At $250 for the Atlas on Amazon Canada vs. $22 for the clone, it's difficult to support non-Chinese companies. A few pieces of stamped steel, a few fasteners and 10 mins of assembly ...c'mon Atlas, you serious?
I don't have one of these throttle locks yet, but I'm guessing if you score a small area where the pad is applied, removing the paint and scratching it up a little, the pad will probably adhere to the bare metal surface better and hold much longer.
Since OP is unable to post links and Amazon has clearly taken them down, then head over to EBay and they are extremely easy to find. Just purchased 3 of them because I know I got friends that will want them. Also big thanks to OP for this video and posting! Been wanting one of these for years but don’t use lock enough to spend that much. Almost pulled trigger today on $155. At least till I found this video. I have used it before on bikes not of my own and definitely prefer this style over any other lock system. For the price of this particular model, 100% worth the try!
i bought the cheap knock off one too, I'm not sure how the atlas one is, but this one you find the right sized tape rubber for the stop, peel and stick it to the steel, i cleaned mine up with alcohol really good first then stuck it, it worked pretty good for a little bit, then it the hot heat it must've made the glue slide until it fell off. it's a pain to find the right thickness of rubber strip first. I'm not sold on it, honestly i wish i would've saved the 60$and stuck it towards the brakeaway one. Also I'm mechanically smart, maybe the real one is better. but i need to look at it
Mechanics have to be close to them same. I have used the Atlas on bikes and loved it. Just ordered the eBay ones as stated above and will try them out. I will say even with the Atlas, it can be difficult to find the right size since options at limited from Atlas. Also remember that over time they will wear out regardless. I have seen people use the rubber parts that go inside cabinets as replacements with good results. Just have to find one that works either your setup. Heat is a concern for me as well, so I’ll see how it goes. It’s cheap enough to try.
Also, I just checked Atlas site and they have upgraded slip on friction pads and hardware, I would imagine it would fit the same. Prevents the use of sticky friction pads.
@@nowheelierick I was just about to comment this same thing. My sticky pad finally slipped off after 13,000 miles so I ordered the upgraded hardware pack.
@@bigrod0069 I don't have one of these throttle locks yet, but I'm guessing if you score a small area where the pad is applied, removing the paint and scratching it up a little, the pad will probably adhere to the bare metal surface better and hold much longer.
I watched a RU-vid video and made my own for my last bike for under $20 ( shout out to that dude ) . A few large washers , 1 pan head screw , some 3m double sided tape and some epoxy . It was easy and it's barely even noticeable between the grip and throttle housing . It's also held up for 3 years and counting . Still for about $25 this might be the ticket for my new bike and for most people , even if it is from CHINA. But even if it sux you can always make a better one with a few bucks and a little hard work.
I think I paid less for it from Temu. And I also got a quad lock phone holder that feels pretty much like the original for nothing. Because the originals are asking for stupid money for chinese made stuff.
My decision to never buy anything from Temu is that they use slave, child labor. They also use toxic materials to make their products. Like lead based paint and other materials banned in the US. But you do you. I also won't use my money to support the CCP.
Thanks for the explanation. Just ordered one myself for my 1983 Goldwing GL1100 for € 15.60 (about $ 17). Hope it's worth waiting for just like yours👊😎
@@BloodTar It's a shame but I haven't had the time to install it yet. I'm currently restoring the rear-half of the bike. I hope I can finish that before wintertime. I'll let you know how it went. Thanks for asking.
I bought one of these from Aliexpress, and it's missing the screw. I think it was $15. It made me sad. I just picked up another from Temu for $10.88. This will be for my Honda ADV 160cc scooter in Philippines :) From what I can tell they are all exactly the same, just sold different places, at different price points.
So I now have over 6,000 miles on this throttle lock and it still works great! The only time I have an issue was when it gets dusty and it doesn't hold. Once it's clean and dry, it's as good as new.
This is EXACTLY what I got from E-BAY, but for $21.oo full price - inc lock, plus shipping and handling. Same package...Same box.... same unit. PS: Looks like he installed his Up-side-down.
Agreed, it's $4 worth of aluminum and rivets. FWIW these are like $14 on Aliexpress now. I don't think there's ANY difference between the OG and the knockoff, at all.
Not that great. The few layers of insulation tape i had wrapped around between grip an housing was working just as well. To get the friction pad to hold youll need it thick enough that your throttle wont reverse freely.
Bought this exact same throttle lock for $21.00 and it works great. If you read the last paragraph in the left hand column it states, “ when you are installing your Atlas…!” I believe it’s the same device, however, Atlas has its name stamped on theirs plus you get fancy instructions and stickers to go with the lock.
@dankaragozian701 Did u find it? Amazon has only atlas guy probably called Amazon to have it removed. I don't wanna spend over 10p bucks for a piece of metal and funny how atlas commented on here. Literally same China manufacturer but one box is to atlas other is handed out to other distributors for us to buy super cheap with no atlas name stamped on it
Great Review! Would it be possible for you to include the link to the product? I'd like to get the same. You Sold me on it, after a lot of looking around. Thanks
@@dannyk9260 Nope, doesn't come up!! Just the expensive ones do. Maybe Atlas got wind of the knock-off's offering on Amazon and barked loud enough to Amazon to cause the seller to remove the product. Hard to say.
I ended up peeling back the grip and making some grooves in the housing with a chisel point soldering iron. You can't see them even with the lock not installed. Grips perfectly now. Just got back from a 1150 mile trip to and from Colorado and it still works great. Saved my wrist for sure. I now have over 3,500 miles on it.
@@dannyk9260 Sounds Interesting (re. the additional grooves in the housing). I've ordered one, and would like to make the same mod. Would it be possible for you to upload a photo of where the grooves were made? If you can't, I understand. Thanks
@@dannyk9260 Did you make the grooves on the motorcycle's factory plastic throttle assembly under the grip? I am considering one but wanted to know if i should go ahead and do the same upon delivery
I bought the genuine one and had to Shipped it from US to asia but after seeing your video i saw these are already available on the local online store. Gonna try it for my smaller bike and see if the rubber quality the same aa original.
@@DownsouthMan welcome to the world of aftermarket modifications. sometimes you just need to make slight adjustments to make it work. some like it others do not. i think it is money well spend. or buy a new bike with all integrated.
I understand your choice to go cheap but you are not seeing the entire picture. Messing with your throttle isn't something you should take lightly. Our price is directly connected to the amount of quality control our products go through every step of the way. There's no safe way to cut corners with a device that holds your throttle. I wish we could lower our price but we would then be sacrificing our customer's safety and safety has always been our first goal. You do you but you're risking an open throttle that's mechanically locked. I own multiple counterfeit versions of my invention and they are made incorrectly throughout. I won't go in depth explaining the issues but I will make it clear that those counterfeit manufacturer's don't have your best interest at heart.
@Atlasmoto - Sorry friend. The price of your throttle lock reflects your expectation of how much stupid people will be willing to pay for such an item. Your design does look and work well, but the price is way off to what the value of the item actually is. It seems you are doing well enough though, so stop commenting on other products that proves your ridiculous costing.
I just brought my second ,genuine Atlas throttle lock, I've got to say its only the principle of the thing ,that made me spend $281 Aussie dollars, instead of the knock off. I do think ,they are about twice as expensive as they should be especially here in Australia.
Yes, I commute 60 miles round trip every day and use it all the time. It works great! I have to give a little twist every couple miles, but that sure beats holding my throttle the whole time.
