Atlas Throttle Lock - Install and Review

[@scottraines7419]

Well, Not quite sure to whom I'm addressing this too but, I thank you for taking the time make this video of the install of the Atlas throttle lock install. I'm thinking of it for my recently purchased 2020 NC750X DCT. So far, this looks like a very capable unit. I'm gonna have to give this a serious consideration. You've helped me to this point. Thank you. SR

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words, S R! - Jason

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hi S R! Glad we could be of service. We just came back from a 5-day camping trip. I used my Throttle Lock quite a bit. It's still working like a champ even after months of use.

[@MrMike47274]

I'm thinking of getting one of these for my bike. Thanks for the tutorial. Will definitely help when I decide to get one. 🙂

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Great! Let us know when you do.

[@MrMike47274]

@@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures Will do. 👍

[@noelbowerman1562]

I'm on my second one. The new one ,with the plastic slip overs ,is much more durable. Oh after 43 years riding, I'm now a sook ,and have heated grips ,so my 500x has the top kit .

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

That's awesome!!! Glad you're enjoying it.

[@joshhopkins2109]

Awesome video, guys!

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Our pleasure and thanks for making a quality product!

[@Labgorilla]

I also have a v strom but with heated grips. Should I therefore get the top minuting version?

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hmm, good question. Not sure. I'd email them and ask.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Atlas Throttle Lock has very good guides as to which model you should order for your bike with/without heated grips. I would go with their recommendation!

[@tennesseeadventure2749]

I’ve had one on my Africa Twin for two years. Awesome product and another great review!!

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thank you! And thanks for the comment too!

[@OneOldManRiding]

My Atlas has been great with one exception. Returning from Key West in ninty eight degrees, the glue the pad uses let go and the pad just slid. 🤣 - Frank

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Oh no! A friend recommended buying a set of spare pads because they also wear out over the years. I plan on doing that and just keeping them in a pocket in my tank bag for when I need them.

[@OneOldManRiding]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures I was fortunate and kept the extra pads that came with it. I just moved the Atlas a little farther to the right and was able to use the larger sized pad. I should order spares for hit weather riding though... - Frank

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@OneOldManRiding glad you had the extras! Good thinking to keep them.

[@paulmoore6819]

I have one. I love it on my 1190. However, as Jason said you need to be careful with the screw. It is easy to strip the head on it if you're not careful

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Glad you love yours, Paul! I'm pretty impressed with it.

[@josephcomings]

Looking forward to your follow up review!

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thanks!

[@CasualRider.82]

Really good video... emjoyed a lot, thinking of buying one for my suzukigsxr1000r, but the space between the throttle housing and grip is very less so not sure if this will work.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! The space on the CB500X was really tight as well. I actually cut away some of the extra rubber from the grip. But I'm sure if you check their website or contact Atlas, they will tell you if it fits your GSXR. We just got back from a long trip and I am SO GLAD I had this thing!!!

[@CasualRider.82]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures I already checked on Atlas website and the recommend top for for all GSXR-All cc. But I also read the gap should be min 3 bank cards which is not the case on my gsxr 1000 as hardly 2 bank cards fit. So I am not sure I want to spend such huge amount on something that will not work. Also I couldn’t find any video on KZbin from anyone putting it on the gsxr1000 …..

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@CasualRider.82 I understand your concern. Remember that almost all motorcycle grips are removable. For example, look at all the "heated grips" that are out there as replacements for the stock grips! So I'm sure there are ways to slide your grip further out to provide the necessary gap. If you don't want to attempt this, there are certainly several less expensive and less streamlined throttle locking mechanisms available. But if you want to order one and try it, I'm sure you can always return it to Atlas if it doesn't work out. Either way, I wish you good luck! It's not a necessity. But if you do longer rides like I do, it's nice to be able to relax and rest your right wrist every now and then.

[@CasualRider.82]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures thanks I am in fact found a cheaper option. So May be I will buy that. Because I need it as we ride almost 350km over weekend as at the end of the ride wrist is almost numb :) so I need a good solution. Earlier I was using a clip as you were using but that’s just ok as it doesn’t maintain the speed just give your hand a little bit of resting space…..

[@DollyAndFamilyGetOutAndRide]

That was a great video again. I have been looking at these for awhile, I have heated grips so mine would be there up one. You had a big black bug on your windshield when you were putting yours on I wonder if you know what kind of bug that was? You have to look at your video and see what kind of bug it is.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

HAHA...that's funny about the bug. I've had a chance to go on several rides now with the Atlas Throttle Lock...and I'm very impressed! I think you'll enjoy it.

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Those are Love Bugs. :)

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

I saw an Atlas instruction video that said that if your heated grip wires run from the top of the grip, then you need the bottom kit. If the wires run out of the bottom of your heated grips, then you need the top kit. 👍 Great video!!

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@user-zo6xg8bx4l yep. We mention that about 3 minutes in. Thanks for confirming. :)

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@user-zo6xg8bx4l Thanks for your comment. That is our understanding as well!

[@wanderingwyvern]

I have had one on my Vstrom 650 for about 9 months, however I have not had the best luck with it. While it works great sitting still, on the road the vibration and bumps in the road will slowly let off the throttle. So while it holds, it will lose about 1-2 mph every 30-40 seconds unless the road is perfectly smooth. It just does not seem to want to stick on the plastic around my throttle. I have tried every combination of thickness on the pads and nothing really changes it. So it can help to remove my hand for a minute or so to relax or stretch it, or to adjust something on the bike or my gear using that hand, but cannot run with it for very long as it starts shaving the speed off. Going to try attaching some rubber to the contact point on the throttle, see if rubber to rubber will hold it better. While it helps, at least for me it was not worth the high cost so far, but will see what we can do as I would really enjoy having it for long flat sections (not very useful in the hills of course, so still need to keep hands on to adjust speed for them).

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Great info! Thanks for the comment, Chris. We'll watch for the same.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Very slick.. Good job.👍

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thanks Kevin

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventuresyou guys should do a search and find a CFMOTO dealer carrying one of these new 650 Adventura models .. Go check one out and maybe do a little video of some kind. Specs on the Adventura sound very good for its price of $6,800 👍

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@kevinnashskitchen3517 hmmm...sounds interesting. I think we actually have a dealer in Charleston!

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures little bike review or something on a day ride would be nice.. Or just a look .. I guess the bike has some ground clearance almost as the CB500X ..6.93"? Cruise control.. A nice adjustable wind screen.. Crash bars.. Shad luggage.. Slipper clutch. A couple modes to chose for rain or sport. Might be a nice starter adventure bike for the price. It's a KTM partner. Nice lights and brakes.

[@brienwalsh1965]

Hi guys like the video I have a V Strom 2022 model same as a 2019 model but I am trying to figure out which kit I need for my 2022 V Strom the top or bottom kit? Can u please advise thanks!

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hi Brien! Every bike is different. I would ask the good folks at Atlas. They have excellent customer service and will be better suited to answer that question!

[@vandall0160]

Just tried to mount a bottom unit on my 2022 MT07 and the throttle housing is too small in diameter for the pad to make any significant contact. Not sure if what I got was defective, but put it on and off 30+ times and simply did not work. Great concept, but they mislead riders on the models it works on.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Oh no! I'm so sorry it didn't work for you, Vandall! 😞 Did you contact them to see if they could offer any suggestions? Make sure you let them know it doesn't work on that bike so that others don't go through what you did. Thanks for letting us know and we'll caution any of our friends and followers who have the MT07.

[@vandall0160]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures **Update: I do not know if mine was incorrect from the factory, or if it was damaged in shipping, but the packaging did not look to be damaged. The small ring was not inserted into the locking body of the device when I opened the package, and the "C" shape was too tight to come close to inserting when in my hand and could not get the locking teeth anywhere close to catching. I ended up placing the small ring in my vice and with large channel locks was able to adjust to where the devices finally fit and the ratchet mechanism worked. I then installed as directed, and was able to tighten it down and it works as advertised now. I am pretty sure the small locking ring was shipped from the factory with the incorrect diameter, as there was no possible was to insert the small ring as the curve was simply too small. I used it last Friday on a 200 mile trip and it worked flawlessly, and I was concerned because even when installed the friction pad placed at the highest point only made contact with 1/4 of the pad itself, but worked perfectly. Just hope no one else has to do what I did to get the product to work.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

@@vandall0160 that's awesome! Sometimes a little DIY "adjustment" is the best solution. Glad you got it working and are now able to enjoy it!!!

[@vandall0160]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures Thank you sir! Very happy with the results, and the video assisted in the install once things were aligned correctly so many thanks for that as well.

[@MrMike47274]

FiRsT !!!!💪

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

dang it!

[@MrMike47274]

@@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures 😁

[@footnotedrummer]

I mean no disrespect to you guys on this channel, but this is obviously an Atlas sponsored video. The reason I say this, is because Atlas doesn't provide easy to follow instructions with visual aid in the packaging of this $160 beauty. Apparently those instructions come with the $200 model. LOL. I have one, and darned near sent it back, because I was so POed at this fact. Thanks for the video, but let Atlas know that adding some pictures and step by step instructions would go a long way. These aren't what I'd call cheap.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

I hear ya man! That's why we made the video. It's free and easier to follow along on a step-by-step video than a tiny instruction sheet. 😀

[@seanb1081]

Would have been so much better, after so much "waffeling" to actually see the Atlas in use on a highway. Not that great of an actual review I have to say.

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

thanks for the feedback. We opted out of the ride footage because all you woulda saw is us pressing a button. and not slowing down. Let us know when you get one and do a proper review. We'll come watch it to see how good the highway footage is. Hit that "like" and "subscribe" button for us anyway. Cheers.

[@josephcomings]

37th like!!

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

ha! close enough

[@chrisrisely9368]

If you're doing a review, do a review ... Spare the rest of us the dialogue, stories, and BS!! 1/2 of this "review" is promoting (capturing) viewers for their own site /blog

[@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures]

I like dialogue and stories and BS though.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Hey Chris! Sorry for all the BS. We like to have fun. Hopefully you can appreciate a little laugh, or a nugget of trivial knowledge every now and then! 🙂

[@JerzzyJoe]

Piece of junk! Wouldn't work on my Triumph Tiger 660 no matter what I tried. Either to sticky or to lose. Don't bother with this crap. It's going back to Amazon Pronto.

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

I'm so sorry it didn't work for you. I did a big road trip to Tennessee and am currently doing the MABDR. The Atlas has been working great on my CB500X so far.

[@JerzzyJoe]

@@MotoPhotoAdventures glad it’s working for you. Doesn’t work on my bike. Sent it back.