Cruise control quitting on bumps
Road Master
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Now I just use that "feature" to remind me to loosen my grip on the throttle when I've got the cruise activated, and my hand doesn't get as cramped on long rides.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Nebraska
if it warms up enough again today, will take it for another cruise on the same road. Plan on setting the cruise and keeping my hand off the throttle. Wiring connections good on switches. if it were only on big bumps I wouldn't care. But its on a normal road around here.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Central NY
Warmed up today so went for a ride. Cruise control must have shut off 6 times in ten miles when hitting bumps. Bumps in the road may be worse because of frost, but its not that rough. Checked brake light switch function in pedal and handle and it takes considerable travel to activate. Will look in the service manual at the wiring for the cruise to see if there are any other switches that could shut the cruise down. Anyone ever run into this before or have another idea? 2013 Street Glide.
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Oklahoma
You didn't mention if as part of the pre-ride check you pumped up the tires a bit above normal. That would make the ride seem a bit rougher and might get the rear tire off the ground enough for the cruise to cancel.
Road Master
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Warmed up today so went for a ride. Cruise control must have shut off 6 times in ten miles when hitting bumps. Bumps in the road may be worse because of frost, but its not that rough. Checked brake light switch function in pedal and handle and it takes considerable travel to activate. Will look in the service manual at the wiring for the cruise to see if there are any other switches that could shut the cruise down. Anyone ever run into this before or have another idea? 2013 Street Glide.
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