cruise control...
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The cruise control on Harley bikes are like the difference between car models that have cruise control and some that don't. It's considered a luxury item. Like the bikes among the touring bikes that have a factory radio and the ones which don't.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Seattle area
If you're riding alone, the little "twisty" throttle tensioner will work mostly OK --if you take road trips with others, you'll drive them crazy, when leading!
It makes long trips much more pleasurable. I wouldn't leave home without it...!
It makes long trips much more pleasurable. I wouldn't leave home without it...!
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
That thing damn near got me killed! You can't just roll off the throttle in an emergency...
Road Master
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Love it on my 02 RKC! My buddy has an 07 Electrglide Classic and his bike doesn't have it. I think it was standard on 02 RKCs.
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Seattle area
Yeah, I learned to use just enough tension to hold it. Cruise Control is admittedly a lot safer!
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From: In your head rent free
Love my cruise control.
Can drop the right arm, can ride with just fingertips on the grips, can just roll down the highway and bump up or down with the thumb.
Great on long rides between stops and long days on road trips.
Can drop the right arm, can ride with just fingertips on the grips, can just roll down the highway and bump up or down with the thumb.
Great on long rides between stops and long days on road trips.