Cruise Control

[Lincoln Highway Bullitt]

Hey guys I was considering on getting an aftermarket cruise control for my 1980 cb 750 and was hoping you guys can give some input. I have the stock 7/8" bars and controls. I was looking at a cruise set up made by "Vista" on EBay. It's $33 bucks. Anyone on here ever use that style or any other?

[Piute]

                                                                 

                                Making Laps or Twisting the Throttle, it just don't get any better!
                                                          cruzz control

                                                               

[shinyribs]

I have the same setup on my bike,but a different brand . More of a throttle lock than a true cruise control. These bikes dont have a ton of torque so it loses speed pretty bad on some of the steep,long uphills around here.And my bike is geared lower than stock,too. It does come in handy since the chokes on these bikes are not like auto's that have a fast idle.I use it for that alot.Comes in handy on the interstate when you are cruising at 75-80 mph and the bikes is wound up tight enough to maintain speeds better. I like it pretty well. Not perfect,but I ain't gonna take it off either

[Lincoln Highway Bullitt]

Well played Piute! Notice the text sig now.

[sgtslag]

Shiny is right on target.  It is a relatively simple throttle lock.  The caveat is to be certain you have it tight enough to hold the throttle in place, but loose enough that you can close/open the throttle in an emergency...  My wife and I were on the highway/Interstate, throttle lock on, doing 65 MPH(?), when a semi-truck cut us off, and I had to hit the shoulder to avoid being crushed.  Without thinking, I closed the throttle, and veered right, onto the shoulder.  Then, when there was enough room, I went to open the throttle to get back on the proper pavement -- the throttle would not open easily...  That is when I realized the lock was still on.

If you want a true, electronic cruise control, there is a company out of Australia, or New Zealand, which makes a unit.  It is $600+, and not very easy to install, or configure, but it can be done.  Their unit has 6-7 different cut-off switches, specific to a motorcycle -- it is NOT an automotive cruise control unit adapted to bike use.  If interested, here is the link:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-cruise-control/

Cheers!

[LukeM]

I had a throttle lock for my CB. It worked out all right, but after it wears for a while, the point between a good lock engagement and slipping (manual mode) gets smaller and smaller.  I was worried it wouldn't release.

So I went to a different method:The Crampbuster is a piece that wraps around the grip, and allows you to push down with the heel of your hand, rather than holding the grip in that position.  From the top, it looks like a number 9.  It holds well on the foam cruiser grips I have on the Shadow. Keeps my hands from cramping when on the freeway or at cruising speed.  For $11 US, it's worth a look.

http://www.crampbuster.com

Luke M

[TOOLS1]

I have a cruise control/throttle lock on the Toolmatic. It REALLY SUCKED until I installed a much lighter return spring. Now I like it.
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[Re-run]

I had an old vista cruise years back and it was nice while it lasted. It wore out and then didnt hold for anything but that happens. Nice for long hauls. Even with a crampbuster, the hand still gets tired. The vista allows you to remove your hand for a while to get feeling back in it!

[Piute]

   

  I enjoy the use of 1 ,As ribs said hwy best used ,I keep it high,meaning I'm moving faster then others,so as not to get rear ended,You have the tendencey to relaxe a bit ,.
   hands get cold ,sleeves need pulled down,no serculation,glasses need adjusted,ect.
 At just a few buck there worth having on the bike .

  have used this cheapo

                                            but found this while peaking around

                                   http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/productinfo.html
                                                               This interest me

[Re-run]

That looks like the old vista I had. The new vistas work differently I think.
I like the idea of that cruise sgt linked but DAMN are they expensive. I saw a number that were over 1k!

Plus, they may only work with FI bikes and not carbs. I didn't look that close, I admit.

[shinyribs]

I dont know what brand mine is.It was on my heap when I got it. But it has a set screw on the back side of it that you use to adjust the tension.Maybe y'alls just need tightened?

Oh,i love my Crampbuster,too.It fits a little goofy with the gran tourismo grips though. If not for the bar end mirrors i swear it would slide right off.

[LukeM]

Maybe you could move the Crampbuster over to the middle of the grip?  They also sell a thinner one, rather than paddle-shaped.  But that's another $11 US.

Luke M

[sgtslag]

I gave it some serious thought before I bought my Voyager.  At that time, it would have cost me around $600-$1,000 to add that electronic cruise control to my Honda (required the use of the custom coil/basket thingy, on the coils?).  We were beginning to tour on the 750, and the throttle lock was good, but it wasn't good enough for 6 hour rides, for 7-10 days in a row.  Then my wife twisted my arm into buying a dedicated touring machine, and I researched them, discovering that the Voyager was equipped with an electronic cruise control, factory, and it was referred to as, "the poor man's Gold Wing."  If you want a touring bike, a Kawasaki Voyager XII is an excellent value, and a dead reliable bike, typically achieving 300k+ miles without issue (1200cc, 1988-2003:  only things that really changed, were the paint schemes...  and the prices, of course).


As far as cruise controls go, the Crampbuster, and its like, are decent, but different from the throttle locks.  I think Shiny has the best idea:  use both types, as they complement each other in some important ways.  If you plan on touring for days at a stretch, though, there is no substitute for an electronic cruise control.  They do take a bit of getting accustomed to, as they will twist the throttle beneath your hand, at times.  Cheers!

[TOOLS1]

Shiny your control housing is mounted incorrectly. The gap is supposed to be on the back side. You are supposed to tighten the front screws, and then the back ones. That way it will keep bugs, and other crap out of the controls.
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[rich]

I got one of these throttle controls along with a cramp buster


http://2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html 

It was $21.90 with shipping.

Real simple and small. Easy to override when you want to slow down and easy to reset when you want to speed up

Here's video review (not mine) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHJAfBVkxZE&feature=youtu.be

[shinyribs]

Thanks Detective ToolsThat gap bugs the crap out of me,never thought of moving the gap to the less noticeable sideor the bug thing.Good call bro,thanks

[Piute]