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Rocky Creek Designs

cruise control

My partner, Rose, wanted a Boom
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model that suited her nicely. Over
time however, she decided there
were some omissions in its parts
register, a cruise control being
one of the items she desired. The
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control was similar to that of
purchasing a small island, so that was ruled out.
While reading another motorcycle magazine, I came
across an ad for Rocky Creek Designs, Atlas Throttle
Lock. It stated that this device was “the most universal
and intuitive throttle lock ever made. Designed by
motorcyclists for motorcyclists”. Further, it stated that the
unit is made of hardened stainless steel.
The $235 cost seemed reasonable considering the
reputation of products from Rocky Creek Designs, so,
I sent an email with a photo of the Trike’s twistgrip
attached. Janice Jansen was very helpful, making sure
of the right choice before she advised that a Bottom Kit
would be the best for the task.
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heavy weight of the package. The instructions were very
detailed with drawings as well as written installation
steps, they even supplied the Torx tool plus a second,
spare lock screw. I recommend giving the instructions
a thorough read, as this will avoid possible installation
mistakes.

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that the Atlas Throttle Lock was nearly perfect and only
needed some minor alterations. The Atlas sits hard
against the inside end of the twist grip and leaves a
gap between it and the face of the right switch block.
The kit comes with a variety of small square adhesive
blocks, which, require careful selection based on the
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block/blocks are used as a brake by the Atlas when
deployed, against the inside face of the switch block. The
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the surface where the little adhesive block holds to the
inside switch block face. This will reduce the amount of
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We are happy with this type of cruise control. It is a
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moisture or dust like some aftermarket electrical items.
Once you reach your desired speed, push the upper
button and the Lock holds the throttle in position. If you
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adjust the throttle, the term ‘Lock’ being more descriptive
than accurate. Pressing the lower button releases the
throttle back to manual control.
It’s a very clever device.

May Your Lid Never Skid,
Ian Parks #11735

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