cruise controll
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From: NJ
Kuryakyn makes an add on system but it isn't true cruise control but merely a throttle lock.
The company here
http://www.cruisemount.com/index.html
makes an adapter which enables you to add a factory HD cruise control to your softail. At over $400 and a big can on the side of the bike sure isn't worth it to me. Don't know how much HDs cruise control is but I wouldn't doubt you'd have $900 or more in the job before you were done.
I have a $12 throttle mate that I use on road trips when I want to rest my hand. Serves the same purpose as the Kuryakyn I believe. Weakness is if you get into hills the throttle position remains the same meaning the bike slows.
I'm not a big user of cruise control. Have it in my cage and have never used it. If I decided I have to have it on my bike, I'll buy a tourer.
For now I'm happy with my throttle mate and crampbuster for long ride comfort.
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2008 Heritage Classic: His
2008 Deluxe: Hers
The company here
http://www.cruisemount.com/index.html
makes an adapter which enables you to add a factory HD cruise control to your softail. At over $400 and a big can on the side of the bike sure isn't worth it to me. Don't know how much HDs cruise control is but I wouldn't doubt you'd have $900 or more in the job before you were done.
I have a $12 throttle mate that I use on road trips when I want to rest my hand. Serves the same purpose as the Kuryakyn I believe. Weakness is if you get into hills the throttle position remains the same meaning the bike slows.
I'm not a big user of cruise control. Have it in my cage and have never used it. If I decided I have to have it on my bike, I'll buy a tourer.
For now I'm happy with my throttle mate and crampbuster for long ride comfort.
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2008 Heritage Classic: His
2008 Deluxe: Hers
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I bought one from Customized Cycle, Inc. I installed it myself. It was a big job but worth the work & price (650.00). I went on a 3,700 mile trip after the install & it works great. I tried the thumb wheel but I didn't like it.. Good luck.
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From: Leander Texas
I saw on the web how to install and make one from a chevy control. it fits in the saddlebag. it wold cost under 100. I found a place to get the contol for $35
http://www.baggersmag.com/tech/0507h...kit/index.html
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Nordstro...__W0QQ_armrsZ1
http://www.baggersmag.com/tech/0507h...kit/index.html
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Nordstro...__W0QQ_armrsZ1
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From: DC
http://www.customizedcycles.com/softail_cruise/
At $600, it's not cheap, either, but I've heard it works just like the OEM Touring cruise control.
At $600, it's not cheap, either, but I've heard it works just like the OEM Touring cruise control.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Blackfoot, ID
http://www.customizedcycles.com/softail_cruise/
At $600, it's not cheap, either, but I've heard it works just like the OEM Touring cruise control.
At $600, it's not cheap, either, but I've heard it works just like the OEM Touring cruise control.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Bel Air Md
I thought I would like one but did a long trip this fall with 6 bikes and the guy with the cruise control was a pain in the butt, always lagging and splitting the group. I only see it being worth while if you do long trips by yourself or with someone else with cruise also. In a group you are always changing speed, can't be helped. We finally all passed the cruise guy and made him ride in back.
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From: Leander Texas
if I was going with cruise control it would be that new magnetic one. I find by the time my hand is tired by butt is too and don't forget the bladder breaks. I have a throttle boss for the grips and it works great. All I do is group ride.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go...ID/89/IMID/110
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go...ID/89/IMID/110