Electronic Cruise Control - Page 2

BuilderBob · 04-13-2012, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indy Unlimited

Keep good notes and take some pics of the install BuilderBob.

Will do.

hardybaker · 05-15-2012, 04:18 PM

Have you started the install yet? I will soon be doing the same Rostra install on my 2012 Vstrom. Many have done this on the older stroms, but the 2012 and completely different throttle bodies. ANY photos or info would be greatly appericated. HB

BuilderBob · 05-15-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardybaker

Have you started the install yet? I will soon be doing the same Rostra install on my 2012 Vstrom. Many have done this on the older stroms, but the 2012 and completely different throttle bodies. ANY photos or info would be greatly appericated. HB

Not yet. I've been gathering information about some of the technical bits of the GS so that I know how to get the proper signal for the speed input. BMW's CANBUS system can be a bit fiddly once you start connecting aftermarket stuff to it.

I'd think that the Strom wouldn't be too much different than previous years. You're not connecting anything to the throttle body except the throttle actuator cable. The rest should be pretty much the same.

I'll be posting up once I start the install.

BuilderBob · 06-10-2012, 11:03 AM

Hey All,

I haven't abandoned this idea. Just haven't had time to devote to it. I am convinced that it can be done, however, and that the GS can supply its own VSS signal to the Rostra unit. No external device needed.

Today, while installing a mount for my Zumo, I dug around a little under the battery cover, and voila! There it was: The 3-wire plug that will eventually supply the VSS. According to what I've been able to find out, the blue wire carries the VSS signal, but it must be connected to the 12v power supply on the same plug via a 300ohm 1watt resistor in order to supply a signal that the Rostra unit can digest. According to source, the VSS wire then generates approximately 5,000 PPM.

I have no doubt about the viability of this project. Once I get into it, I'll start a new thread to chronicle the whole process.

Here's the plug:

Monroe · 06-15-2012, 08:09 AM

good luck with your project, I'm sure I won't be the only one watching your progress

Steve

Jon_PDX · 06-15-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuilderBob

I have no doubt about the viability of this project. Once I get into it, I'll start a new thread to chronicle the whole process.

When you do please post the link to the new thread here in case I/we miss seeing the new one.

Thanks,

Jon...

BuilderBob · 06-15-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon_PDX

When you do please post the link to the new thread here in case I/we miss seeing the new one.

Thanks,

Jon...

Absolutely!

BuilderBob · 06-20-2012, 02:21 PM

Well, sorry to disappoint, but it looks like I won't be the guy to make this happen. I went to the BMW dealer yesterday to get the GS serviced for a trip I'm taking this week and left with a new K1600GT. Damn, those sales guys are good.

I'm keeping my KLR though for those occasional forays off the beaten path.

SQ Beemer · 06-20-2012, 05:35 PM

Damn, I was keeping up with this thread too...

Nice GT!

Jon_PDX · 06-21-2012, 05:27 AM

Nice bike Bob

But that was an expensive way to get cruse control

Enjoy the GT

Jon...

fosters2 · 07-04-2012, 05:16 AM

That's pretty funny; I just sold my K1600 to Paul in Central Florida (you'll find him over at K1600forums.com).

Then I went and purchased a F800GS. Maybe over the winter, I'll take a stab at the cruise control.

05-15-2012, 04:18 PM	#17
hardybaker Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Marquez, Texas Oddometer: 331	Rostra Have you started the install yet? I will soon be doing the same Rostra install on my 2012 Vstrom. Many have done this on the older stroms, but the 2012 and completely different throttle bodies. ANY photos or info would be greatly appericated. HB

06-10-2012, 11:03 AM	#19
BuilderBob ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 65	Hey All, I haven't abandoned this idea. Just haven't had time to devote to it. I am convinced that it can be done, however, and that the GS can supply its own VSS signal to the Rostra unit. No external device needed. Today, while installing a mount for my Zumo, I dug around a little under the battery cover, and voila! There it was: The 3-wire plug that will eventually supply the VSS. According to what I've been able to find out, the blue wire carries the VSS signal, but it must be connected to the 12v power supply on the same plug via a 300ohm 1watt resistor in order to supply a signal that the Rostra unit can digest. According to source, the VSS wire then generates approximately 5,000 PPM. I have no doubt about the viability of this project. Once I get into it, I'll start a new thread to chronicle the whole process. Here's the plug: __________________ My Blog ----> http://soundquarters.com/bobsblog/

06-20-2012, 02:21 PM	#23
BuilderBob ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Central Florida Oddometer: 65	Well, sorry to disappoint, but it looks like I won't be the guy to make this happen. I went to the BMW dealer yesterday to get the GS serviced for a trip I'm taking this week and left with a new K1600GT. Damn, those sales guys are good. I'm keeping my KLR though for those occasional forays off the beaten path. __________________ My Blog ----> http://soundquarters.com/bobsblog/

06-21-2012, 05:27 AM	#25
Jon_PDX Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Clackamas, OR - USA Oddometer: 928	Nice bike Bob But that was an expensive way to get cruse control Enjoy the GT Jon... __________________ 2007 FZ6 Past Bikes.....Check with my Wife.....I've lost count :-)

07-04-2012, 05:16 AM	#26
fosters2 It is what it is Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Wilmington, DE Oddometer: 178	That's pretty funny; I just sold my K1600 to Paul in Central Florida (you'll find him over at K1600forums.com). Then I went and purchased a F800GS. Maybe over the winter, I'll take a stab at the cruise control. __________________ F800GS IBA#42277 SOLD - K1600GTL, S1000RR, R1200GSA, K1300GT, R1100, K75 http://www.scfoster.com

06-15-2012, 08:09 AM	#20
Monroe ................... Joined: Nov 2007 Location: so cal Oddometer: 549	good luck with your project, I'm sure I won't be the only one watching your progress Steve

06-20-2012, 05:35 PM	#24
SQ Beemer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA Oddometer: 101	Damn, I was keeping up with this thread too... Nice GT!

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