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Cruise control opinions

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:20 pm
by vector18
I am planning on taking an 11 hour ride to Myrtle beach this May for bike week. I am considering installing cruise control for the bike. I'd like to know your opinions on having cruise control and if anyone has had any bad experiences with it or do you all that have it just love it? And also, which ones are you using? Thanks.

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Finally!! A mechanical throttle management device that combines, Style, Quality, and Safety.

* Easy Push Button Engagement
* Instant Front Brake or Thumb Lever Release
* 100% C.N.C. Machined
* Hand Polished
* Slips over your grip for easy installation
* Made in the U.S.A

Hand and wrist cramps have been a part of long distance motorcycling since the very beginning. Over the years, there have been a variety of products introduced to help motorcyclists manage throttle return spring tension.

Although most devices on the market today are effective in the relief of hand and wrist cramps, deactivating them requires a conscious and sometimes awkward effort. This can leave the rider feeling uneasy or even unsafe during use.

The BrakeAway Motorcycle Cruise Control is specifically designed to give the rider relief, while maintaining a feeling of control. Easy push button engagement and instant push lever disengagement eliminates any fumbling around during manual operation. While the unit is engaged, throttle adjustment is easy and smooth, allowing speed to be adjusted full range up or down with a slight turn of the throttle. These features alone would make our cruise control a nice addition to the devices on the market today, but we didn't stop there.

This quality crafted motorcycle accessory is the first and only mechanical cruise control offering instant disengagement activated by the front brake lever. Normal throttle function is returned to the rider in a split second without ever having to think about it. Imagine what that could mean in an emergency situation!

To go along with the functional advantages, there is a style that blends to the scheme of your bike from the moment you slip it over the grip. All components are C.N.C machined from the highest quality materials, including 6061-T6 aircraft quality aluminum, stainless steel, and acetyl. All aluminum components are meticulously hand polished and anodized making this cruise control a handsome and worthy addition to your street machine.

Once you've experienced the quality feel of this cruise control, you'll never want to ride without it. After all, isn't peace of mind what cruising is all about?

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:26 pm
by scan
I'm personally against the throttle lock type. Mainly I don't like the idea of not being able to count on my own reaction speed to turn it off. They do have an easy off design, but still, if it jammed, or you were not prepared...they just make me nervous personally. I do like the throttle rocker - the paddle you can strap on your throttle and it lets you use your palm to hold the speed, instead of using your grip.

I'm sure there are many though who swear by the cruise control. If I could install an affordable electronic cruise that was turned off by braking or shifting, I'd be there.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:27 pm
by ZooTech
Don't have one, but it may be nice to have. I'm too worried that it'll stick, though. I'd probably go with a throttle rocker instead.

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Damnit, Dave! You're the fastest post in Granola Country! :laughing:

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:29 pm
by scan
ZooTech wrote:Don't have one, but it may be nice to have. I'm too worried that it'll stick, though. I'd probably go with a throttle rocker instead.

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I'm afraid man. You and I think alike.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:58 pm
by jmillheiser
I definately dont trust those throttle locks. A PO put one on my bike, but I took it off pretty much as soon as I brought the bike home. The upside was that it was really easy to take off .... without breaking it.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:24 pm
by Sev
I have a throttle locker sitting on my desk right now because I'm not willing to install it without being able to go for a ride to test it. Since it's been a long time since I've gone for a ride I'd like to take a ride without it before I pu tsomething new on my bike. My Aunt and Uncle both have one, and they really like theirs.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:35 pm
by vector18
I found this video of the brake away model. It looks really well made and easy enough to use. And mostly it looks safe.

http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/movies ... way_sm.wmv

Re: Cruise control opinions

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:25 pm
by ShawnKing
vector18 wrote:I'd like to know your opinions on having cruise control and if anyone has had any bad experiences with it or do you all that have it just love it? And also, which ones are you using? Thanks.
I'm lucky - my bike (2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe) has a "built in" cruise control. It looks and works just like a car's cruise control and is shut off by tapping the brake or clutch.

I love it and use it often. The only issue I have with it is that the Cancel button is just above the Kill switch for the engine (!).

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:46 pm
by sapaul
I have a throttle friction control on mine, what I do like is that it does not fully lock the throttle it just gives it a degree of resistance. You can set it that it does not spring back when you let go but you can still work the thottle normally. For Scan and Zoo this may be an answer as you remain in complete control but on the longer trips you can relax the hand or take it off for a good shake.

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:37 am
by jpaul
I've had an NEP throttle lock on each of my bikes. I don't like using them for extended periods, but they are great on a trip when you need to give your right hand a momentary break. I keep it set so that it will hold the speed constant for about 5 - 10 seconds, then the bike starts to slow down. Just enough time to flex your hand and shake off any cramps.