getsarge

I don't, 00 model, but it looks as though there is a flat space where a 'flash' button would fit. As smart as the idea is, even if I'm unable to accomplish it, I am curious to hear how it's done; then perhaps I may be able to 'redneck engineer' one?

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steveb

You guys miss out on all the best switches don't you???
No lights on / off switch and now no flash switch - no wonder the prices are lower in the USA!!

shewie

You must not have the same laws regarding full-time headlamps on motorcycles. It has been a requirement here since about the mid-late seventies that all motorcycles run their lowbeams at all times. I would love to be able to buy the switches that you guys have, but they seem to be like hen's teeth.

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RXX

I've had the audiovox on my bird for the last 3 years. Works like a charm, I have mine spliced into the VSS so it is speed dependant, not RPM dependant. There is a TON of install tips over on the "other" board.
One thing you will need to keep in mind is that the bird doesn't really pul enough vacuum (yes, it doesn't suck too bad) to keep it engaged at lower (55) speeds in a higher gear.
I also have a throttlemeister. The CC blows it out of the water.

zwhits9

I tried to run mine off the vss and it wouldn't work. I read on other forum post's that honda's vss has a really high ppm rate. Like 80,000. Since the cruise has options of 2000-8000 how did you get it to work?

RXX

I work on my bike as an excuse to drink beer, so persistence is a virtue. I just kept ****ing with the DIP switches. I will give you the positions if I get in there today.

steveb

Mine's not here yet but, all info gratefully received - which site do you mean?
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steveb

Well, one UK "value added tax / administration fees" bill later the cruise control arrived at my door and what a fun looking box of bits it is!!! (cost just about $35 on top of the $45 shipping charges!!)
Typically the English Spring weather has turned to English Autumn weather (my only free day until next weekend) so it won't be getting installed this week
To be honest if all I had to work with were the instructions in the box I'd have been putting it on Ebay tonight - thank heavens for helpful forum members around the world for the especially zwhits9.
Just need a couple of sunny days, about 5 hands and a lot of luck to get the thing fitted

beestoys

Looking to instal this next weekend but looking to use a right control off a goldwing it has all of the switch inputs on/off accel/decel resume built in. I'll take pics after its on for you all.

zwhits9

sounds interesting. could be pretty cool. Show pics!

DeathWish01

i finally got around to reading the entire article, ive just been looking at the pictures, whats the difference between this and a throttle lock? a throttle lock locks the throttle (obviously) and since this device only sees the tach.... whats the point? if it read the speedo that would be severely different and more interesting to me... the only upside i see w/ this, is it turns off if you hit the brake, and i didn't see it mentioned in the article, but what would happen if you pulled the clutch? i know (on accident) with my throttle lock, if i hit the clutch the engine revs and you have to be carefull re-engaging the clutch....
just something im pondering on <shrugs>
is there a servo you can get that does actually measure speedo vs tacho (not that it really matters, it would take a pretty large hill to jump speed and tach combination)
however i did take a trip to the town over (100 miles) and i finally got to actually road test my throttlemeister, and i actually really like it, its kind of a pain to pull the clutch, semi-set the the throttlemeister so its not full friction, then tweeking the throttle, then locking the throttlemeister to full friction (even tho you can still tweek it w/ a decent amount of pressure).... anyway rant over just curious what the differences are and if i read the article right

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Uglystick

DW it operates in exactly the same way a car cruise control works.

It will hold you speed at the point you hit the set button. It really make no differance whether it reads tach or speed as long as it holds. (it may even be better to hold tach as revs will start to bleed earlier than speed)

It should cease to operate on use of clutch or brake use.

This form of cruise control is more efficient that the throttlemeister as it maintains a contant speed uphill or down, where the TM will loose speed uphill and gain speed down.

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shewie

Pics! Pics! Yes please!! Some taken during the install would be nice, too. This is one of my "for sure" mods that I will absolutely be doing in the near future, so I would appreciate as many pics as you care to take.

Scott.

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DeathWish01

ok i hear what your saying, the throttle lock locks the throttle rather then the tacho unless your riding a flat road... didn't think of that... but i would much more prefer a speedo control rather then tacho...
but i hear what your saying if it didn't look like a bish to install i would put one on myself, and well some of you know how hard of a time i had soldering the acumen oiler LOL

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Growler67

Then you might be looking for the "automotive styled" one available in Australia and it isn't cheap by a long shot, not to mention shipping and possibly duties on getting it to the US. It's a sharp unit, though.

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Hillbilly4eva

Not sure why you think it would matter. Even if the cruise control was tapped into the Vehicle Speed Signal, it is still based off of Engine RPM.

Banshee

The one from Oz, (that I had on my '98), used to use a pickup mounted at the rear wheel & supplied 3 neodymium magnets that fitted neatly in the hex screws that hold the rear disc in place. Perfect speed control. It would drop off on clutch, brake or stop/run switch flick. It also had a very neat double drum arrangement for the throttle cables so there wasn't any chain to attach. I found it worked down to around 40km/h. Below that it would not engage.

Yes, it costs. But it is designed to work with the specific bike, so you are paying for their design work & time.

beestoys

Ok folks
I know its been a while but it took a bit longer than I expected to get all the pieces I wanted.
I should be able to finish the install this weekend and I will post a step by step with pics and pointer for all.
The switch assembly is on the bird and works great but then it came off a Honda originally. So it looks like it should be there anyway. I only had to splice one wire so far and I will give color codes of the wires. It has been a one for one swap so far using the stock plug and the wire colors even match.
I opted for a fully electronic drive so that the vacuum issues some have had won't be a problem. It's about 100.00 more than the vacuum motor unit but should be able to drive at lower speeds.
So far here is the price breakout
Handle bar switch 50.00 from a local salvage yard. I have seen them on EBay as low as 35.00
Cruise control 189.00 plus shipping brought it to 204.00
I'll get the details and pics this weekend.
I'll probably post it as a new thread as well and just drop the link to it here for you all.

shewie

Beestoys, please include your sources in your post!

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