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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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the cruise should still work,i had a problem with my cruise dropping out and disconnected the wire to test it it did work it just won't shut of when you roll the throttle forward,you'll have to use the brakes.
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Yes, the cruise will still work, but GET THE RIGHT CABLE!! There will be a time you will really want the roll-off switch to work!
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00
the cruise should still work,i had a problem with my cruise dropping out and disconnected the wire to test it it did work it just won't shut of when you roll the throttle forward,you'll have to use the brakes.

Cool man i apperciate it! I hardly ever used the roll off feature, habit was to always two finger the front brake enough to get the cruise off. Been worried to death thinking i was gonna have to go through the send back cables process! Weathers nice i wanna ride! Ty for the info folks
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 0ldhippie
Yes, the cruise will still work, but GET THE RIGHT CABLE!! There will be a time you will really want the roll-off switch to work!
Don't defeat a safety feature IMHO. Some are okay, reflectors safety warning stickers, but that... not a good idea.
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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all you need is the return cable changed....
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 0ldhippie
Yes, the cruise will still work, but GET THE RIGHT CABLE!! There will be a time you will really want the roll-off switch to work!
Yeah, I agree; in a panic stop, you might instinctively roll the throttle back and then take another second or two to get to a brake. I'd want the correct cable on there, just in case...
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 02:24 AM
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I literally cant remember once ive used the roll off....if cruise works im good. Thanks for the info!
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 03:42 AM
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I dont care if the roll off stops working but i GOTTA have my cruise working!
Do you seriously think that you don't need the roll-off?
Your bike will keep on the throttle when you are wanting to slow down. A certainty to get into trouble I would think.
 
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I literally cant remember once ive used the roll off....if cruise works im good. Thanks for the info!
you may not remember using it, but there's a good chance that you do. you just aren't aware of doing it......
 
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why all the panic? cars don't have a roll off feature on cruise control... and in a panic situation most of us hit the brakes.
 
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