Thanks Winginit. Until this past fall I have had several different Goldwings in the garage since 1987 and have been riding since 1965 so I do have some experience using throttle locks of different makes. But after 300,000 miles I realized it was time to downsize from the big Hondas to something a little lighter in weight. That is how I came to riding the 650 Burgman I have now. I say all of this to note that if you want to use a throttle lock on your bike you can do so safely and as you said it just needs to be adjusted so that when working you can override the setting at a moments notice without disengaging the lock. You just have to work with it till you have it set right. Because of some damage I did to my right hand on a one day trip from Washington, DC to Nashville ,TN ( when my throttle lock wasn't working ) I have to have a throttle lock on whatever I am riding . Sorry for going on so long. Just wanted to say that you can use a throttle lock and it can be a blessing on any trip you take, short or long.........Ride safe........Dan