Throttle Lock for 1998 K1200RS

[goneregret]

Hello all. I'd like to have some kind of cruise control on my 1998 K1200RS. I see there are lots of aftermarket options. Can anyone recommend one that works well on my bike? I'd rather not spend a fortune on this. Thanks for the help!

 

[sylzbeemr2]

1998 K1200RS cruise options

I've used friction throttle locks on my non-cc bikes. I now have a 98 K1200RS taxi, but it came without the handlebar extensions. I did find a pair of bars with the extensions on ebay for less than half the cost of a Throttlemeister control.
I like Throttlemeisters, as my '86, '96 (current), '04 x 2 RT's had one, but the ebay deal included a bar end and a knurled OEM ? friction lock.
Some people would rather not have one at all for safety but I adjust mine to just reduce some of the strain of maintaining a throttle position. Crampbuster is another type and even cheaper but not my favorite.
At the other end of the spectrum retrofitting a BMW OEM unit might work for mucho dinero.

 

[PGlaves]

Bob's Wrist Rest
Kaoko
Throttlemeister

 

[sylzbeemr2]

K1200RS cruise option

Paul,

Thanks for clearing the mystery of my knurled cruise control. It's Bob's and looks great on the K.

 

[goneregret]

Thanks for the ideas. I now see there are many options. I found a video on line of a guy (a Kiwi) using a cheap plastic clamp (got one from harbor freight for $1) to make a throttle lock. I'm going to experiment with that $1 option for now.

I have a crampbuster and use it on long trips but last ride was 9 hours straight (only stopping for gas) and keeping my hand on the throttle in that same position wrecked my shoulder for three months. I want to be able to rest my right arm at my side from time to time. I'm doing that same 9 hour ride at the end of next month.