Cruise Control options???

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Sun May 21, 2006 11:43 am

That looks like an awesome system. It costs quite a bit more but, the safety of it would make it worth the extra expense in my opinion. Thanks for posting it. I've got it bookmarked for my future "please please please can I buy this honey???" list.

VStarDouglas · Sun May 21, 2006 2:42 pm

I had the Vista cruise and was less than satisfied. I bought the Clever Lever from Redmond Inovations. So far so good. I still have my throttle rocker on as well. My wrists got tired after a little while. I like having them both and the clever lever is almost invisible as opposed to the Vista.
Good Luck

CORSCO · #13 Unread post by **CORSCO** » Sun May 21, 2006 3:39 pm

Look at The Throttler by 50's Boy. Its expensive, $150 but is a really trick design. Wish I could put up a website but am computer illiterate.

#14 Unread post by **Big B** » Mon May 22, 2006 6:23 am

My VTX came with the vista cruiser, and I'm not sure if it's install error or the thing is garbage, because it doesn't maintain tension on the grip and pops out when I hit anything remotely approaching a bump. I'm not a fan. One saving grace is that I do have aftermarket grips (Kurakyn) and it's rare, even on long rides, that I have a problem with wrist or hand fatigue.

#15 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Mon May 22, 2006 6:33 am

drevil wrote:I installed the vista cruise and it has helped a great deal. I too have a problem with my hands going numb so a brief relief every so often on a trip makes it much more comfortable. I consider it to be a very worthwhile investment.

I also have this wonder toy, has saved my wrists on many of my longer rides...

Wizzard · #16 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:54 am

I have been using a throttle rocker for years and think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread or pockets in a t-shirt even

Regards, Wizzard

#17 Unread post by **yoda731** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:52 pm

Hello. I am a new rider. Conveniently, my '81 Honda came with a throttle rocker type device. I have barely used it, as I want to make sure I really know how to control the bike before I trust the "cruise control."

But, I have also been having wrist/hand cramping problems. But, for now, I have found a good way to relive the cramping while riding. On my bike, if I just move my thumb from under the handle to over the handle, it seems to alter my wrist position just enough that my hands stop hurting. Of course, in traffic or accelerating, I move the thumb back down. But, for the most part, I've found that the fingers on the top and the thumb at the top of the grip still gives me really good control.

Hope that helps!
JC

jmillheiser · Tue May 23, 2006 4:33 pm

I have noticed that bars with a lot of pullback (like the bars on a stock CX500) are murder on the wrists. I do have a throttle lock but my hands still get numb after about 40 miles or so of highway riding.

DAU · #19 Unread post by **DAU** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:24 pm

i found the only way to stop hand cramps was to fit bigger grips, solved my problem on 3 bikes now and has the added bonus of giving finer throttle control(ive got big hands). many new riders also tend to grip to tight (which does affect your wrist and can transfer bodymovement due to bumps in road through to the throttle giving a jerky ride making you grip tighter) untill they get more confident and relaxed on the bike. ide recomend trying the cheaper options first as theres no point spending lots on something that may not solve the problem

Flting Duck · Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:45 am

Depending on what kind of riding you usually do, you can install REAL cruise control for around $100. Do some searching around the Internet and you'll find that many people have installed the AudioVox CCS-100 cruise control on their bikes. This is a real cruise control unit that is made for cars but can easily be adapted to a bike. It has a small convenient control pad that can be waterproofed and mounted easily. I have mine mounted on the handlbars next to my clutch on both of my bikes:

I have it installed on both of my bikes and will never have another bike without it. If you can't find a reference to where someone has installed it on your bike, it's really not that hard to figure out if you have some basic electical skills and know how to install 12V electronics. Just read up on how other people have installed it and that should guide you.

I have ridden with both throttle lock devices and the real cruise control and find that it dpeends on what kind of riding you do whether a real cruise control or throttle lock device is best for you. If most of your riding is in heavy traffic where you constantlly need to make minor adjustments to speed, then a throttle lock device is better as you can just back off on the throttle to slow down a bit.

If most of your riding is on more open roads, then real cruise control is best. It allows you to just set your speed and forget about it.