Riding With No Hands

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 04:08 PM

Ever do it? Its pretty fun. I started doing it when I got really bored on the freeways on my trip. I watched a video of a guy doing neutral steering and thought hey lets do the next step up

I decided to record it while I was going through some very mild twisties. When I put my hands on the bars it was to adjust my cruise control which is this device here, Go Cruise

Its not a particularly entertaining video, just some very mild curves

Link to original page on YouTube.

ChickenRun · July 15th, 2013, 04:10 PM

I do it when I see a group of chicks and want to look cool lol.

KawiKid860 · July 15th, 2013, 04:58 PM

I do it when slowing down for a light or whatever, when there's not a lot of traffic of course. Usually put my hands back on the bars around 10mph so I can shift down to first lol.

That's on the CBR which is super stable, I try and do it on the 500 but it gets headshake pretty easily :P

CC Cowboy · July 15th, 2013, 05:13 PM

I've done it for years (or is that miles, or both). You need cruise control though.

Jred · July 15th, 2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChickenRun

I do it when I see a group of chicks and want to look cool lol.

lgk · July 15th, 2013, 05:44 PM

That's pretty good for twenty bucks.

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lgk

That's pretty good for twenty bucks.

Right? Its not perfect, my k13s has a really strong throttle pull so sometimes I have to set it a higher throttle setting and back it down to get it to stick but then its quite stable. I'd think with the ninjas throttle cable having less pull that it would work perfectly, so I ordered a second one

lgk · July 15th, 2013, 06:10 PM

The throttle at around 9k rpm works with almost no pressure with the cramp buster, i imagine this go cruise will work well.

Matter of fact i just pulled the trigger on one
Looking cool was a big part of the decision, but preventing people from making wierd jokes about my sore wrist, synched it.

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 06:14 PM

Dunno if you can tell but I have the cramp buster and go cruise on my throttle

Trailerboy531 · July 15th, 2013, 06:31 PM

The Go Cruise is worth every cent. Makes long rides a piece of cake and you can just rest on your tank and look bored. I've got some very confused looks from drivers.

NevadaWolf · July 15th, 2013, 06:41 PM

Fun huh? I managed to ride no hands last weekend on the straights where there was no wind. Mucked around grabbing snacks out of the tank bag, adjusting gloves, helmet, jacket, mirrors. Unfortunately the iPod was out of my reach otherwise that would have been awesome.

Though, something about my grip or the Go Cruise is loose and eventually the throttle will begin to slowly close. Only once or twice was I able to set it properly and have it hold for a considerable distance.

Haven't braved cornering yet though!

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Fun huh? I managed to ride no hands last weekend on the straights where there was no wind. Mucked around grabbing snacks out of the tank bag, adjusting gloves, helmet, jacket, mirrors. Unfortunately the iPod was out of my reach otherwise that would have been awesome.

Though, something about my grip or the Go Cruise is loose and eventually the throttle will begin to slowly close. Only once or twice was I able to set it properly and have it hold for a considerable distance.

Haven't braved cornering yet though!

Maybe try plastidipping the end of it?

NevadaWolf · July 15th, 2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Maybe try plastidipping the end of it?

Going to see if I can find the bands it came with to thicken up where it holds. But that thing made crossing LONG stretches of highway so much better and/or entertaining.

Did Brian get shots of you dancing or is that left up to our imagination?

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Going to see if I can find the bands it came with to thicken up where it holds. But that thing made crossing LONG stretches of highway so much better and/or entertaining.

Did Brian get shots of you dancing or is that left up to our imagination?

He didn't have a camera and didn't want to sticky up his bike

akima · July 19th, 2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

The Go Cruise is worth every cent. Makes long rides a piece of cake and you can just rest on your tank and look bored. I've got some very confused looks from drivers.

I can picture that lol.

Motofool · July 19th, 2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Ever do it? Its pretty fun. ..........

Is this a ticketable practice, from the point of view of LEOs'?

allanoue · July 19th, 2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Is this a ticketable practice, from the point of view of LEOs'?

I keep it on the down-low going no hands. I got the GoCruze for the sane reason as lgk, to save on hand cramping. I am thinking winter riding will be warmer also because it will be easier to get blood in the throttle hand

Thanks @NevadaWolf for finding it and thanks jiggles for getting her to share

Jiggles · July 19th, 2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Is this a ticketable practice, from the point of view of LEOs'?

I rode by a lot of cops who didn't seem to care

CycleCam303 · July 19th, 2013, 05:12 PM

Next step. Standing up with no hands and steering. It would be easier with the go cruise though.

Jiggles · July 19th, 2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCam303

Next step. Standing up with no hands and steering. It would be easier with the go cruise though.

I did standing up but not steering

Jiggles · July 19th, 2013, 05:26 PM

I did the titanic

allanoue · July 19th, 2013, 05:38 PM

@ 100 mph

NevadaWolf · July 19th, 2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

Thanks @NevadaWolf for finding it and thanks jiggles for getting her to share

I found it by searching around for some for of throttle control that would hold it without my hand being on the bar. I need to learn a better hand position since my hand and wrist go numb after a few hours.

Glad something I had was found to be useful.

lgk · August 13th, 2013, 04:43 AM

have been using the go cruise for a few weeks and i'll say its pretty awesome.

i had it set and rode at the same speed for hours without slipping.

NevadaWolf · August 13th, 2013, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

have been using the go cruise for a few weeks and i'll say its pretty awesome.

i had it set and rode at the same speed for hours without slipping.

I've discovered that my Go Cruise has chewed away the grip underneath it. Not saying the Go Cruise is at fault, it is likely my grips as the left one is also wearing away where my palm rests all the time. So while the grip was thick enough to hold it in place, it is no longer the case immediately under the device.

Going to dig out the band and add it on to see if that helps.

Snake · August 13th, 2013, 07:47 AM

Why not, cagers do it all the time while trying to drive and eat.

lgk · August 13th, 2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Why not, cagers do it all the time while trying to drive and eat.

need to get a modular, so i can drink my milk shake

lgk · August 13th, 2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

I've discovered that my Go Cruise has chewed away the grip underneath it. Not saying the Go Cruise is at fault, it is likely my grips as the left one is also wearing away where my palm rests all the time. So while the grip was thick enough to hold it in place, it is no longer the case immediately under the device.

Going to dig out the band and add it on to see if that helps.

i did use the band it came with. didn't seem to offer much grip without it.

allanoue · August 13th, 2013, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

i did use the band it came with. didn't seem to offer much grip without it.

beazy411 · August 13th, 2013, 11:56 AM

I bought the Omni-Cruise. Same basic idea as the Go Cruise, but there is a set-screw to help with tension to hold the throttle. You can crank on that screw and still roll right off the throttle. Kinda pricey, but worth imho.

fishdip · August 14th, 2013, 09:22 PM

No hands fun but no feet is funner.

July 15th, 2013, 04:08 PM	#1
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Riding With No Hands Ever do it? Its pretty fun. I started doing it when I got really bored on the freeways on my trip. I watched a video of a guy doing neutral steering and thought hey lets do the next step up I decided to record it while I was going through some very mild twisties. When I put my hands on the bars it was to adjust my cruise control which is this device here, Go Cruise Its not a particularly entertaining video, just some very mild curves Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 15th, 2013, 04:10 PM	#2
ChickenRun ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r SE (without stupid tribal decals) Posts: 110	I do it when I see a group of chicks and want to look cool lol. __________________________________________________ "It sounds like a lawnmower." "Shut up no it doesn't."

July 15th, 2013, 05:13 PM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I've done it for years (or is that miles, or both). You need cruise control though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 15th, 2013, 05:44 PM	#6
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	That's pretty good for twenty bucks. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

July 15th, 2013, 06:10 PM	#8
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	The throttle at around 9k rpm works with almost no pressure with the cramp buster, i imagine this go cruise will work well. Matter of fact i just pulled the trigger on one Looking cool was a big part of the decision, but preventing people from making wierd jokes about my sore wrist, synched it. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

July 15th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#3
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I do it when slowing down for a light or whatever, when there's not a lot of traffic of course. Usually put my hands back on the bars around 10mph so I can shift down to first lol. That's on the CBR which is super stable, I try and do it on the 500 but it gets headshake pretty easily :P

July 15th, 2013, 06:14 PM	#9
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Dunno if you can tell but I have the cramp buster and go cruise on my throttle __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 15th, 2013, 06:31 PM	#10
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	The Go Cruise is worth every cent. Makes long rides a piece of cake and you can just rest on your tank and look bored. I've got some very confused looks from drivers. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

July 15th, 2013, 06:41 PM	#11
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Fun huh? I managed to ride no hands last weekend on the straights where there was no wind. Mucked around grabbing snacks out of the tank bag, adjusting gloves, helmet, jacket, mirrors. Unfortunately the iPod was out of my reach otherwise that would have been awesome. Though, something about my grip or the Go Cruise is loose and eventually the throttle will begin to slowly close. Only once or twice was I able to set it properly and have it hold for a considerable distance. Haven't braved cornering yet though! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 19th, 2013, 05:12 PM	#19
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Next step. Standing up with no hands and steering. It would be easier with the go cruise though.

July 19th, 2013, 05:26 PM	#21
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I did the titanic __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 19th, 2013, 05:38 PM	#22
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	@ 100 mph

August 13th, 2013, 04:43 AM	#24
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	have been using the go cruise for a few weeks and i'll say its pretty awesome. i had it set and rode at the same speed for hours without slipping. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

August 13th, 2013, 07:47 AM	#26
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Why not, cagers do it all the time while trying to drive and eat.

August 13th, 2013, 11:56 AM	#30
beazy411 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: New Orleans Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 159	I bought the Omni-Cruise. Same basic idea as the Go Cruise, but there is a set-screw to help with tension to hold the throttle. You can crank on that screw and still roll right off the throttle. Kinda pricey, but worth imho. __________________________________________________ ~B.

August 14th, 2013, 09:22 PM	#31
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	No hands fun but no feet is funner. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...

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