Adding cruise control
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From: Reading, PA
RE: Adding cruise control
ORIGINAL: Hdbiker1450
We have an 02 RK, does anyone know if it is prewired? We also have the clutch bracket, master cylinder and switch housing chromed. Does that mean I'd have to buy new to accomodate the cruise?
We have an 02 RK, does anyone know if it is prewired? We also have the clutch bracket, master cylinder and switch housing chromed. Does that mean I'd have to buy new to accomodate the cruise?
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Albuquerque, NM
RE: Adding cruise control
ORIGINAL: ones
can anyone post a copy of the instructions that come with the unit?
can anyone post a copy of the instructions that come with the unit?
Anybody want to come over and have a few cold ones while "WE" put it on?
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From: (Toronto) Canada
RE: Adding cruise control
Put down the crack pipe boys!!!
It's crap! You swing into corners faster than you want too, and then have to hit the brakes. You are supposed to speed out of corners, not into corners. It's slow response speeding up, and therefor you are always off your buddies natural pace.
Adjust your throttle cables so that you are more free with your response time for speed adjustments, and it's easier on the wrist.
Crap, Crap, Crap. Don't waste your money.
Oh, and did I say it was crap and a waste of money?
It's crap! You swing into corners faster than you want too, and then have to hit the brakes. You are supposed to speed out of corners, not into corners. It's slow response speeding up, and therefor you are always off your buddies natural pace.
Adjust your throttle cables so that you are more free with your response time for speed adjustments, and it's easier on the wrist.
Crap, Crap, Crap. Don't waste your money.
Oh, and did I say it was crap and a waste of money?
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Leesburg, VA
RE: Adding cruise control
Interesting.. the first person I think I have seen that didn't like CC
I have a different perspective I guess.. I don't know of a case where the roads on which I would engage the cruise control would require me to brake for a corner..
Coming back from San Fran earlier this year I can tell you that I was on cruise 75% of the time (After we hit I-5)
As for the natural pace of your buddy... Since I have cruise on my bike.. I set pace for the group
I have a different perspective I guess.. I don't know of a case where the roads on which I would engage the cruise control would require me to brake for a corner..
Coming back from San Fran earlier this year I can tell you that I was on cruise 75% of the time (After we hit I-5)
As for the natural pace of your buddy... Since I have cruise on my bike.. I set pace for the group
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From: (Toronto) Canada
RE: Adding cruise control
I guess i just ride more curves than you. I had it on my Goldwings, and now on the Ultra, and I found it just too relaxing, and I screwed up. So I had to hit the brakes harder than I wanted on corners, and too boring on straightaways. IMO, spend the money on Cams, Chrome, Beer or anything else but a electronic device that sets your speed in life to a constant.
Oh by the way, your buddies that follow a regulated speed bike are pussies! I would challenge you to a little race, or show once in a while.
Oh by the way, your buddies that follow a regulated speed bike are pussies! I would challenge you to a little race, or show once in a while.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Albuquerque, NM
RE: Adding cruise control
ORIGINAL: Scout
Put down the crack pipe boys!!!
It's crap! You swing into corners faster than you want too, and then have to hit the brakes. You are supposed to speed out of corners, not into corners. It's slow response speeding up, and therefor you are always off your buddies natural pace.
Adjust your throttle cables so that you are more free with your response time for speed adjustments, and it's easier on the wrist.
Crap, Crap, Crap. Don't waste your money.
Oh, and did I say it was crap and a waste of money?
Put down the crack pipe boys!!!
It's crap! You swing into corners faster than you want too, and then have to hit the brakes. You are supposed to speed out of corners, not into corners. It's slow response speeding up, and therefor you are always off your buddies natural pace.
Adjust your throttle cables so that you are more free with your response time for speed adjustments, and it's easier on the wrist.
Crap, Crap, Crap. Don't waste your money.
Oh, and did I say it was crap and a waste of money?
As far as keeping my buddies pace, what is to keep you from twisting the throttle a little when needed? It's not "Auto Pilot", it cruise control.
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From: (Toronto) Canada
RE: Adding cruise control
ORIGINAL: Dogs of war
Here's an idea. how about disingaging your cruise BEFORE you enter a corner? I have cruise on every one of my vehicles and find that I keep the speed I want, therfore being able to keep my eyes on the road and not having to worry about if I'm speeding or going to slow for others. IMHO
As far as keeping my buddies pace, what is to keep you from twisting the throttle a little when needed? It's not "Auto Pilot", it cruise control.
ORIGINAL: Scout
Put down the crack pipe boys!!!
It's crap! You swing into corners faster than you want too, and then have to hit the brakes. You are supposed to speed out of corners, not into corners. It's slow response speeding up, and therefor you are always off your buddies natural pace.
Adjust your throttle cables so that you are more free with your response time for speed adjustments, and it's easier on the wrist.
Crap, Crap, Crap. Don't waste your money.
Oh, and did I say it was crap and a waste of money?
Put down the crack pipe boys!!!
It's crap! You swing into corners faster than you want too, and then have to hit the brakes. You are supposed to speed out of corners, not into corners. It's slow response speeding up, and therefor you are always off your buddies natural pace.
Adjust your throttle cables so that you are more free with your response time for speed adjustments, and it's easier on the wrist.
Crap, Crap, Crap. Don't waste your money.
Oh, and did I say it was crap and a waste of money?
As far as keeping my buddies pace, what is to keep you from twisting the throttle a little when needed? It's not "Auto Pilot", it cruise control.
Joe
