cruise control

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Has anyone come up with a solution for a cruise control. Sure could use one.
'74 850
 
The OEM throttle has a friction adjuster, as long as your still has that fitted then the screw is on the underside. I adjust mine so it closes over 10 secs once the hand is off. Makes it much easier to hold a steady throttle and not much harder to open up.
 
kommando said:
The OEM throttle has a friction adjuster, as long as your still has that fitted then the screw is on the underside. I adjust mine so it closes over 10 secs once the hand is off. Makes it much easier to hold a steady throttle and not much harder to open up.
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Mine unscrewed out on a ride and I believe it's NLA. including the small leaf spring .
I use a thumb Rocker plastic slip on item if contemplating a longer ride .
 
I sure was hoping that by now some genius would have came up with a real solution to this.
Maybe Madass could come up with something.
 
What a bunch of girls, cruise control, man up you ladies lol, I like having complete control of my throttle on all my bikes and I did ride very long distances, my Norton has well over 160k miles on it since I brought it new and never needed to have cruise control, I think everyone is becoming soft in what they want, at the moment I wish I could ride my Norton since my accident, just be happy you can.
 
TBW said:
Me too. Use the twin cable feature ; friction screw as per Kommando 👍
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I keep the friction off when riding, I like the throttle to snap shut if I let go of it. But I do find it useful for keeping the throttle open a little bit so that the engine runs at a fast idle after a cold start.
 
I've been happy with my Atlas throttle lock and a Throttle Rocker on other bikes I've owned, but haven't used them on my Commando yet. I might try it on my next touring ride. Off topic, but the best mod I've made for touring comfort is the Emgo Daytona Touring handlebars. I installed them prior to a 6,000 mile round trip to the INOA Rally last year, and had no upper body, neck, shoulder, wrist, or arm discomfort issues. The peg position caused some hip cramps though. Using the passenger pegs intermittently provided relief. Still considering rearsets, but haven't decided yet.
 
It's not "cruise" but I have something that makes holding the throttle open easier.
It's a 5" length of 3mm aluminium rod/wire inserted under the twist-grip rubber in the place where the heel of your palm can easily push down against it.
When you have the "right place" then a squeeze of silicone either side stops it from moving.
Works for me!
Cheers
 
I have CC on my 2017 BMW R1200RS I used it once to see if it worked. It does; haven't used it since. I would like it if I spent time cruising on the Interstate/M Road, Autobahn, Autostrada, Cuota, etc. But I don't. Most of the riding we enjoy pretty much eliminates the ability to use cruise control because there is very little constant speed.
 

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