Cruise Control or Not? That is the dilema.

[FJRChick]

I can't decide if I should add cruise control before I ride to CA and back via the long way. I'm concerned I may mind wander with one, but just thinking about a month on the road makes my wrist sore.
What do you think?

[NONE_too_SOFT]

i would have loved to have it on my last trip, its always nice to let your right wrist relax for a bit. but like every other situation with riding long distances you find ways to stay comfy. I tried learning how to use the throttle with my left hand... wouldnt advise it though.

[JoJoYZF]

Ask Drewpy for his opinion. Im pretty sure he put one on before the Colorado trip.

[the chi]

oh gawd yes!!! Do IT!!!

After my last weekend trip of about 8-9 hours Sat-Sun I would have loved it, merely so I could move around a bit! I will be getting one before I ride to ATL in July myself!!

I am sure you'll find at highway cruising speeds you are paying ALOT of attention to your surroundings and wandering mentally wont be a problem. I also use music to keep my mind focused.

[rider76]

They are sweet, have one on my 600. Going to get one for the 1000

[itgirl]

do it!

[Cutty72]

ok, for those of you that have 'em, what ya got?

I want to put one on my 1125, and possibly on the SV if comonboys wants...

[Gas Man]

I haven't got a chance to use mine yet... but I have one installed on both my Phoenix and the wife's Sporty

The brand is Cruise Mate (http://www.cruise-mate.com/), but he doesn't offer anything for rockets as of now. Could be something he should consider and I'm sure he would if anybody in the Mass area wants to get with the guy. His name is Tom and is one of the best biz men I have ever met.

The wife's HD
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Sportster/Mods/CruiseMate003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Sportster/Mods/CruiseMate005.jpg

And my bdm
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/CruiseMate001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/CruiseMate003.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/CruiseMate009.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/BDM/CruiseMate018.jpg

It is a nice setup, that comes with everything for install and GREAT directions. It even comes with the needed installation jig, drill bit, tap, and even loctite to do the job. Simple AWESOME!!

[OneSickPsycho]

Never felt the need for it.

[MikeSP1]

What happens when you need to get out of the gas REALLY guickly and the damn thing sticks? I'd say go with a crampbuster (a lever that attached to the throttle grip so that you can use your palm to hold the gas), but not a throttle lock.

[t-homo]

I have a crampbuster and it is pretty nice for longer rides. I recommend taking it off for in town though.

[MikeSP1]

Crampbusters are indeed great. But if what FJRchick is looking at is something to mechanically hold the throttle grip in place, then I'd say to steer clear. However cruise control and a throttle lock are two different things, ones electronic and the other mechanical.

[Phenix_Rider]

The crampbuster or some other throttle paddle deal would be nice on long boring stretches. Just something for when your hand gets tired of gripping. Other than that, I wouldn't want any kind of throttle lock.

[nhgunnut]

I have Cruise control on my Goldwing, I consider it an incredible Luxury!Enough so that I am Considering adding it to the Busa. They are very easy to use and a great way to avoid tickets. A decent setup is far superior to throttle locks and and wedges. If I am having a 500 mile day on the slab in particular it is a must for touring as far as I am concerned.

[NeonspeedRT]

Shannon, definatly go with a cruise control for the trip. It will make things easier and more comfortable. Only use the cruise control when you need alittle break. I have the Throttlemeister cruise control on my R1. It's the same exact setup for the FJR. I love it. In addition to having cruise, the cruise acts as heavy bar end weights. I picked them up at Cycle Gear for well under $200. Go check out http://www.throttlemeister.com

You can go with either the heavy or standard. The standard is pretty heavy as it is, but i've heard from people that the heavy's are easier to use since they are alittle longer. Call me with any questions about them or you can just check it out on my bike tommorow at bike night.

When you are ready, call Catherine at Cycle Gear. She can get them for you. It took about 3 or 4 days for them to come in.

[fnfalman]

I have a Throttlemeister on my Beemer and I use it sparingly. The throttle response and feel of the Aprilia was so sweet that I didn't need anything at all. Although I may install a Throttlemeister on it too if anything just to goof around a little bit on long trips to keep me from getting bored.

[OneSickPsycho]

Just remove the return spring. Free.

[DLIT]

I used the plastic throttle lock type before and loved it. Taking my right hand off and using my left was a good change. Not recommended for twisties though, even though it's not enguaged, it'll still reduce the throttle snap-back when you release it. Not good. But for a long cruise, I'd do it.

[Gas Man]

What happens when you need to get out of the gas REALLY guickly and the damn thing sticks? I'd say go with a crampbuster (a lever that attached to the throttle grip so that you can use your palm to hold the gas), but not a throttle lock.

Mine you can just twist back forward in a pinch of its easy to release.

I used the plastic throttle lock type before and loved it. Taking my right hand off and using my left was a good change. Not recommended for twisties though, even though it's not enguaged, it'll still reduce the throttle snap-back when you release it. Not good. But for a long cruise, I'd do it.

True!!

And I saw a nieghbors harley had one... it used magenets and had a + & - on the control to advance it and such. Pretty big unit though

[NeonspeedRT]

What happens when you need to get out of the gas REALLY guickly and the damn thing sticks?

Thats the great thing about the Throttlemeister. You can still roll on and off the throttle by hand. It operates using friction inside the clip on. However the friction is very minimal. So it allows full throttle operation, even when the Throttlemeister is engaged.

[Gas Man]

I had a throttle rocker on the 9R. It was nice.

[dReWpY]

i run a vista cruise and would recomend it very highly, i have a bad wrist from a college football injury that really fucked up my hand, 3 pins deep into my thumb, made riding long distance unbearable, with this thing made a world of difference

[Rangerscott]

Eventually I'll install one of those audiovox cruise control systems on my bike.

[Particle Man]

I have a throttle rocker on my SV that comes in very handy. I do want to put some kind of "cruise control" on it for longer rides though.