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View Poll Results: Should I install cruise control? | |||
Yes | 16 | 76.19% | |
No | 5 | 23.81% | |
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06-17-2008, 04:55 PM | #1 |
Something Clever
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Moto: '04 Yamaha FJR1300
Posts: 137
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Cruise Control or Not? That is the dilema.
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.
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06-17-2008, 05:41 PM | #2 |
Chopstix / \
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Akron OH
Moto: 03 CBR RR
Posts: 5,350
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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.
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06-17-2008, 06:26 PM | #3 |
Bring on the Zombies!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cleveland
Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R
Posts: 2,691
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Ask Drewpy for his opinion. Im pretty sure he put one on before the Colorado trip.
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06-17-2008, 06:32 PM | #4 |
Forum Coach
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
Posts: 7,419
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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. |
06-17-2008, 07:22 PM | #5 |
Canyon Carver
Join Date: May 2008
Location: St Louis
Moto: looking for the next ride
Posts: 448
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They are sweet, have one on my 600. Going to get one for the 1000
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06-17-2008, 08:32 PM | #6 |
is in your head...
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: hanover PA
Moto: 04 kawasaki zx636, 08 HD xl1200n (nightster)
Posts: 1,560
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do it!
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06-17-2008, 08:36 PM | #7 |
Ride Naked.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
Posts: 7,916
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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... |
06-18-2008, 12:48 AM | #8 |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
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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, 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 And my bdm 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!! |
06-18-2008, 01:08 AM | #9 |
Ride Like an Asshole
Join Date: Feb 2008
Moto: nothing...
Posts: 11,254
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Never felt the need for it.
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06-18-2008, 01:34 AM | #10 |
Perpetual trouble
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: at the base of the Alps
Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR
Posts: 715
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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.
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