Breakaway Cruise

retired06 · 10-14-2010, 06:42 PM

Anyone have any experience with this manual throttle adjust. Seems pricey but their web site has some very convincing promo clips.

cactusjack · 10-14-2010, 06:44 PM

They are nice, for sure. I don't have one, but I've looked at a few of them.

**Cajunrider** · 10-14-2010, 06:48 PM

I've been having mine for close to 2 years. Looks good and works smoothly.

**ringadingh** · 10-14-2010, 08:06 PM

They cost more than Id spend on a throttle lock. You could probably install a cruise control for that price if you shopped around a bit. They are the cadillac of throttle locks though.

cbutteris · 10-14-2010, 08:42 PM

I opted for the Kuryakyn throttle assist to go with my ISO grips. It works pretty well but takes a little finesse to lock it down while holding the throttle steady. The amount of 'assist' is adjustable too. Price was okay at $90.

roox · 10-14-2010, 08:54 PM

I have them on my bike. Works very good and looks good to. Fits over the kuryakyn grips with a bit of dish soap to slide it on. I would prefer an electronic cruise but figure that my installation skills are only up to the more simple mechanical breakaway.

cyclecat · 10-14-2010, 10:14 PM

We both have a Brakeaway and they work great. A bit more than a standard 'throttle lock' because it will click off when you touch the brake and quite a bit easier to set than a Vistacruise.

usranger74 · 10-14-2010, 10:53 PM

I installed it this Spring. Looks good and works fine. I think the quality of workmanship is top notch. If I bought a new bike, I do it again.

Netnorske · 10-15-2010, 12:06 AM

I too have one of the BrakeAway throttle locks. They work and look great...perfect for giving your hand a break on long trips! Two thumbs up for sure...

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dandantmm · 10-15-2010, 12:27 AM

I bought my brakeaway last spring and absolutely love it. I had a vista on my old 02 Nomad and the brakeaway is worth the extra $$$. It is easier to engage, the brake deactivation is wonderful and much safer, and you can easily adjust your throttle with it locked. You are not constantly releasing and resetting on those longer flat stretches where slight adjustments are needed. I put on ISO grips after installing the brakeaway with no problems. With the new larger throttle boss on the ISO grips and the brakeaway, I'm not wishing for cruise control near as much as before.

retired06 · 10-21-2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks for all the input. I ordered mine today!

**Top Cat** · 10-21-2010, 11:41 AM

I have the Vista and I can't get it to keep a steady pace. It will slip and the bike slows down.
Is the Breakaway better in this respect?

Modify;
Never mind. I just went to their site. $199 for a throtle lock

, I'll pass.
The vista does what I want just fine.

Todd · 10-21-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

I have the Vista and I can't get it to keep a steady pace. It will slip and the bike slows down.
Is the Breakaway better in this respect?

Modify;
Never mind. I just went to their site. $199 for a throtle lock

, I'll pass.
The vista does what I want just fine.

TC, tighten the acorn nut that puts tension on the band about 1/2 turn....its adjustable. Then it will hold.

cajun2wheels · 10-21-2010, 06:03 PM

For those that have a Vista replace the acorn nut with a small knurled knob with a threaded metal insert.This makes fine tuning the Vista easy while you are cruising down the road.

retired06 · 04-12-2011, 11:14 AM

Well after it setting in the garage all winter I finally the the thing mounted yesterday. Very good instructions and final operation is great. Used the thin grip inserts on Avon grips and no problem. It was a bit pricey but I'm well pleased. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice looking and functioning manuel cruise lock.

10-14-2010, 06:42 PM	#1
retired06 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 21	Breakaway Cruise Anyone have any experience with this manual throttle adjust. Seems pricey but their web site has some very convincing promo clips. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-14-2010, 06:44 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Breakaway Cruise They are nice, for sure. I don't have one, but I've looked at a few of them. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-14-2010, 06:48 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Breakaway Cruise I've been having mine for close to 2 years. Looks good and works smoothly. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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10-14-2010, 08:06 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Breakaway Cruise They cost more than Id spend on a throttle lock. You could probably install a cruise control for that price if you shopped around a bit. They are the cadillac of throttle locks though. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-14-2010, 08:42 PM	#5
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	Breakaway Cruise I opted for the Kuryakyn throttle assist to go with my ISO grips. It works pretty well but takes a little finesse to lock it down while holding the throttle steady. The amount of 'assist' is adjustable too. Price was okay at $90. __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-14-2010, 08:54 PM	#6
roox Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 152	Breakaway Cruise I have them on my bike. Works very good and looks good to. Fits over the kuryakyn grips with a bit of dish soap to slide it on. I would prefer an electronic cruise but figure that my installation skills are only up to the more simple mechanical breakaway. __________________ Wayne 2011 FLHTK
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10-14-2010, 10:14 PM	#7
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Breakaway Cruise We both have a Brakeaway and they work great. A bit more than a standard 'throttle lock' because it will click off when you touch the brake and quite a bit easier to set than a Vistacruise.
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10-14-2010, 10:53 PM	#8
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Breakaway Cruise I installed it this Spring. Looks good and works fine. I think the quality of workmanship is top notch. If I bought a new bike, I do it again. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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10-15-2010, 12:06 AM	#9
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Breakaway Cruise I too have one of the BrakeAway throttle locks. They work and look great...perfect for giving your hand a break on long trips! Two thumbs up for sure... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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10-15-2010, 12:27 AM	#10
dandantmm Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 235	Breakaway Cruise I bought my brakeaway last spring and absolutely love it. I had a vista on my old 02 Nomad and the brakeaway is worth the extra $$$. It is easier to engage, the brake deactivation is wonderful and much safer, and you can easily adjust your throttle with it locked. You are not constantly releasing and resetting on those longer flat stretches where slight adjustments are needed. I put on ISO grips after installing the brakeaway with no problems. With the new larger throttle boss on the ISO grips and the brakeaway, I'm not wishing for cruise control near as much as before.
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10-21-2010, 10:53 AM	#11
retired06 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 21	Breakaway Cruise Thanks for all the input. I ordered mine today!
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10-21-2010, 11:41 AM	#12
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Breakaway Cruise I have the Vista and I can't get it to keep a steady pace. It will slip and the bike slows down. Is the Breakaway better in this respect? Modify; Never mind. I just went to their site. $199 for a throtle lock , I'll pass. The vista does what I want just fine. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-21-2010, 06:03 PM	#14
cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Breakaway Cruise For those that have a Vista replace the acorn nut with a small knurled knob with a threaded metal insert.This makes fine tuning the Vista easy while you are cruising down the road. __________________
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04-12-2011, 11:14 AM	#15
retired06 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 21	Breakaway Cruise Well after it setting in the garage all winter I finally the the thing mounted yesterday. Very good instructions and final operation is great. Used the thin grip inserts on Avon grips and no problem. It was a bit pricey but I'm well pleased. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice looking and functioning manuel cruise lock.
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