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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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I understand why people like it. But if you are leading a group of riders leave it off! My friend uses it when he leads, and it really doesn't keep a very consitant speed when in a hilly area. Drives me nuts. Just say'n.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Cruise Control is most definitely worth it. Not even a question.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Go for it. I use mine almost every time i'm on the bike.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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OP, in case you're still on the fence about it (the previous 2 pages of responses were pretty vague), IMO it's well worth it.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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I'm still on the fence when it comes to cruise. 99% of the time I don't use it. Once and a while on a long trip I might put it on to rest my right wrist (carpal tunnel), but for the most part, unless I'm out in the middle of nowhere, I'd rather keep control of the throttle.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Just in case you were needing one more vote for YES to decide!

Absolutely worth it
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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About adding cruise... I have seen the add-on kit's in black, but haven't seen them in chrome. Can someone enlighten me a little on this?

I have a 2006 FLHRS that I would love to add cruise to.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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I always thought cruise on a bike was a waste until I got a bike with it on there. I will not have a bike without cruise again. I use it all the time. Like someone said earlier, put it on and you can thank us later.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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a must have (along w abs) IMO
 
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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I had a Dyna before, loved the Dyna, then I rode a Glide with Cruise, end of story. One major reason I traded for the Glide, that and well they look great.
So YES!!
 
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