Originally Posted by Gunslingertom

Could try one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400205857076...84.m1423.l2649

Originally Posted by FlyBD5

Bike's not here right now, it's in the shop for a 10k mile check and some minor things.

Oh. Never mind. I just looked at pics I took a couple of weeks ago. Yes, it does.

Originally Posted by FlyBD5

That one needs a VSS pulse signal (vehicle speed sensor) and the 89 doesn't have that, it's a mechanical tach to the front wheel.

Originally Posted by FlyBD5

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?

Originally Posted by Hackd

I adapted an oem kit to my 1993 FLHS. If you are looking for an electronic cruise, I would try and locate a used one from an 89-92 TourGlide.

Originally Posted by FlyBD5

That's what I was thinking, but for me it has to be one from an 89. From 90 on up it's a different system with pickups on the tach -and- the speedo.

Originally Posted by texashillcountry

Then why not just use that?
It is what I use.

That cable going to the front wheel should be to your speedometer.
Your tach is probably routed to your coil.

Originally Posted by Ultra89Rider

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.

Originally Posted by Gunslingertom

I guess I'll withdraw my offer then.