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Have you checked to see if the wire connections at the brake switch are solid? Could be losing connection for a split second during bumps. Just a thought.
2010 Limited with some stuff
2010 Limited with some stuff
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Mine has also done it after hitting a big bump. I think it might be a built in safety thing. if the bike thinks it has left the ground or in a possible wreck it makes sense for the cruise to shut down....right?
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Another cruise control deactivation feature is rolling-off on the throttle. Could be when you hit those bumps that you roll-off just enough to deactivate the cruise.
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I have the same problem. It started after I replaced the stock clutch and brake levers with aftermarket ones. In my case, it's the front brake lever - the slightest bump will cancel the cruise control. Yes, my clutch lever is as close as I can get it to the brake light switch.
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Had it happen to me several times with my 03 Classic. First time was due to throttle cables having too much slack for roll on/off. Adjusted cables and all was good. Next it was found to be the micro-switch on the brake lever out of adjustment. Slight bumps would cause brake light to go on thereby shutting down the cruise control. Ended up placing a 1/8" spacer between the brake handle and micro-switch which allowed for more travel on the hand brake before activating and all is good. Replacement of the hand brake switch runs around $70 bucks plus and it is no longer plug and play but requires cutting and splicing. Its the little ^)&^ on these bikes that really get annoying.
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I had it happen once last year. It wasn't a bottom out type of bump, more like a rolling drop off. I even tried to duplicate it a week later at the same spot & didnt happen.
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It happens to me when I hit larger bumps, not really concerned about it - annoyed, yes.
I always chalked it up to the bump moving the foot brake lever just enough to pop it out of cruise.
I always chalked it up to the bump moving the foot brake lever just enough to pop it out of cruise.




