After years of procrastinating

[ST-Traveler]

I finally pulled the trigger and ordered an mccruise cruise control system today for the ST1300. I have managed without it for years but as I get older I would like to have one for the longer trips.
I don't see any install articles for this style cruise control on the site so maybe I can throw one together as I install it, although the directions pretty much cover everything.

Now the wait begins, currently they are out of servos and orders are backing up- according to the owner.
It may be early May before I see it in the mail.
As long as I can get it installed before NATSTOC, I will be happy.
If anyone has any install tips and potential pitfalls or advice ahead of time it will be greatly appreciated.

 

[ST Gui]

It may be early May before I see it in the mail.

Think of it as an early Christmas present whenever you get it.

 

[Uncle Phil]

As you will see in the instructions, the servo is about the size and shape of a tub of caulk. Locating it can be a bit of a challenge - at least it was on one of my ST1100s as my tailpiece was already full of 'stuff'.

 

[ST-Traveler]

Hi UP,
On the 1300 it will be located RS front faring behind the headlight area, from what I can tell on the instructions they mailed to me.

 

[Uncle Phil]

Hi UP,
On the 1300 it will be located RS front faring behind the headlight area, from what I can tell on the instructions they mailed to me.

That's good - I had to fab a special bracket and put it the left side canted down just missing the ABS electronics.
I was the first person in the world to install their new 'electronic' servo on a ST1100 and I send them the pattern of the bracket.
I spent a lot of time 'back and forth' with them during the process - they were great to respond.
But it works really smooth - a bit smoother than the vacuum version I have on the other 3 ST1100s and they are pretty smooth.

 

[Larry Fine]

I saved about $1K by installing the Rostra unit on my Nighthawk, as compared to the MCCruise setup.

I haven't installed the one I got for my ST yet, but I eventually will.

 

[Uncle Phil]

I saved about $1K by installing the Rostra unit on my Nighthawk, as compared to the MCCruise setup.

It all depends on the exchange rate at the time of purchase. If you saved $1,000, the MCCruise must have been $1,200 or more at the time.

 

[larryg]

I finally pulled the trigger and ordered an mccruise cruise control system today for the ST1300. I have managed without it for years but as I get older I would like to have one for the longer trips.
I don't see any install articles for this style cruise control on the site so maybe I can throw one together as I install it, although the directions pretty much cover everything.

Now the wait begins, currently they are out of servos and orders are backing up- according to the owner.
It may be early May before I see it in the mail.
As long as I can get it installed before NATSTOC, I will be happy.
If anyone has any install tips and potential pitfalls or advice ahead of time it will be greatly appreciated.

You will love it, and kick yourself for not buying it sooner.
Installation tip : Carefully follow the excellent instructions, Mark off each step as you do it, and don't rush.
If you do have a problem, email or call them - they will get back to you quickly. Great support.

 

[Larry Fine]

It all depends on the exchange rate at the time of purchase. If you saved $1,000, the MCCruise must have been $1,200 or more at the time.

It was at least that much in $US when I last compared the cost. I was more than happy to "pay" myself that much to do my own adapting. The rest of the installation has to be done either way.

 

[Flexit]

I've got an old one (2001) on the Outfit. Been totally reliable, but I didn't fit it. My local Honda dealer had (and still has) a mechanic who looks after my beast. But to echo others, their support is great. When I was fiddling with the front forks I managed to break the control on the handlebars. An email to Australia and they dug out one from the back of the stores and was with me, in the UK, in 3 days!

 

[ST-Traveler]

MC-Cruise control arrived 2 days ago.. waiting for a little warmer weather to get it installed...

 

[etalors]

I got mine for $ 843 last year. Works great and worth every cent.

 

[Larry Fine]

MC-Cruise control arrived 2 days ago.. waiting for a little warmer weather to get it installed...

Let us know if you need any help with the wiring.

 

[ChriSTian_64]

... or any help to road test it. ; -)

 

[ST-Traveler]

Got 1/2 of the install done tonight. (plastic, air box removed, servo mounted, CIU (cable interface unit with all the cables routed to it) installed, Throttle cables oiled)
I put the oil in the throttle cables from the top and did a gravity feed, I wanted to get the oil to drip out the other end so it took longer than I thought, but all lubed up now.
Will go with handle bar switch, computer and wire harness install tomorrow.

 

[Larry Fine]

Would you mind describing the installation of the CIU? Does it mount to the carb wheel, or "float" in space,, and you only have to access the cable ends?

 

[Uncle Phil]

Would you mind describing the installation of the CIU? Does it mount to the carb wheel, or "float" in space,, and you only have to access the cable ends?

On the ST1100 it sort of 'floats' in space hung by a tie wrap from the gas cap vent pipe.
Don't know about the ST1300.

 

[Larry Fine]

On the ST1100 it sort of 'floats' in space hung by a tie wrap from the gas cap vent pipe.

So, it's functionally a Y-cable.

 

[Uncle Phil]

So, it's functionally a Y-cable.

Well, on the ST1100, there is a 'short' cable that replaces one of the cables on the pulley and goes into the CIU, the throttle cable that has been replaced goes into the CIU, and the actuator cable goes into the CIU.

 

[kiltman]

a tie wrap from the gas cap vent pipe

That’s if you lost the machine screw to the clamp?