| Author | Message | ||
     Murf2 |
Anybody out there installed a universal type E.C.C. on the Buell? I have a bad right wrist & am thinking of giving it a try? Any input would be helpful & yes I have already tried a throttle lock. It's O.K. but I'd really like a true cruise control. Thanks, Murf | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
I know this gal that can wire your head straight to the ECM  | ||
| Tootal |
http://www.mccruise.com/pages.php?pageid=25 http://rvbprecision.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-ele ctronic-cruise-control.html http://www.julianos.com/cruise_control.html These are on my favorites list. Haven't made up my mind yet but might give you a start. | ||
| Nillaice |
vista cruise gets my vote. 20 bukks, some sanding, drill a pilot hole and finish the job with a wood screw. | ||
| Skinstains |
I just jam the end of a zip-tie inbetween the throttle tube and the bar it works awesome. | ||
| Etennuly |
My 2006 E Hydro Johndeere tractor has a dealer added on factory electronic cruise control. Why not on a bike. Seems to me the ECM has what it needs to manage it. | ||
| Panhead_dan |
My neighbor is looking into one for his Busa. It uses vacuum from the intake manifold. I'll get more info later today. | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Big O' "O" ring for me. But I believe the OP wants cruise control with out increased tension on the throttle. | ||
| Tootal |
We don't have an extra vacuum port on our bikes, that I can remember. That's why I was looking at this one: http://www.julianos.com/cruise_control.html It doesn't require vacuum but I haven't checked it out completely yet. Too many other projects around here! (Message edited by tootal on January 22, 2012) | ||
| Dr_greg |
Disconnect the spring down at the throttle body. Throttle will still self-return but much less tension. --Doc | ||
| Panhead_dan |
I got nothin on my google search but the neighbor said it was a Murf's cc-100 unit. | ||
| Murf2 |
Dan, I've looked at the Murf's kits website. He sells the audiovox kits. Dr. greg, I think I've seen you mention that before. Can you elaborate anymore? Are there more than one spring? How does it return without a spring? Wouldn't have a pic would you? Thanks a lot to everyone who has replied. I was hoping someone had installed one and could give their thoughts. Murf2 | ||
| Rwven |
I ride long distances on the highway. A 14+ hour day in the saddle is not unusual for me. I've never felt the need for an electronic cruise control. I'll admit a throttle lock would come in handy once in awhile to free up my right hand momentarily but I don't have one of them either. I prefer to stay fully engaged with the motorcycle. | ||
| Murf2 |
Rwven, Thanks for your input. My right wrist was crushed in an industrial accident. Murf2 | ||
| Rwven |
Murf, My eye skipped right over that part of your post as I was skimming through the thread. Sorry to hear about that. My right wrist was shattered in a fall some years ago. The ends of the ulna and radius were just about even with the knuckles in the back of my hand. I feel your pain. I was doing roofing at the time. After the cast came off I PT'ed the wrist with a 20oz. hammer driving nails into shingles. I was able to regain almost full range of motion. It'll still ache when the weather changes though..... I drove the docs nuts because I'd ride my motorcycle (a '77 Yamaha XS650) to checkups with my right arm in a cast. I attribute some of the quickness of my recovery to the vibration of that old paint shaker along with the stiff pull needed on the brake lever. Sounds like your recovery wasn't so positive. (Message edited by rwven on January 23, 2012) | ||
| Towpro |
 $20.00 from http://www.2wheelride.com/ (also check out the passenger Belt! I have something like this marked MAD or something like that. Works great but this one looks even more comfortable. | ||
| Yo_barry |
I have one of those that Towpro shows. It works pretty good, but it's just a throttle lock, not a cruise control. I got it at Laguna Seca during the MotoGP last summer. $20. I used it on a trip to Sturgis last summer. It worked fine when I was riding alone out in the middle of Wyoming or Nevada. Not so good in a group as your speed varies with hills and wind. It's been in fairing bag on my S3T since that trip. Barry | ||
| Smokey3644 |
I also have right hand issues and need either a cramp buster or throttle lock for any long trips. I've been using one of the locks pictured above for the last year and like it, easy to adjust for speed and roll off for more throttle control. | ||
| Dr_greg |
FWIW, the "remove throttle body return spring" trick that I use on the '06 Uly didn't work on my '10 Ducati Multistrada 1200, so I use a Kaoko throttle lock on it. Works pretty well. I tried one of the $20 plastic throttle locks on the Multi and it didn't work very well. Kaoko much better; of course it's also more expensive. --Doc | ||
| Murf2 |
Dr_greg, Any downside to removing the spring? Thanks guys, I currently use the plastic thingy. Murf2 | ||
| Dr_greg |
Dr_greg, Any downside to removing the spring? Well, the notorious off-idle "abruptness" needs to be treated carefully, since it's (now) easier to open the throttle. That's about the only downside I've noticed. And yes, I've dropped it and the throttle self-returned just fine. BTW, when I said "remove" the return spring at the throttle body what I should have said is "unclip"...the spring remains where it always was. Can reclip it if you don't like it. --Doc | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I was thinking this over and I feel it would be better-more easy to make a RPM governor rather than a speed governor. That way you could set the RPMs to say 3200 and then it would maintain that engine speed even if you pulled in the clutch. | ||
| Towpro |
At times I actually run that lock I showed with it turned all the way around so it hits the lever as I turn the throttle higher. it keeps me out of trouble  |
