Cruise issues after brake bleed.
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Cruise issues after brake bleed.
Okay, so here is the issue. I installed braided brake lines the other day. Obviously I had to bleed the brakes. After the install I realized that the cruise control doesn't work now. It worked once and then stopped. I was wondering if I may have somehow screwed up the brake switch, but, the brake lights work with each pull of the lever. I checked the fuse and it is fine. Any thoughts? 02 Ultra.
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Didn't even unbolt the master cylinder from the bars. All I did was disconnect the brake line and install the new line. Is there anything inside the fairing that could have been disconnected that would effect only the cruise? Like I said, the brake lights work, so I assume that the switch is still working properly.
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This may sound too simple....... did you maybe accidentally turn of the cruise switch on the dash?
A friend did that..... I rode 30 miles to his house to turn it back on for him. I will probably kid him for at least 10 years for that one.
A friend did that..... I rode 30 miles to his house to turn it back on for him. I will probably kid him for at least 10 years for that one.
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I like the simple approach. I am famous for ignoring the obvious and looking for the complicated porblem.
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I always turn the switch off. When I use the cruise I turn the switch on. As soon as I am doen I turn it off. The issue I have is that the switch will light up, but, when you engage the switch the cruise does not activate.
I like the simple approach. I am famous for ignoring the obvious and looking for the complicated porblem.
Thanks,
Neil
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I like the simple approach. I am famous for ignoring the obvious and looking for the complicated porblem.
Thanks,
Neil
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Mine lights up green on the tach when the cruise engages. Don't forget I have an 02, so I don't think I have any type of reset. I assume that for the TBW bikes there is. The switch on the dash lights up when I turn the system on, but, when I try to engage the system it will not engage. I couldn't fing anyting in the service manual to address this type of issue.
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Look very closely at the front brake lever and housing... I did the same thing and it turned out that the housing was not fitting together perfectly, thus not letting the cruise engage... I figured this out AFTER I picked up a new switch during Bike Week!
Check to make sure that you put the two halves of the housing together perfectly.
Good luck!
Check to make sure that you put the two halves of the housing together perfectly.
Good luck!
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