Re: Cruise Control

Posted by sgtslag on Apr 13, 2012; 2:11pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Cruise-Control-tp3904342p3908120.html

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!