2022 Kymco AK550 manual cruise control

[Dale]

I'm using a GO CRUISE cruise control on my 550. Works good but not great, sells for $30 at Amazon. How to find out what fits and what doesn't without calling the manufacturer! Anybody find something better!

[rjs987]

I have a Go Cruise 2 CNC aluminum throttle lock cruise control. I've read that the Atlas throttle lock is better. Then there is the Break Away throttle lock, and the Vista Cruise throttle locks. And there are also other throttle locks that replace the bar end weights.

I don't know how to size any of those others (other than the Go Cruise) but I'm sure there is one that fits the 7/8" bar on the AK 550. I do know that many of those others will cost more.

There are also true cruise control systems but I have no idea about those other than that they can be a real bear to install and have no info if one can be put on the AK 550. I'm sure it can be done but don't know that the makers of those know how until they get an AK to practice on.

I only use the GC2 for very short spurts on flat level road to shake out my right hand and wrist. I can tighten the knob on it to hold the speed rather well until I come to a hill. Even so, I find I rarely use it even though I do tend to ride at least 150 miles to 180 miles between tank fill ups without stopping and as much as 460 miles in a day. That long day (for me) was on the way back from my last camping trip at the end of September. And I don't remember that I ever used the GC2 on that day at all. But I do find I just have to have my Cramp Buster tab on the throttle grip to make those miles. I can relax the fingers on my right hand and just rest the palm of my hand on the Cramp Buster to hold my speed, even on hills. I will often simply lay my fingers over the top of both grips and over the brake levers to rest them without ever letting go of the grips.

[KayakGuy]

I'm using the KAOKO (KYM105 - model specific) throttle lock. It's a bit pricey but works pretty well. I find it easy to make small adjustments even with it locked/tightened, though setting it "on" takes a little getting used to. Seems the best way is to roll the end of the knob with your little finger to tighten it (without rolling on too much power at the same time). I included the product link and a link to a video I watched before purchasing it. I ordered through TwistedThrottle.

https://kaoko.com/product/kym105/

[Dale]

Like I said, I also have the Go Cruise but unfortunately my right hand doesn't work that well. You have to use your index finger to set it and that's difficult. I've had the Throttle Lock Control ($200) which worked very well except it was a bear to figure out. I left it on a scooter that I traded. I also have had a KAOKO. Same problem, very difficult to set. Just looked at an ATLAS and if it will fit, that will be my choice. Watched a video of it in action and it should be ok. Thanks for your suggestions

[Dale]

The Atlas throttle lock won't work. There has to be 2.5mm between the grip and the throttle housing which there isn't. Our riding season is almost finished so I have plenty of time to look at others.

[Super Dirt Dud]

I use a plastic clamp from Lowes works great