in place very well. You will lose about 1/2 inch of your throttle space but it's never been a problem for me.

:thumbup:
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which model did you choose? coz our fz6r is not there?
 
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Jay S.

New Member
art51 said:
which model did you choose? coz our fz6r is not there?
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I use the universal Japanese model. They are not really bike specific, just the size of the handlebar is all you need. It comes with a few different parts to allow it to fit on almost any bike.
 
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FastFreddy

New Member
I'd like to have cruise control.
I've just been cautious about bits of plastic getting in the way of throttle control* as it doesn't seem so safe to me, do they jam or interfere with braking ?
It's interesting to see what is available in any case.

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* - I remember hiring a Toyota car in the US on a work trip once(yes I had a good job once) and was amazed that the design allowed the accelerator to get stuck under the kick panel(and also the snow floor mat) in the full down position. The people at work gave me strange looks when I told them, as if what I said was impossible and I must surely be mistaken, but then a few years later there was all those cases of people going down the freeway in their US Toyotas with the accelerator stuck. I spotted this problem during the control familiarisation before I even drove off and also worked out the way to unstick it by feel with my foot in case it happened. (driving on the wrong side of the road can make one more cautious than usual at first) Anyway, I had to get that off my chest, carry on.
 
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daddyrack

Senior Member
Premium Member
I use the Kuryakyn 6218 Universal Econo Throttle Assist. i could ask for anything better.
 
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SpawnXX

Premium Member
Uno979 said:
Pole says 5 people have the Throttle Meister... please input operation, thoughts and opinions on use plus cost..
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I personally feel they are worth the money. Clip ons always seem to break or come off at the most inopportune times. they slip on and expand your grip just a little about 1 to 1.5 inches in and are a simple twist operation speed control. My brother and I have used them many times, he uses them on his 04' FZ1 as well and loves them. I personally would recommend them to any person looking for sleek, well designed cruise control. Holding them in your hand, they have some serious weight to them, they are well machined. If you have any questions or want to see pictures of them actually installed I will get you something together. PM me or something.
 
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Marthy

World Most Bad A$$ 6R
Elite Member
I bought the Vista at CGear and it didn't want to stay engage. After I got piss at it I ordered another one (forgot... too much wine) Well, I kind of end up removing the Vista Cruise and filing it down a bit to get a more positive lock on it. It work alright now... For as good as $20ish will get you.
 
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Scott_Thomas

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Elite Member
I have the vista cruise as well and it works perfectly fine. Even if it does slip a little it still gives you some time to stretch. Mine doesn't slip too bad if properly engaged.

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93cc

New Member
I just bought the Vista Cruise Control for my FZ6R and used it for the first time today... So far so good seems to work great for me.
 
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Scott_Thomas

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Elite Member
93cc said:
I just bought the Vista Cruise Control for my FZ6R and used it for the first time today... So far so good seems to work great for me.
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Great! It's not top of the line and may not be flawless in comparison to top shelf $100+ models, but it does work and helps to get your hand and wrist stretched out a bit on long rides. After you use it a few more times try to give an update on how you like it or dislike it. I love mine since I have bad carpal tunnel.
 
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93cc

New Member
When on a nice long ride yesterday (about 150 miles) and was able to put the Vista Cruise Control to test...

Pro
easy to install, it took less than 10 min to install
it is easy to set and disengage with just your thumb
you are able to adjust the throttle while it is engaged
seems to old speed well


Con
the only con I can think of is the look of it installed and that is not terrible just not as clean as without it.


I should add if (like me) you have never used a cruise control on a motorcycle before, you can’t just set it and forget about it (like a car) you do still have to pay attention to your speed because it will be effected by wind, hills, etc...


But overall, for about $30 I think it is worth it.
 
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Scott_Thomas

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Elite Member
93cc said:
When on a nice long ride yesterday (about 150 miles) and was able to put the Vista Cruise Control to test...

Pro
easy to install, it took less than 10 min to install
it is easy to set and disengage with just your thumb
you are able to adjust the throttle while it is engaged
seems to old speed well


Con
the only con I can think of is the look of it installed and that is not terrible just not as clean as without it.


I should add if (like me) you have never used a cruise control on a motorcycle before, you can’t just set it and forget about it (like a car) you do still have to pay attention to your speed because it will be effected by wind, hills, etc...


But overall, for about $30 I think it is worth it.
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I agree, I have the same on on my bike. Also tends to slowly lose speed at times. Not perfect but for 30 well worth it.

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BoneJj

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Deathdiesel

New Member
Hey guys gunna revive this thread, for the Vista Cruise, does it work with our Spyder Peak grips? And does this thing auto turn off if you had to emergency brake?
 
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