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Offline Bulldog9

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Re: Bought a red Norge
« Reply #30 on: September 30, 2025, 08:14:29 AM »
I've always loved the Norge from the first time I laid eyes on one. The ONLY think that kept me from buying one is the lack of cruise control. I will never understand how they could make such a beautiful touring bike with no cruise. I still feel that killed a lot of sales.

Funny, I'm the complete opposite, but I do so little super slab that a CC makes no sense for me. Thankfully, my arthritis is in the left arm so far, but time will tell. Even though, I spend 90% of my time on roads that CC would be unused. FWIW, I find that the throttle springs are light and just a little pressure on the grip with the heel of my hand on the bar weight is enough to hold the throttle stable if I need to emulate CC.

I did add a throttle lock on my FJR that replaced the bar end weight. You could twist it and by friction it would hold the throttle stable. I only used it 1-2X. There are many aftermarket units and styles.
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Re: Bought a red Norge
« Reply #31 on: September 30, 2025, 01:26:06 PM »
Funny, I'm the complete opposite, but I do so little super slab that a CC makes no sense for me. Thankfully, my arthritis is in the left arm so far, but time will tell. Even though, I spend 90% of my time on roads that CC would be unused. FWIW, I find that the throttle springs are light and just a little pressure on the grip with the heel of my hand on the bar weight is enough to hold the throttle stable if I need to emulate CC.

I did add a throttle lock on my FJR that replaced the bar end weight. You could twist it and by friction it would hold the throttle stable. I only used it 1-2X. There are many aftermarket units and styles.
  I put one of these throttle brakes on my BMW 10 years ago.  The nylon friction ring shrank and no longer engages, so I have forgotten all about it being there. 
Is there a true speed control available or just the clamps?

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Re: Bought a red Norge
« Reply #32 on: September 30, 2025, 02:17:02 PM »
  I put one of these throttle brakes on my BMW 10 years ago.  The nylon friction ring shrank and no longer engages, so I have forgotten all about it being there. 
Is there a true speed control available or just the clamps?

markr
There was an Australian one a few years back.

 

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