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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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Well, after two years I have almost mastered the thumb controls for the Radio/CD/ Cruise without looking at them or pushing them the wrong way.

Almost is the key word!

But just when I think I have it mastered I push one the wrong way. I would think after two years I would have it figured out.

I guess because I come from Arkansas I must be a slow learner

Please..someone tell me I am not alone on this!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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If you insist...
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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You sir, are NOT alone!! For some damn reason, I can't remember which way to push for the cruise. The radio I'm good with, but when I go to resume the cruise, I always end up looking like an idiot, which isn't saying much since I am damn good at that!!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Don't feel like the Lone Ranger here... happens to many of us I'm sure.. Cruise especially mucks me up...
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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I don't think you're alone...not everyone learns as quickly as others. I would recommend just playing with things while you ride til you do it in your sleep. A small trick I learned that applies to everyday situations....say the controls in your head as you drive (example: Left thumb horn, turn signal, volume button....right thumb cruise, stations, turn signal).
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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Totally sympathize! I'm getting there with the radio/mode/CD track/station/volume thing... but it's taking me longer than I'm willing to admit to master!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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I wish they made it so you can scan through your presets!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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I don't ride at night much and when I do hit the freaking horn almost every time I go to dim the lights. Finally just ride with my thumb on the switch.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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It seems like the cruise is backward pushing away to turn it on seems wrong that is my excuse good luck
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jags93
I wish they made it so you can scan through your presets!
I can do this with the Biketronics module, not sure about the factory stuff. Hold in the right switch for a few seconds, and then when I hit it up or down, it goes through my presets. Guess you could give it a try and see.
 
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