Cruise Control
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Cruise Control
I finally got to start my new Street Glide yesterday YEE FRIGGIN HAA. It took three weeks for the dealer to recieve the V/H's pipes and fuel pack.
I have not taken delivery on the bike yet, so I was thinking about having cruise control installed while waiting for the weather to break.
CC not high on my list because I don't like riding the interstate. Should go for it?
Oh yeah, what about that special pump HD makes for the shocks, do I need that? Im a old MX'er and like my shocks set up correct, im still having trouble with the idea of two inchs of travel though.
I have not taken delivery on the bike yet, so I was thinking about having cruise control installed while waiting for the weather to break.
CC not high on my list because I don't like riding the interstate. Should go for it?
Oh yeah, what about that special pump HD makes for the shocks, do I need that? Im a old MX'er and like my shocks set up correct, im still having trouble with the idea of two inchs of travel though.
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RE: Cruise Control
MMartin
Just had cruise control added to my 2006 RoadKing wish I had it from day one. If you have the $$$$ go for it. In terms of the pumpHD for the shocks it is a low cost item to keep the shocks at proper pressure. I would not use anything other then a hand pump designed for the shocks.
Just had cruise control added to my 2006 RoadKing wish I had it from day one. If you have the $$$$ go for it. In terms of the pumpHD for the shocks it is a low cost item to keep the shocks at proper pressure. I would not use anything other then a hand pump designed for the shocks.
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From: King George, VA
RE: Cruise Control
If you're not going to be doing much Interstate riding, the CC won't be of much value. Same as in a car, if you're doin a lot of winding roads and traffic, ya want to have control of the gas.
As far as the shock pump, I thought I would be doing a lot of adjusting, but after a few times, I really don't see that much of a difference when I'm ridin one up.
As far as the shock pump, I thought I would be doing a lot of adjusting, but after a few times, I really don't see that much of a difference when I'm ridin one up.
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RE: Cruise Control
I would get the cruise. Sometimes when your right hand needs a rest its pretty handy. I sometimes just hit the back roads, set the cruise on 30 or 40, and putt arround. You will need a good low pressure pump for the shocks.
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RE: Cruise Control
ORIGINAL: mmartin
I finally got to start my new Street Glide yesterday YEE FRIGGIN HAA. It took three weeks for the dealer to recieve the V/H's pipes and fuel pack.
I have not taken delivery on the bike yet, so I was thinking about having cruise control installed while waiting for the weather to break.
CC not high on my list because I don't like riding the interstate. Should go for it?
Oh yeah, what about that special pump HD makes for the shocks, do I need that? Im a old MX'er and like my shocks set up correct, im still having trouble with the idea of two inchs of travel though.
I finally got to start my new Street Glide yesterday YEE FRIGGIN HAA. It took three weeks for the dealer to recieve the V/H's pipes and fuel pack.
I have not taken delivery on the bike yet, so I was thinking about having cruise control installed while waiting for the weather to break.
CC not high on my list because I don't like riding the interstate. Should go for it?
Oh yeah, what about that special pump HD makes for the shocks, do I need that? Im a old MX'er and like my shocks set up correct, im still having trouble with the idea of two inchs of travel though.
You'll need a hand pump for your shocks unless you keep them at zero all the time, not likely when you pack for a trip or ride two-up. If you use a motorized air compressor you'll need to keep it regulated, because you could blow out the shocks or lines if over-inflated. I think the pump should be standard in the tool kit for a bike costing $20k. The SG has less travel than regular touring bikes, and at 165 lbs. I've had mine set to 5 lbs., but yesterday I knocked it down to zero for a trial today. It was a bit firm in the butt before, so we'll see if this helps. The spec for my weight is 0-10 lbs.
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RE: Cruise Control
Ever since cruise became available I put it on.
Really is convienent on long rides.
However, most HD's come with a throttleset screw mounted under the throttle grip.
Have used that to maintain speed long enough to rest hand. Just don't tighten it
too tight.
J&P cycles shows a thumb adapter for it to make it easier to set and release while riding.
Just remember it is set and throttle will be stiff if you need to suddenly reduce speed.
doing this is NOT considered safe.
Many after market companies also offer a friction throttle clamp you can mount to the
throttle grip too.
just an idea.
Really is convienent on long rides.
However, most HD's come with a throttleset screw mounted under the throttle grip.
Have used that to maintain speed long enough to rest hand. Just don't tighten it
too tight.
J&P cycles shows a thumb adapter for it to make it easier to set and release while riding.
Just remember it is set and throttle will be stiff if you need to suddenly reduce speed.
doing this is NOT considered safe.
Many after market companies also offer a friction throttle clamp you can mount to the
throttle grip too.
just an idea.
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From: Santa Maria di Camisano, Italy
RE: Cruise Control
Cruisecontrol isn't just for the slab for sure.There's a stretch of road on my way to work that has hills and is pretty much a steady speed for 10 minutes. I get to 4th gear, set the CC at the speed limit and sit back and spend the next 10 minutes relaxing. It adjusts really well on hills as far as I've seen (of course, I ride in the south mainly) and allows you to keep your bike at a steady speed so you can concentrate on other things other than your speedo.
Mine responds instantly to brake input in a much better way than a throttle lock/tension could ever. On top of that when I do need to brake my hand isn't all crampy and exhausted...I noticed a much faster, more modulated reaction to braking situations after riding for long stretches.
Plus if you ever do get on the super slab and kick it up to speed it's nice to set it and relax your hand.
If you can get it put in I would. You won't regret it.
Mine responds instantly to brake input in a much better way than a throttle lock/tension could ever. On top of that when I do need to brake my hand isn't all crampy and exhausted...I noticed a much faster, more modulated reaction to braking situations after riding for long stretches.
Plus if you ever do get on the super slab and kick it up to speed it's nice to set it and relax your hand.
If you can get it put in I would. You won't regret it.
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RE: Cruise Control
Another thumbs up on the cruise control... I thought I would never use it on my Road King Classic, but I was wrong! I use it on the big roads and even on two lane backroads. It maintains speed even when running up and down hills two-up.
For the shocks and air pressure, I rarelycheck it. If I plan to haul aloadI'llcheck it, but that's a rare event. Since my wife now rides her own bike, two-up rarely happens.
I've found mynail gun compressor works fine to top it off. When I dial down the regulator to almost nothing,I don't run a risk of over pressurizing the system likewith my big compressor. My low pressure 4-wheeler air gauge (1-20 PSI) does a great job of checking the pressure once I'm done.
Edmo
For the shocks and air pressure, I rarelycheck it. If I plan to haul aloadI'llcheck it, but that's a rare event. Since my wife now rides her own bike, two-up rarely happens.
I've found mynail gun compressor works fine to top it off. When I dial down the regulator to almost nothing,I don't run a risk of over pressurizing the system likewith my big compressor. My low pressure 4-wheeler air gauge (1-20 PSI) does a great job of checking the pressure once I'm done.
Edmo