I have an NEP on the Nighthawk and a Vista Cruise on the Magna. On Friday, May 31, 2013 3:15:19 PM UTC-4, Javier Garcia wrote: > > Which throttle lock do you use? > > > On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 3:12 PM, EGrider <[email protected] > <javascript:>>wrote: > >> I've had throttle locks on all my bikes since the early 80's. This was my >> first time to use a cramp buster. The combination was wonderful - no >> right-hand issues at all. Highly recommended. >> >> >> On Friday, May 31, 2013 2:52:12 PM UTC-4, Joey wrote: >> >>> I'm telling you - and everyone - that one of the best, cheapest and most >>> useful upgrades you can do to your motorcycle is to get some sort of wrist >>> throttle - keeps your hand from needing to be clenched around the throttle >>> for the entire ride. Keeps one from cramping etc... >>> Lost mine in Vermont on the way back - replaced it (Paula's >>> suggestion) with a hose clamp - believe it or not, its working, but I >>> wouldn't recommend trying it without gloves on. Planning to replace it with >>> another wrist throttle when possible. >>> -Joey >>> >>> >>> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Yes Joey, sounds a lot like my problem. Maybe is not exactly the same >>>> reason, but it is kind of my situation. Getting from DC to Boston took me >>>> 9 >>>> hours, and I was sore and tired, but what bothered me the most was >>>> probably >>>> my right shoulder (from holding the throttle for so long) and my neck >>>> (because of the position, you are kind of looking up all the time). But >>>> this was after not riding at all for about 6 moths, which I think it >>>> matters. Like any other activity, you need to train yourself a bit. I was >>>> probably out of motorcycle shape. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Joey Kelley <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Javier, >>>>> One of my fellow PGR riders up here has an oddball back >>>>> issue that doesn't affect him too much but when he rides either a >>>>> standard >>>>> or cruiser motorcycle for any length of time it aggravates him to no end. >>>>> As a result, he is one of the few people I know or have heard of that is >>>>> more comfortable on a sport bike than a cruiser. He can go hours on his >>>>> CBR >>>>> 600 - but only a few miles on something else. >>>>> Perhaps its just the way it hits you? >>>>> -Joey >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:30 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> No offense but I'm 34 and looking at your pictures you have a couple >>>>>> more miles than that, so now I feel compelled to just do it myself. The >>>>>> problem I have with the NH is a bit weird. I must have something going >>>>>> on >>>>>> with my back, because it usually hurts a lot more (and sooner) than when >>>>>> I >>>>>> ride a sport bike like the cbr. I have a re-upholstered Corbin seat, >>>>>> plus a >>>>>> rather expensive progressive suspension, and yet after 30min my back is >>>>>> killing me. I haven't ride it in very long, so I will give it a try. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 2:13 PM, EGrider <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Javier, my original idea was to make it to Maine and do a loop >>>>>>> through NH and VT, as those are 3 states I've never been in, but I had >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> scale it back due to duties this weekend and other time constraints. >>>>>>> Interesting that my butt can ache after a couple of hours around >>>>>>> town, but I'm OK on the long haul (I was on it for nearly 12 hours >>>>>>> yesterday). You just get mentally prepared for the long haul. >>>>>>> Naturally, I >>>>>>> had to do shifts from one cheek to the other. >>>>>>> Fly me to DC and I'll ride yours to Boston for you, no problem. That >>>>>>> would be a kick. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Friday, May 31, 2013 1:52:21 PM UTC-4, Javier Garcia wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Man, now I feel embarrassed. My NH is in DC and I am having cold >>>>>>>> feet about the idea of riding here to Boston. I did it with my cbr a >>>>>>>> couple >>>>>>>> of weeks ago and it was kind of rough... now I will have to >>>>>>>> reconsider... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 12:18 PM, EGrider <[email protected]>wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> OK, OK, here are some pics. I kept them light. And before you all >>>>>>>>> start laughing at my "hard case saddle bags," let me just say I've >>>>>>>>> looked >>>>>>>>> into other options, but this works best for us. I'm a "function >>>>>>>>> before >>>>>>>>> form" guy anytime. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> As for the "cramp buster," I believe that is a brand name. I >>>>>>>>> bought a knock-off for $3.95 delivered on Ebay before the trip and it >>>>>>>>> was >>>>>>>>> perfect. I'll now get another one for my V30 for my commute. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Friday, May 31, 2013 9:10:49 AM UTC-4, EGrider wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Just got back from 5 days on my yellow 1996 Nighthawk 750. I rode >>>>>>>>>> it from Atlanta, up or along the Blue Ridge Parkway into northern >>>>>>>>>> Virginia, >>>>>>>>>> and then went over to DC. After a day in DC, I rode it back nearly >>>>>>>>>> non-stop >>>>>>>>>> yesterday from DC to ATL on I-95 and I-85. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The bike was FLAWLESS. Before the trip, I added 1" up and 1" back >>>>>>>>>> handlebar risers, a throttle lock, a wrist saver lever, and a >>>>>>>>>> handlebar >>>>>>>>>> mount for my GPS. I also added a set of HH brake pads at Allen's >>>>>>>>>> suggestion, which installed in 10 min. and were great. With the 16T >>>>>>>>>> front >>>>>>>>>> sprocket and highway pegs, the bike was comfortable, powerful, and >>>>>>>>>> quiet >>>>>>>>>> enough to let me listen to my favorite music on my iPod. And shall I >>>>>>>>>> mention that my wife celebrated her 56th birthday on the back behind >>>>>>>>>> me? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> This is not to say that other bikes would not have also given >>>>>>>>>> great results, but it is to say, "Viva la Nighthawk!" 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