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Speedo007 · 08-25-2011, 09:54 AM

ADM Sport - Photon - Contrôleur de vitesse universel

ITL Photon Universal cruise control / ControÌ‚leur de vitesse universel - YouTube

Just bought this today, for an 8hour highway ride. Tried it and its so simple and efficient I hate myself for not inventing it. Best 16$ I spent in a while.

Hoover · 08-25-2011, 11:26 AM

How does it react when you snap the throttle shut.

Speedo007 · 08-25-2011, 11:45 AM

Barely any resistance, you just snap the throttle shut and it slides on the rubber grip (just like in the video how you set it by sliding it down, it slides back up if you shut the throttle). It just has the right amount of resistance to keep throttle open without making it hard to shut it off. And it takes 2 seconds to install and uninstall.

RoMav · 08-25-2011, 02:55 PM

Wow. I've seen that type of thing before but they all looked clumsy and slightly unsafe. That actually looks like it could be functional. Is it jus.t a piece of plastic or is there a metal bit that provides the actual tension on the grip? Does it feel like it could last?

Speedo007 · 08-25-2011, 03:35 PM

It is really just a piece of plastic (thats what makes me mad for not inventing it, it most cost them 0.21$ to produce hehe) It's solid plastic though as it needs to be stretched open to put it on and off of the throttle grip. And will it last, I don't predict any problems, it's so simple not much can go wrong. the inner part you see in the picture is just like a rubberband for chrome handles and stuff like that on which it wouldnt grip otherwise. For our bikes it's just one single piece of rugged plastic, we can throw the rubberband away

**DJK1505** · 08-25-2011, 04:02 PM

WOW, now im mad i spent 8 bucks on the cramp buster. That is sweet! Just ordered it!!!!!

Speedo007 · 08-25-2011, 04:26 PM

The only downsize I found is that since I have bar end mirrors this removes another maybe 1/2" on the total width of the grip and I have large hands. If I wasnt using bar end mirrors then I wouldnt even notice the difference. Going for a 650km highway ride tomorrow I'll let you know how it works out. Rode 150km today, and works perfectly, even think it saved me gas!

Speedo007 · 08-28-2011, 05:33 AM

UPDATE: Ok just got back from my 1400km trip. Love the cruise control. Sure it's not a cruise control like you'd get on a BMW that disengages as soon as you touch the breaks, or clutch. That said it works great and if you need to brake you'll snap throttle off in a blink before even grabbing the brake. Since most of my trip was highways, sometimes I just let go both handles and grabbed the side of the tanks, nice to have the option to change your upper body position once in a while. Very satisfied.

mano1192 · 08-28-2011, 07:52 PM

I could have used this today, Im ordering it!

sendtoharvey · 09-19-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mano1192

I could have used this today, Im ordering it!

i'm ordering this...

08-25-2011, 04:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
DJK1505 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yorkshire, Virginia Posts: 276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	WOW, now im mad i spent 8 bucks on the cramp buster. That is sweet! Just ordered it!!!!! __________________ Two Brothers slip on, headers wrapped, ebay mirrors, ebay grips, ebay shorty levers, rear grab handle, ebay fender eliminator, mini turn signals, frame sliders, bobbins, PVC throttle mod, vortex rear sets, K&N air filter, air box mod, a few stickers for aero dynamics , steel brake lines, gold engine bolt set, gold oil filler cap, gold chain, black vortex handle bars, USB power port, clear tail light, power commander PCV, -1 front sprocket, +2 rear sprocket, BT016 tires, 190 rear tire, I know I am forgetting stuff

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08-25-2011, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hoover MotoGP Bike: FZ8 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Madison Wi Posts: 533 Thanks: 45 Thanked 55 Times in 51 Posts	How does it react when you snap the throttle shut.

08-28-2011, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
mano1192 Canyon Carver Bike: 2011 FZ8 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 259 Thanks: 34 Thanked 49 Times in 32 Posts	I could have used this today, Im ordering it!