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Throttle lock for r1200r, 07 with heated grips?

Need your help!
What is the best throttle lock that will not interfere with my heated grips?
I have used the locks on other brands over the years and understand the danger. These are only used on long highway trips to give my right hand a break.
Thanks
Charlie
 
The Kaoko has one flaw common to that type - as the grip heats up - the locking force increases. I use mine as a "drag" on the throttle - I want it neutral so I can let go at any time and not have the bike instantly slow down, yet be able to easily roll off the throttle. I have carpal-tunnel and arthritis - and that's what lets me ride. Problem is - it tightens up as the grip heater warms up. One chap did make one that wouldn't do this - it had a spring loaded plate that pressed against the end of the throttle tube - the spring allowed for some expansion of the tube with heating, without increasing the friction force. Clever design, dunno if I can find who it was who made it though. I should have bought one..

And the O ring under the bar-end works well too - and isn't effected by the grip heater.
 
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