Throttlemeisters are nice, but expensive.

 

there we go again, read up

 

Yeah, but you didn't say they were nice.

 

Here's a pic to make it all better...

 

Is the white paint easy to keep clean & scratch-free. Those tank bags that attach to the gas cap ring seem like they put quite a load on the fasteners &/or threaded tank inserts??

I can't afford the Throttle Meister grip lock but have been using the NEP for many moons (i.e., well before my VTR). Note the F4i calipers which are identical to the 00-01 RC51 but black (I painted the fastener heads). Have yet to test ride the Tommis & MP throttle cables, RC51 with the F4i calis, and the longer HEL clutch line. The Russel brake lines go back to day 1 practically.

 

A buddy of mine uses a rubber O-ring. He stores it on the bar end, and when he wants to use it, he just rolls it over. It kinda wedges between the bar end and the throttle, and adds just enough resistance to not let the throttle go to idle. Very cheap mod, and requires 0 mechanical ability.

 

Throttlemiesters!

 

The O-ring trick is old time and can allow rolling on and off but still is somewhat dangerous. Same thing with the throttle set screws on Harleys and other older bikes but I think the attorneys took care of that. Its safer to stick with a true quick-off device as mentioned above.

 

No, the paint is actually easier to keep clean since you can see where the dirt is. So when the bike is dirty, it's dirty. But when it's clean, it's truly clean.

Let us know how all the brake mods turn out. Looks like you got everything sorted.

 

I've had one white vehicle (a Honda Odyssy) and it was a pain to keep clean but our VTRs have a lot less surface area (though you have a lower right) and are not out much in the winter.

How many pounds can your tank bag handle? I use an old CH strap-on and Held mag unit, both which take a lot and you can lean on during long rides.

The RC51 MC seems better now that its matched but still firm with little travel (but maybe better feel). After I sanded the OEM F4i pads using 150 drywall grid (to clean and take out the bedding from the previous owners rotors), cleaned my OEM rotors with skotchbrite (I use diluted detergent and ammonia followed by 91% iso alcohol), it bites like a demon. Still I can't wait till spring to road test everything (though its a 45 today but what a mess at the cemetary for my very close aunt's funeral, whe was a stitch).