I would like to install a cruise control on my 06 ST1300. I looked at the Throttlemiester, but that seams clumsy. What is your opinion of the TM and are there any other options available?
Thanks
Don
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Don
Cruise Control
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I have never been able to understand why anybody would choose a Throttlemiester over the Vista Cruise. The Vista Cruise is so much easier to use, and way cheaper. It's a real no-brainer. If you just happen to like the bar ends, of the Throttlemiester, why not get HVMP bar ends, and install the much easier to use Vista Cruise. By the way Don are talking about a throttle lock not a cruise control.STumpy said:
Phil
sherob
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I have a TM, also installing a McCruise this Memorial weekend. The McCruise is a plug and go developed for the ST.
www.spoiledbiker.com look at the McCruise, pricey, but you get what you pay for
Great service, will answer any questions you have about it
www.spoiledbiker.com look at the McCruise, pricey, but you get what you pay for
Great service, will answer any questions you have about it You just can't beat the Audiovox electronic cruise control. Under a $100 and works great. Kind of tough to mess around with any kind of throttle lock when you can have the real thing.
Here is my write-up on the Audiovox electronic cruise control.
Ray
Here is my write-up on the Audiovox electronic cruise control.
Ray
I just installed this fabulous piece of engineering on my 06.
It is beautifully machined and just a slight pull of the brake lever releases the throttle lock. Yes it is pricey at $200, but having it on the bike now
for a couple of weeks, I would buy it again no questions asked.
Check it out at: http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/productinfo.html
It is beautifully machined and just a slight pull of the brake lever releases the throttle lock. Yes it is pricey at $200, but having it on the bike now
for a couple of weeks, I would buy it again no questions asked.
Check it out at: http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/productinfo.html
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If you love to ride, go with the McCruise. I've installed two of them and it's just not that difficult. Electronic and virtually bulletproof. Does a great job of holding the ST at a constant speed, up hills and down!!
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I have both the Throttlemeisters and the McCruise... Thanks to Curt and Biddyman with assistance of many others that is,,, I have the MC...
I L O V E,,, my MC!!! I also still like my TM!!! Just don't have the TM locked on,,, and set your cruise too!!! You will try to figure out what is up!!!
I use both... The Cruise out on long stretches,,, and the TM everywhere else...
I L O V E,,, my MC!!! I also still like my TM!!! Just don't have the TM locked on,,, and set your cruise too!!! You will try to figure out what is up!!!
I use both... The Cruise out on long stretches,,, and the TM everywhere else...
Ditto on the Audiovox
It's cheaper than the Throttlemister, albiet considerably more work to install. I first installed the Throttlemister when I picked up my new bike from the dealer and will leave it on even though I now have electronic cruise.
I had Throttlemister on my Beemer so was used to its operation, and it is very easy to install. But don't waste your money, get the real thing.
It's cheaper than the Throttlemister, albiet considerably more work to install. I first installed the Throttlemister when I picked up my new bike from the dealer and will leave it on even though I now have electronic cruise.
I had Throttlemister on my Beemer so was used to its operation, and it is very easy to install. But don't waste your money, get the real thing.
I have both the Audiovox CC and the Vista Cruise installed. Love and use both all the time albeit in different conditions.
Slider13
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I can't remember whether I put the NEP or the Vista Cruise on the ST, but for those occasions when you just need to free up your throttle hand for a short time either one is a good option for less than $25. I trimmed the control lever down to a small stub which gets it out of the way. To take the grips off easily insert a basketball needle air tip, between the grip and the bar, apply air and the grip will come off easily.
Someone else mentioned this as a cheap option, but it's not in this thread so I thought I'd add it in.
If you get the right size rubber O ring, you can put it on your bar end, and just roll it to the left so it sits in the groove between your grip and bar end. I happened to find 2 rings that work well, so now I have a backup.
Yeah, it's not electronic, and it's not a Vista or TM, but if you're like me and don't really "need" a lock or cruise, just want something that will let you stretch out your right hand every now and then, this is the ticket.
Low impact, fairly easy to use, no potential for failure, and you can't beat the price. I wasn't sold on the idea until I tried it...works for me...YMMV.
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If you get the right size rubber O ring, you can put it on your bar end, and just roll it to the left so it sits in the groove between your grip and bar end. I happened to find 2 rings that work well, so now I have a backup.
Yeah, it's not electronic, and it's not a Vista or TM, but if you're like me and don't really "need" a lock or cruise, just want something that will let you stretch out your right hand every now and then, this is the ticket.
Low impact, fairly easy to use, no potential for failure, and you can't beat the price. I wasn't sold on the idea until I tried it...works for me...YMMV.
Pags
jeff4912
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Electric cruise control is very very nice for long multiday trips. Taken a couple 8-10 day rides and used the cruise control everyday. For that matter I use it in everyday riding too.
I will never own a bike without one now.
Nice not havng to look down at your speedo every 8-10 seconds to make sure your speed is steady.
I will never own a bike without one now.
Nice not havng to look down at your speedo every 8-10 seconds to make sure your speed is steady.
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I,,, 103% agree with Jeff!!!jeff4912 said:
Well, from what I see, the Audiovox is on back order and I must wait (patiently
How long did it take to install the devise?JM Anthony said:
I don't see the Rostra CC mentioned here. I have installed a few of them with great success. They are really good, but a lot of labor to do it up right. I think there are other good options as well, but definitely I will say to stay away from any that have a vacuum component to them. Pure electronic and good connections, hopefully solder is the way to go.
Same here. I've been installing stereo equipment, cruise controls, etc. since the days of 8-tracks.
There are other CC threads, but this one is 14.5 years old, until today.
Too funny Larry, normally I notice things like the posting dates.