Cruise control
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Could try one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400205857076...84.m1423.l2649
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It is what I use.
Your tach is probably routed to your coil.
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After my first nearly 200 mile ride I now fully understand the concept of a cramped throttle hand. I tried to find an OEM or aftermarket electronic cruise control for my 1989 FLHS but I can't find anything. I understand how the cruise system works on the original 1989 (I think it was the FLHT) that had it, with a pickup at the tach and the control box, handlebar controls, linkages, etc.
I've been looking at the throttle friction locks, from the cheap ones that snap on the friction adjustment **** to the ones that install around the handlebar. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I'll ask for advice.
Is there an aftermarket electronic cruise control for an 89 FLHS? (I'm not worried about installing one, I worked military and civilian avionics and have installed autopilots/servos/wiring on small aircraft as well as serviced the ones on big aircraft).
If not that, a source for refurbished/salvaged 1989 FLHT cruise control setups?
If none of that, what's the best out there for a friction control on the throttle?
I've been looking at the throttle friction locks, from the cheap ones that snap on the friction adjustment **** to the ones that install around the handlebar. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I'll ask for advice.
Is there an aftermarket electronic cruise control for an 89 FLHS? (I'm not worried about installing one, I worked military and civilian avionics and have installed autopilots/servos/wiring on small aircraft as well as serviced the ones on big aircraft).
If not that, a source for refurbished/salvaged 1989 FLHT cruise control setups?
If none of that, what's the best out there for a friction control on the throttle?
I changed the cruise on my 1989 to the cruise from the 1995 cruise. Because the ECM for the cruise was moved from a module bolted to the frame inside the battery area to one inside the cruise servo. If you get one from 1993-1996. They used the same switches. You just need to find a harness. You will need to find the harness from a 1990-92. Or one from 1994-1995. Someone that has the Cruise control upgrade kit for use 1993-1995. (77127-93A) That is what I used. You will need the proper wiring kit.
77124-93 for '93 model year (older connections)
77125-94 For '94-95 model years.
1996 changed with the new inner/outer fairing.
If you get the 1993/94 Part catalog (99450-94A), it will give you a idea of the parts needed to build your own.
Now the Cruise Control changed again with the 1998 model. The Cruise harness is included with the ultra harness. The radio and other connections are different because the radio also changed.
Last edited by Ultra89Rider; Aug 22, 2012 at 02:52 AM. Reason: spelling
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And yeah, I said tach when I should have said speed.
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First, the cruise from the 1989 model year is a one year cruise. It used a pivot under the frame to control the carburetor. It used three throttle cables, plus the Servo cable. There was a new cable set up and cruise ECM beginning with the 1990 model.
I changed the cruise on my 1989 to the cruise from the 1995 cruise. Because the ECM for the cruise was moved from a module bolted to the frame inside the battery area to one inside the cruise servo. If you get one from 1993-1996. They used the same switches. You just need to find a harness. You will need to find the harness from a 1990-92. Or one from 1994-1995. Someone that has the Cruise control upgrade kit for use 1993-1995. (77127-93A) That is what I used. You will need the proper wiring kit.
77124-93 for '93 model year (older connections)
77125-94 For '94-95 model years.
1996 changed with the new inner/outer fairing.
If you get the 1993/94 Part catalog (99450-94A), it will give you a idea of the parts needed to build your own.
Now the Cruise Control changed again with the 1998 model. The Cruise harness is included with the ultra harness. The radio and other connections are different because the radio also changed.
I changed the cruise on my 1989 to the cruise from the 1995 cruise. Because the ECM for the cruise was moved from a module bolted to the frame inside the battery area to one inside the cruise servo. If you get one from 1993-1996. They used the same switches. You just need to find a harness. You will need to find the harness from a 1990-92. Or one from 1994-1995. Someone that has the Cruise control upgrade kit for use 1993-1995. (77127-93A) That is what I used. You will need the proper wiring kit.
77124-93 for '93 model year (older connections)
77125-94 For '94-95 model years.
1996 changed with the new inner/outer fairing.
If you get the 1993/94 Part catalog (99450-94A), it will give you a idea of the parts needed to build your own.
Now the Cruise Control changed again with the 1998 model. The Cruise harness is included with the ultra harness. The radio and other connections are different because the radio also changed.
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Umm.... I was still going to give it a try, but up to you.
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Don't know what else you will need, but there is the servo assy for an '89 on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-TOURI...sories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-TOURI...sories&vxp=mtr
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You could try the Kuryakyn Iso Grips wit the throttle Boss. The throttle boss part adjusts to where it works best. Most of the time cramped hands on an otherwise healthy riders usually means the rider is holding on to the bars way to tight. Try relaxing your grip a little, that may help. Hope this helps.
John
John