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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: ScooterWolf on July 10, 2019, 03:07:08 AM

Title: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: ScooterWolf on July 10, 2019, 03:07:08 AM

I'm getting ready for a long distant ride from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia, Canada. Does any one use a throttle assist, and if so what's a good brand that will fit on the DT's throttle?

- Wolf

Title: Re: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: john grinsel on July 10, 2019, 01:11:32 PM

Since Kymco uses grip/throttle barrel made as one piece and then plastic shroud on handle bars----cheap/simple such as NEP will not work.   Maybe only chance is maybe Throttle Mister or others  that work on end of grip.

I ride a lot--new XTown 2019 ABS has 7500 miles----I have Go Cruise....took it off as there is really no need.  Ride a lot and you are in shape.

Title: Re: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: CROSSBOLT on July 10, 2019, 01:36:46 PM

We have the cheapo slip-on plastic "paddles" on ours work surprisingly well. The heel of your hand holds the throttle while your fingers wake up!

Title: Re: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: ScooterWolf on July 10, 2019, 10:37:04 PM

Do you mean like one of these?

- Wolf

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/oxford-cruise-anti-fatigue-throttle-assist (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/oxford-cruise-anti-fatigue-throttle-assist)

Title: Re: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: CROSSBOLT on July 10, 2019, 10:56:47 PM

Yeah, Wolf, exactly! Works good, lasts a long time!

Title: Re: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: pttdds on July 11, 2019, 04:07:32 AM

Same one I use. 

It works well.

Don

Title: Re: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: ScooterWolf on July 11, 2019, 10:42:14 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm off to order one.

- Wolf

Title: Re: Throttle Assist for the Downtown
Post by: AMAC1680 on July 11, 2019, 11:01:13 AM

Ok I know this is a safety no no but.....
When I had the DT300 I had cruise control, the paddle and an o-ring just big enough to fit between the throttle and the bars. Holds the throttle open but can still twist it shut.

I hate to admit it I used it on the highway a few times.

AMAC