Real Cruise Control!

pkbinder · 11-24-2012, 07:27 PM

A friend and I (mostly the friend) installed the Australian McCruise Control on my 800 today. We finished about two hours ago and we each took it for a test ride. The product is high quality, EXPENSIVE and took us 10 hours to install. It works as advertised so I am thrilled. Very similar to the action of a automobile cruise control. The owner Frank is very responsive by both email and telephone. pk

Motorfiets · 11-24-2012, 07:50 PM

Why just why?

Ever heard of a throttle lock?

PirateJohn · 11-24-2012, 07:55 PM

Good products. I put one on my K1100RS that I used for Iron Butt Association rides.

Machete-LC · 11-24-2012, 08:03 PM

Above is my is my high tech version of a throttle lock. Very expensive-$1.50. Works like a charm every time my arm gets tired or my hand gets numb.

What is the cost of the OP's cruise control and what does it look like? My version works for me and if his works for him, then excellent. Different strokes for different folks.

Peace!

MC

'Flagger · 11-24-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machete-LC

Above is my is my high tech version of a throttle lock. Very expensive-$1.50. Works like a charm every time my arm gets tired or my hand gets numb.

What is the cost of the OP's cruise control and what does it look like? My version works for me and if his works for him, then excellent. Different strokes for different folks.

Peace!

MC

Fer chrisakes man ... google it.

STVO · 11-24-2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorfiets

Why just why?

Ever heard of a throttle lock?

I guess the fact that throttle locks are illegal in most places, escapes you.

Casejeep · 11-24-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by STVO

I guess the fact that throttle locks are illegal in most places, escapes you.

Even if it was illegal where you live.... I could not / would not spend over $1,000 for the same solution that a $2 part can do.
Just saying.....

Motorfiets · 11-24-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STVO

I guess the fact that throttle locks are illegal in most places, escapes you.

So are 90% of most fakles

STVO · 11-24-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorfiets

So are 90% of most fakles

90? dought that..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casejeep

Even if it was illegal where you live.... I could not / would not spend over $1,000 for the same solution that a $2 part can do.
Just saying.....

expensive, hell yes... but if you can afford it, why not.
Just saying...

pkbinder · 11-25-2012, 04:55 AM

I have actually used a throttle lock and find them unsatisfactory. With my Kaoko, my speed does NOT remain constant, but varies with the terrain. I use the GS for long trips, including New Orleans, Maine, Connecticut, TOD and hopefully next July to Alaska.
Here are a few arguments/rationalizations for spending the big bucks:

When I am leading a group of friends on a long cross country trip I want to keep a constant speed.

A few months ago I lost concentration and received a performance award for 78 in a 65. Sad face.

I have a mild case of carpel tunnel that for some reason flares up on long highway trips. I am hoping that the cruise control will help with that.

Now I can focus more on spotting f***ing deer!

johnpgs · 11-25-2012, 06:50 AM

HOLY CRAP! Expensive should be in really big letters. I do really miss the cruise control from my K1200LT when I am on my 658GS (My thumb keeps going for the button that is not there). But for that kind of money, I'll live without it. I do have a throttle lock, but don't use it very often as I find the throttle pull is so light on these bikes that I don't really need it.

pkbinder · 11-25-2012, 07:48 AM

Done. (see my original post)

Motorfiets · 11-25-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkbinder

Done. (see my original post)

acejones · 11-25-2012, 07:36 PM

Can't see how this will help a concentration/attention span problem.

11-24-2012, 07:27 PM	#1
pkbinder ^OP Helga The Red Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Oak Park, Il Oddometer: 146	Real Cruise Control! A friend and I (mostly the friend) installed the Australian McCruise Control on my 800 today. We finished about two hours ago and we each took it for a test ride. The product is high quality, EXPENSIVE and took us 10 hours to install. It works as advertised so I am thrilled. Very similar to the action of a automobile cruise control. The owner Frank is very responsive by both email and telephone. pk __________________ Life is suffering until you realize that life is suffering. pkbinder screwed with this post 11-25-2012 at 07:47 AM

11-24-2012, 07:55 PM	#3
PirateJohn Radical centrist Joined: Jul 2001 Location: full-time RV'er, north of Laredo, TX today Oddometer: 21,419	Good products. I put one on my K1100RS that I used for Iron Butt Association rides. __________________ PirateJohn -- http://www.PirateJohn.com IBA #7552 - SS1K in 2000 and 50CC in 2002 In the Laredo, TX area and always willing to help travelers escaping into Mexico.

11-24-2012, 08:03 PM	#4
Machete-LC Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: SE of the Gila Oddometer: 109	Above is my is my high tech version of a throttle lock. Very expensive-$1.50. Works like a charm every time my arm gets tired or my hand gets numb. What is the cost of the OP's cruise control and what does it look like? My version works for me and if his works for him, then excellent. Different strokes for different folks. Peace! MC __________________ The only normal people you know are the ones you don't know that well yet!

11-25-2012, 04:55 AM	#10
pkbinder ^OP Helga The Red Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Oak Park, Il Oddometer: 146	I have actually used a throttle lock and find them unsatisfactory. With my Kaoko, my speed does NOT remain constant, but varies with the terrain. I use the GS for long trips, including New Orleans, Maine, Connecticut, TOD and hopefully next July to Alaska. Here are a few arguments/rationalizations for spending the big bucks: When I am leading a group of friends on a long cross country trip I want to keep a constant speed. A few months ago I lost concentration and received a performance award for 78 in a 65. Sad face. I have a mild case of carpel tunnel that for some reason flares up on long highway trips. I am hoping that the cruise control will help with that. Now I can focus more on spotting f***ing deer! __________________ Life is suffering until you realize that life is suffering.

11-25-2012, 07:48 AM	#12
pkbinder ^OP Helga The Red Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Oak Park, Il Oddometer: 146	Done. (see my original post) __________________ Life is suffering until you realize that life is suffering.

11-24-2012, 07:50 PM	#2
Motorfiets Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North of Jack Daniel's, South of Country Music Oddometer: 2,987	Why just why? Ever heard of a throttle lock?

11-25-2012, 06:50 AM	#11
johnpgs Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Northwest Chicago Oddometer: 16	HOLY CRAP! Expensive should be in really big letters. I do really miss the cruise control from my K1200LT when I am on my 658GS (My thumb keeps going for the button that is not there). But for that kind of money, I'll live without it. I do have a throttle lock, but don't use it very often as I find the throttle pull is so light on these bikes that I don't really need it.

11-25-2012, 07:36 PM	#14
acejones Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Diamondhead, MS Oddometer: 3,390	Can't see how this will help a concentration/attention span problem. __________________ If I wasn't here, I'd be somewhere else

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