Cruise control on older softail?
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Mine is electro-mechanical and has lasted 23 years from the install at HD. Little waterproof booted button at your throttle thumb. Works perfectly, disengages touching either brake, never tried the clutch. Although it does not change rpm like the newer cruise, when engaged it applies friction to the throttle grip so you can adjust faster or slower.
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Bigmac
It is EZ Cruise not EX Cruise..I just re-read the seller description on ebay. The functionality of that and mine is identical except that mine is black.
The only question I have is why will it only retrofit on chrome switch housings????? Are not switch housings for the same year identical. In his description he goes into detail about fitment for Harleys.
He even states a use for it I always use. When I warm up the bike cold the cruise control becomes my enricher
It is EZ Cruise not EX Cruise..I just re-read the seller description on ebay. The functionality of that and mine is identical except that mine is black.
The only question I have is why will it only retrofit on chrome switch housings????? Are not switch housings for the same year identical. In his description he goes into detail about fitment for Harleys.
He even states a use for it I always use. When I warm up the bike cold the cruise control becomes my enricher
Last edited by Wagondog; Nov 30, 2022 at 03:09 PM.
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Bigmac
It is EZ Cruise not EX Cruise....Just re-read the seller description on ebay. The functionality of that and mine is identical except that mine is black.
The only question I have is why will it only retrofit on chrome switch housings????? Are not switch housings for the same year identical. In his description he goes into detail about fitment for Harleys.
He even states a use for it I always use. When I warm up the bike cold the cruise control becomes my enricher
It is EZ Cruise not EX Cruise....Just re-read the seller description on ebay. The functionality of that and mine is identical except that mine is black.
The only question I have is why will it only retrofit on chrome switch housings????? Are not switch housings for the same year identical. In his description he goes into detail about fitment for Harleys.
He even states a use for it I always use. When I warm up the bike cold the cruise control becomes my enricher
I was wondering the same thing when I read it, it will only fit chrome switch housings. I also noticed it says it will fit late 80s-mid 90s bikes and wondered if the switch housings are much different if any than 2000s switch housings.
I guess what I was really wanting to ask do you have the black version they offered and what year your bike was?
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yup sorry for the typo and poor grammar
I was wondering the same thing when I read it, it will only fit chrome switch housings. I also noticed it says it will fit late 80s-mid 90s bikes and wondered if the switch housings are much different if any than 2000s switch housings.
I guess what I was really wanting to ask do you have the black version they offered and what year your bike was?
I was wondering the same thing when I read it, it will only fit chrome switch housings. I also noticed it says it will fit late 80s-mid 90s bikes and wondered if the switch housings are much different if any than 2000s switch housings.
I guess what I was really wanting to ask do you have the black version they offered and what year your bike was?
I checked the part number on my control 94BK
The part number in the ebay ad is 95CH
If you checked an HD parts manual you may find the stock switch housings are the same number except color
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The cruise mate throttle lock is pretty slick & doesnt stick out like a sore thumb, works good....! I have this on my 15 Heritage & for long trips its a nice feature. set it with a thumb flick & unset it with index finger pushing it back.- nice discreet accessory that can be fit into the OEM throttle lock. it costs more but IMO is worth it, chrome or Black & well made.
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From: Pittsburgh suburb
Put these up for a Member with questions
First pic is in non lock position - this is in the lock position. fits right between the push pull throttle cables & works well. This works on all bikes with the OEM wheel style throttle lock - comes in Black or chrome. Helps on long trips when the right hand needs a brake.
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