Cruise Control

[Lucky_Lou]

I have seen various cruise control devices for bikes but always had my doubts, watching Billy Connolly,s new program Route 66(from Chcago south) we witnesed the result of a "malfunction" .... broken ribs in a flip on a trike and the engine didnt shut down, Billy has been on Trikes for years so plent of experiance.Question is do any of you have it on your bike or would you fit it.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/8750571/Billy-Connolly-interview.html
Lou

[Bob_Roller]

The only one I have, is the factory installed friction lock on the '82 LS .

None on the other bikes .

[darrylri]

The Airheads all came with, as my first dealer called it, a "cruisey screw" under the throttle control pod.  On my newer bikes I've installed the bar end weight style cruise controls.  

I rarely use them, certainly not for just cruising.  But I find them very useful when I need to temoporarily use my right hand for something, like adjusting the right mirror or maybe zip up a vent on my jacket.

[Julio A.]

The throttle still be forced to close even if the "cruise control" on on right?
I saw my share of "cruise control" accidents in the past.

[Barry]

I just got in from quite a long ride some of which was motorway... not my favourite type of road at all but it couldn't be helped. I could definitely have used something that would have allowed me to  exercise my right hand now and then. I've seen the palm type rest that I think Billy Connolly was using so perhaps one of those would be a bad idea.

Maybe the real answer would be lighter throttle springs.

[Lucky_Lou]

I regularly do motorway riding as i live next to J39 M1 i tend to " lay" my palm on the throttle rather than grip it if cruising at constant speed which is comfortable.That said i find the cruise control on my car a god send especially when towing........... yes i have a caravan.
Lou

[Dizerens5]

I use the friction screw on my 79. Set so that the throttle will close with only a very slight push. Never caused me any problems. Likewise on all my Brit bikes years ago as all the Amal twistgrips had the same feature. Never available on any of my Jap bikes and I must say I missed it.

[Justin B.]

I make these on occasion.  Replaces the screw and can be engaged/disengaged quickly...

[darrylri]

Justin, I had one of those on my R1100RS, it was called a Schneider Flip-A-Lever.  However, I understand that the company was sued and the owner decided it was better not to make them any more.  Disappointing because it was such a nice idea.  

There seems to be a demand for them, because I've seen several requests over on the MOA forum for them.

[montmil]

Cramp Buster on the Triumph Trophy for longer rides. With the R65s, a slight drag on the "cruisey screw". I can do many more miles if I can relax my right hand a bit.  

Monte

[Justin B.]

I started making them (by request) and selling on fleabay a couple years after Schneider went bust but demand went to nil after a couple of years so I quit "stocking" them...  If anybody wants me to make one drop me a PM.

[bobbydyabb]

FWIW, I read this from somewhere (Bum? Oak? ) and I use it to easily maintain speed on the freeway.  

Instead of death gripping the throttle with thumb pointing down, point it horizontally and press on a static part of the handlebar to counter the return spring.  

However, it's not a true hands off cruise control.

[wilcom]

Long long ago this lil handy device was "loaned" to me on a ride. My throttle fingers were going to sleep (CTS) and my buddy dug around under his seat and tossed this cruise control device at me. Worked so well I'm still waiting for him to ask for it back and that's been 20 years  ago.

It clamps high on the twist grip next to your thumb and fore finger.  You just turn the screw until you have just enough pressure to hold the throttle.

When not in use and the throttle off, it's resting just on the brake lever. When you decide you want some cruise control to give your fingers a rest, just take your left hand and tap it down  to the brake lever and it will hold the throttle right there.

The good thing about it, when you roll off the throttle the device is no longer in play and you have normal throttle again.

[trolle]

I've used Justin's device for a few years now and would not be without it, especially on motorways it is very nice to be able to flex your right hand and arm.

Properly adjusted the device lets you use the throttle when necessary. The only time I have had any trouble with it was when I had to apply the brakes to avoid a collision and per reflex declutched. My engine reaches 8000 rpm very quickly!

greetings from a grey and windy north

[clonmore1]

"I regularly do motorway riding as i live next to J39 M1 i tend to " lay" my palm on the throttle rather than grip it if cruising at constant speed which is comfortable.That said i find the cruise control on my car a god send especially when towing........... yes i have a caravan".
Lou
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That's it Lou, your secret is out!!!!! A caravan!!

You anywhere near the Cedar Court Hotel?