Date: 08-05-24  Time: 13:22 pm

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b3tarev3

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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #25 on: 06 January 2012, 09:16:55 pm »
Anyone tried one of these....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Go-Cruise-Universal-Motorcycle-Cruise-Control-YAMAHA-/330588441447?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4cf89b4b67
 
Looks less intrusive than traditional crampbuster.


Being a tight arse i made one of these - i cut one out of a plastic butty box. It's been on my bike for over 12 months and i personally think it' great. On Scotland trips it makes the motorway work easy, plus it helps your group to stick at a steady speed if you take point.

Can't see what all the fuss is about the throttle being stuck open, when i need to brake the natural roll of your hand across the throttle grip as you reach for the lever shuts it off!.....Is a car on cruise control not the same if you take your foot off the accelerator, ie accelerator stays open?

Nowt wrong with them if you use them as intended, if you want to put it on then have a picnic whilst riding along then thats when trouble comes knocking. :D

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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #26 on: 06 January 2012, 10:23:41 pm »
got too close to the car in front it would also put the brakes on for you to maintain a safe distance.

Can't see BMW using that in their cars  :lol
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #27 on: 06 January 2012, 10:40:06 pm »
Can't see BMW using that in their cars  :lol
It could be switched off though, and you set what you consider to be a safe distance.  BMW would calibrate it in millimetres rather than metres.....

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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #28 on: 12 February 2012, 10:45:28 am »
I've actualy bought one of these - not had chance to run out with it yet though.  Will update once we get some warmth!

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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #29 on: 13 February 2012, 08:47:31 pm »
My Pug has cruise control which was brillaint after three hours driving I was hit with a ten mile 50 limit on the A19 on Saturday and again on Sunday coming home with average speed cameras ever 1/4 mile- glad I wasnt on the bike
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Re: Cruise Control
« Reply #30 on: 13 February 2012, 08:52:48 pm »
After B3TAREV3 comment, I've now made one as well. Not used it yet and may need some tweeks....we'll see how it goes.