Atlas throttle lock vs. universal throttle lock review

[@richardwindisch9375]

I installed the Atlas on a 2020 Harley Street Bob. You have to find the right amount of tightening the screw and pushing in the ratchet. If you tighten it too much it will compress the grip and cause the throttle to stick.

[@Jimbobbington]

Bahaha the secret end scene!

[@MessyGarageBMW]

:-)

[@davidfalaguerra4134]

I use the universal type on my Kawasaki Concours. I have been cross country several times with it. It only holds for about a minute before it loosens due to vibration. It's good enough to give my hand a quick break. I only use it when no one is close behind. I also use a palm assist. Good enough but, not great.

[@tobiray]

Thanks for all the comments. It will be the Atlas

[@stevekitella4781]

I have the first one, but needed to disassemble it to get it on my comfort grip handle. Works 100% great. I've done long highway trips without one and believe me your wrist gets sore very fast holding the throttle down. This is a must.

[@armadilllo]

Can the throttle be forced off in an emergency without pushing the button? Just seems kinda sketchy having your throttle wide open in an emergency fighting the brakes.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

yes, with either of these options you can just roll the throttle forward. There is not enough friction applied to stop it from being forced off.

[@InegoMinblan]

better to push clutch

[@tonymarks1055]

The atlas you can

[@John_Ridley]

I used to have an Atlas, it went with the last bike I traded in. I've got a clone coming from Aliexpress, looks identical and is < $15 shipped. We'll see how that goes.

[@langelicslayr9114]

@John_Ridley Did you get it and how is it holding up?

[@John_Ridley]

@@langelicslayr9114 Yes I got it, I used to own an Atlas. I think the Aliexpress ones might even be made in the same place. You absolutely can't tell the difference other than it doesn't have "Atlas" silk screened on it. The instructions actually do say Atlas, I think they just straight up copied the instruction sheet.

[@Angry-Lynx]

​​@@John_Ridleylol that's so chinese of them 😂 Thx for letting us know copy is good 👍🏿 Cuz I aint spending 150 greens on throttle lock for sure

[@John_Ridley]

@@Angry-Lynx right? I wouldn't go for the clone if they charged something not ridiculous for the original like maybe $50.

[@jaxager]

If you want to go with the universal model, just wrap some tape around the cruise control module at the point it touches the brake lever. Now you won't mar up your lever. Great video. Thanks. I have a Scout Sixty I'm looking at getting something like this for. This made the decision much easier.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Good tip!

[@daltonnadeau1339]

I would use a cupboard stop rubber

[@Brantastic07]

May I suggest ditching your RAM MOUNT & switch to Quad Lock?

[@sameerpayas]

Good job... made it easier for me to pick the atlas...

[@hawksummers]

Love the Ferris reference!

[@MAKB187]

For me I went the other way since pulling brake disengages the throttle lock

[@tomkleanthis5023]

ha ha very good ending lol! love how you showed both here now i can choose thank u

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Glad I could help!

[@balrognemhed5222]

Thanks for the comparison. Nice bike!

[@johndavy8801]

Very nice easy to understand tutorial video,great job.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Thanks!

[@MrMoto948]

Kaoko (discontinued throttlemeister copy) is the best solution. Intergrated and designed to replace the oem bar weight.

[@BONAFIDE_TROUBLE]

Like the chicka chicka at the end. Pretty funny and great movie! Thanks for the review.

[@tedbachoe4288]

Does it still work well after 7 months?

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Yes, it is still working. I don't use it a ton but it is there when I need it.

[@Therealrickybobby.]

Thanks. Loved the ending!made me laugh during my morning commute :)

[@funnyrabbitadventures]

the real test woulb be great comparing atlas an a no name copy from aliexpress

[@drainmonkeys385]

Ya know… they outta make one that’s an electronic one, like a cruise control, push button, but allows you to set it at a really low rpm, for when you come to intersections or need to make a u-turn and want to get into the friction zone…. You roll up to the stop light, and engage the clutch, then when your ready to go, you increase the rpm to your desired level, thenyou hit the button and your rpm is locked in just enough to allow you to use the clutch and back brake and have a consistent throttle during your turn and the second you move the throttle, it disengages and it back to manual …. It would really help people who struggle to do u-turns or even making a clean safe controlled turn at an intersection

[@avulonanderson2372]

Lol, Cruise control doesn't do that on anything. Want to get good at slow maneouvering? You ought to. Just practice it's the balance of the clutch rpm and rear brake, maintaining a consistent throttle is OK, but counter to keeping all three in balance - all three need adjusting as you make slow turns.

[@bcbsilverhawk8426]

Considering the atlas. Have seen some accounts of them failing/braking. Have you had any issues with it. Thanks.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

I have not had any issues with it so far. It seems pretty well made. I've seen the same comments about faults but wonder if they did something wrong on install. Not sure but so far so good here.

[@bcbsilverhawk8426]

@@MessyGarageBMW Thanks for the the info. I've been planning to add one of these to my Scout. I will order soon. Another quick question. Should I get the top or bottom mount kit? Take care.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

@@bcbsilverhawk8426 I think both will work but bottom or top is a matter of preference.

[@bcbsilverhawk8426]

@@MessyGarageBMW Thank you. Will oreder one today.

[@1219magnum]

@@bcbsilverhawk8426 The Atlas website should say which, high or low, is recommended for your bike. Some models interfere with windscreens when turning.

[@addybugz5447]

What do you think about the knockoff atlas locks? They are 200 dollars cheaper so I am wondering 🤔

[@MessyGarageBMW]

I haven't used one of the knock offs so can't speak to the quality. I still use my atlas and can only speak to how well that has been or held up. The price seems right to look at if it is 200 cheaper

[@RedboneUnincorporated]

How is this Atlas unit held up?

[@MessyGarageBMW]

@RedboneUnincorporated still working and on my bobber. I've had no issues with it yet.

[@RedboneUnincorporated]

@MessyGarageBMW sweet! I just ordered one.

[@paulrobinson8363]

Loving that Boba Fett look 😀

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Thanks. I'm a bit of a star wars nerd 🤓

[@paulrobinson8363]

@@MessyGarageBMW it never herts to be a nerd 🤓 my son bought me a Captain Rex replica helmet for Farther’Day and I still grin 😁 when I look at it.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

@@paulrobinson8363 thats too cool!

[@memnochthebiker]

I bought both but prefer the Atlas.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Same here. I prefer the Atlas and that is the one I'm still running on my bobber.

[@lindasegerious9248]

I'm not much into giving likes. But your ending definitely triggered one 🙂

[@MessyGarageBMW]

😊

[@GooseDave]

Nice comparison. Thanks for sharing.

[@juansalvador1166]

What phone mount are younusing??

[@MessyGarageBMW]

I use the Ram Mounts X-Grip on both the bobber and my Springfield Dark Horse. I like that you can use whatever phone case you want to use and it holds on pretty good while not being so stiff as to need a shock absorbing add on like some others. The exact ones I use can be found here --> amzn.to/3NLOvLe

[@juansalvador1166]

@@MessyGarageBMW Thank you brother

[@cameronshine3465]

your bike sounds really nice.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Thanks 😊

[@vstar7196]

Atlas lock slips. Vibration in the handle bars causes the throttle to pull back. Wet weather affects the Atlas lock from even working in the first place. The best throttle locks are the ones that are the least expensive.

[@UrAvgRider]

I would argue that wet weather would affect any of the friction based throttle “locks”. I would also argue that using a throttle lock or even cruise control in wet weather probably isn’t the best idea.

[@benevolentprime3214]

I would use both

[@TrevorChenier]

Awesome video brother Thanks I think I also will go with the atlas 👍🏾

[@68orangecrate26]

Great demo… Atlas for sure.🏍

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Thanks! 👍

[@Briandagutis]

You helped me make a decision, you and some,other videos, thanks

[@felipolix]

Still working ??

[@MessyGarageBMW]

yep. it still works. I've had zero issues with it.

[@MattB13]

Long term review? Still using the atlas?

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Yep. Still using it and it still works well.

[@MattB13]

@@MessyGarageBMW perfect man. I’ll be ordering for my scout today! I’ll be sure to give you a shoutout!

[@gustavorojas8196]

Nice scout!! Does it leave any marks or damage on the throttle?

[@MessyGarageBMW]

no. it clips on the tube and doesn't slide and the only thing touching the switchbox on the throttle side is a rubber/plastic stopper for traction.

[@gustavorojas8196]

@@MessyGarageBMW Thank you. I will definitely get one!

[@MessyGarageBMW]

@Gustavo Rojas there is an affiliate link in the video description so if you buy through that it helps the channel and doesn't cost you any more. Thanks

[@gustavorojas8196]

@@MessyGarageBMW Cool! Thanks brother! Have a safe ride!

[@pacoharp]

Son para diferentes tipos de moto, prefiero el que topa con la palanca, más "trail"

[@solo1racing]

Perp understood

[@Airflores322]

Like handcuffs, for you Cops...errr perverts. Bwahahaha!!!! 😂 Fun video Mate, thank you so much!

[@naomis.9286]

The atlas is a much cleaner look. Very nice. Giggity

[@MessyGarageBMW]

It also doesn't touch the levers which is a big thing as I add new levers in a future video (spoiler alert).

[@ingeniousmechanic]

This is the 4th video I've watched on the atlas, price is a bit steep, but I'm ordering one, gonna try it on my cruiser, and also on my son's cbr6r, make sure it works well on both, probably be ordering a second one, lol. Thanks for putting the effort into this comparison. You still here? You ain't gotta home, but you can't stay here, lol.

[@ZenithClarity]

So what do you think of it??? Thinking about buying it myself but price is steep for sure.

[@ingeniousmechanic]

@@ZenithClarity it does work well. I had to take the aluminum switch housing off my vulcan and sand the seam down smooth where the rubber pad would make contact and be able to slide without trying to tear it. Also i would put the pad at the very bottom of the little flange that it attaches to, because it doesn't make good contact everywhere on mine. The one little screw didn't want to start easily and maybe I overtightened it, but the nut inside cracked. I reinstalled it with a lot of locktite and it's holding fine. It does work great, but for the money it should have better instructions. I would have been more careful with pad placement and starting and tightening that screw. Hope all that makes sense and helps.

[@Brantastic07]

17:41 Deadpool

[@Scrambler37]

Ferys 😂😂😂😂

[@edwardventura6706]

Cops and Perverts??? really :D LOL

[@jamesd314]

Click on some other videos 😂😂

[@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.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

Did you try all three of the plastic inserts. They are different size so you need to find the right one I think.

[@JerzzyJoe]

@@MessyGarageBMW I installed it properly and I did try all the insert. The insert weren’t the issue. Once tightened down it became stiff and sticky. When I loosened up it became to loose. I don’t like it. It’s going back. Will wait for the software update on my Tiger 660 and get the real thing. Not messing around with this junk.

[@MessyGarageBMW]

@@JerzzyJoe that sucks. The electronic cruise control is better. I have that on my Springfield darkhorse and it works great. This is mainly to stretch out my throttle hand every once in awhile.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Ya know… they outta make one that’s an electronic one, like a cruise control, push button, but allows you to set it at a really low rpm, for when you come to intersections or need to make a u-turn and want to get into the friction zone…. You roll up to the stop light, and engage the clutch, then when your ready to go, you increase the rpm to your desired level, thenyou hit the button and your rpm is locked in just enough to allow you to use the clutch and back brake and have a consistent throttle during your turn and the second you move the throttle, it disengages and it back to manual …. It would really help people who struggle to do u-turns or even making a clean safe controlled turn at an intersection

[@user-nk3re4dj5h]

New bikes have this now thankfully. Hopefully this is the standard moving forward.