::017::Dallara said:May be replacing the Kaoko with an interesting new development shortly... More on that soon!
Kayoko Throttle Lock
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AlsoRan
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Just installed a Kaoko tonight and it is sano. Fit's the bike well. Can't wait to try it.
Bought a GoCruise and haven't received it yet, however I changed my mind because of some reviews and decided to go with the Kaoko instead.
Bought a GoCruise and haven't received it yet, however I changed my mind because of some reviews and decided to go with the Kaoko instead.
Dingo
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Hope you like the Kaoko - Ive used both the GoCruise and Kaoko and the Kaoko, in my book, wins hands down - holds the throttle very securely with no slippage once its cranked down.AlsoRan said:
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hojo in sc
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I have both the GoCruise and the Kaoko but only use the GoCruise if on a rented moto; my hands are too big and the GoCruise gets in the way on this moto.
I just confirmed that the 2012 Tenere with factory hanguards still uses the model YAM630. The guy at Kayoko recommended I but one fronm Twisted Throttle. I did, and it's 135 bucks with fed X & tax. I like crampbusters, but also want that s[pace they occupy. I'm just switched from a Goldwing, and have been spoiled by its almost perfect cruise control.
Once you use proper cruise control on a bike, you never want to go back to a throttle lock. How many of us would put up having a car with a big knob on the dash that causes the foot throttle to stick in one position? Throttle locks need to go the way of points ignition.kena48 said:
There are a lot of buyers on the fence between the S10 and the Explorer where the cruise of the Triumph will tip the balance. Likewise, I know a lot of folks trading in S1000RR's for the new model mostly because it has factory heated grips that the old one didn't. I think all the mfgs underestimate how important electronics and conveniences are to buyers these days.
- Mark
I agree Mark. I do know that when you are 4 hours into a trip, just getting to more your feet an inch or your hands an inch here or there can be a real thrill. I remember when we bought an intro level mini van, they threw cruise control into a major package, because they knew it would drive the cost up.
Bikers LOVE little conveniences - like extra places to power accessories etc.
Bikers LOVE little conveniences - like extra places to power accessories etc.
Nice!
I have thought about aftermarket cruise, but it is a pretty major install hassle and creates a lot of extra failure points. And on the S10, it just seems crazy to be tacking on extra throttle servos and sensors when all this stuff is already there with the fly-by-wire throttle and engine/brake electronics. Yamaha could put cruise on the S10 with just a couple buttons and software. Which is exactly why Triumph made it standard on the Explorer.
- Mark
- Mark
I agree, and Yamaha could probably do it for less than the $1000.00 price tag on that particular aftermarket cruise control.
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I installed aftermarket Audiovox electronic cruise on 3 of my ST1300's for about $100 each and grew to love them. Never had a problem and I intend to do that with the S10 eventually.
In the meantime I have the Kaoko throttle lock and while I have never been very fond of throttle locks and at first found this one to be a bit fiddly to engage, I learned that it can be a great help on long trips. My son and I recently did 4500 miles on a round trip to Colorado and that included lots of miles and miles of nothing but miles and miles while going thru back roads in Texas, parts of Kansas, and Oklahoma. On those long stretches of lonely roads, I found that with the Kaoko, I could adjust the tension so that it held pretty steady on fairly level stretches, while also allowing me to gently roll on or off slightly as the terrain changed. Unlike other throttle locks that I have had that are either locked or off, the tension adjustment can be made with my right little finger while riding, just adding or subtracting a small amount to suit the situation, so that I could then fine tune throttle position as I rode. Not a true cruise control, but not bad.
In the meantime I have the Kaoko throttle lock and while I have never been very fond of throttle locks and at first found this one to be a bit fiddly to engage, I learned that it can be a great help on long trips. My son and I recently did 4500 miles on a round trip to Colorado and that included lots of miles and miles of nothing but miles and miles while going thru back roads in Texas, parts of Kansas, and Oklahoma. On those long stretches of lonely roads, I found that with the Kaoko, I could adjust the tension so that it held pretty steady on fairly level stretches, while also allowing me to gently roll on or off slightly as the terrain changed. Unlike other throttle locks that I have had that are either locked or off, the tension adjustment can be made with my right little finger while riding, just adding or subtracting a small amount to suit the situation, so that I could then fine tune throttle position as I rode. Not a true cruise control, but not bad.
"I intend to do that with the S10 eventually"
Fredz,
I see this term a lot (S10). Is that a designator for some Tenere's? ... or another type of bike?
I know what you mean. ANYTHING you can do on thost LONG streched is a real blessing.
Fredz,
I see this term a lot (S10). Is that a designator for some Tenere's? ... or another type of bike?
I know what you mean. ANYTHING you can do on thost LONG streched is a real blessing.
kena48 said:
Super Tenere = S-10... S-uper TEN-ere... All S-TEN-ere's - i.e. All S-Ten's, or S-10's.
Hope this helps.
Dallara
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After completing my SaddleSore 1000 a few weeks ago, the only issue I had was trying to maintain speed with my throttle lock, which I really, really like. It does not work so good where hills are involved. If I plan on doing long stretches of slab, a Cruise Control would be great. Even the 90 miles of straight, boring road to my folks house, it would be very very handy. Hummm.....some research is in order.
I put one on my '85 GoldWing back when I was single and doing lots and lots of long distance touring (103k miles in one year) and it was a wonderful. I don't remember what mfg is was, but I know it was a universal model made for cars.
I put one on my '85 GoldWing back when I was single and doing lots and lots of long distance touring (103k miles in one year) and it was a wonderful. I don't remember what mfg is was, but I know it was a universal model made for cars.
Holy crap, $1000 !?!?Tenerator12 said:
I thought I saw some other floating around for $200 ish - Audiovox perhaps?
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Rostra electronic cruise control, not vacuum operated.
About $240.
About $240.
Thanks, Dallara "Super Tenere = S-10... "
Wow, lots of good ideas here - I did not know they were as cheap as 250 dollars. For the moment I'll have to limit two immediate upgrades to:
1. Kayoko
2. A decent horn (sounds like a chipmonk getting goosed)
Wow, lots of good ideas here - I did not know they were as cheap as 250 dollars. For the moment I'll have to limit two immediate upgrades to:
1. Kayoko
2. A decent horn (sounds like a chipmonk getting goosed)
swampyvt
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I wasn't going to spring for the Kaoko but I am glad that I did. One of the best things I have put on the bike. It works extremely well.
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I sprang for the Kayoko, and wish I hadn't. I much prefer the simple go-cruise!