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Pictures? Did you do this on the bell crank/pulley on the carbs? Just curious how that works.I used the “drill a hole and tap a screw”in the bell housing method without an arm. I got my mechanic to do that part.
Pictures? Did you do this on the bell crank/pulley on the carbs? Just curious how that works.I used the “drill a hole and tap a screw”in the bell housing method without an arm. I got my mechanic to do that part.
It's hard to get a picture of it, I just took this one and the throttle is in the full open position. There's a bead holder clamp with an eyelet. I had the bell crank drilled and tapped to accept a 6mm shoulder bolt. The servo cable attaches to the bead chain. It seems to work for me. I have a bracket on the air cleaner housing so that the pull is parallel to the throttle cables.Pictures? Did you do this on the bell crank/pulley on the carbs? Just curious how that works.
I had this done to both bikes I owned (1990 and the 97). They just popped the carbs off slightly and drilled and tapped in situ. I think when I had it done on the 1990 the gas tank was removed for easier access.Robert - Thanks, I see what was done. Did he pull the carbs to do it or use a right angle drill? Just curious.
I thought they had to do something with the carbs because when I looked at it originally before I got the MCCruise there just was not enough room to get a drill bit in there as they sat.I had this done to both bikes I owned (1990 and the 97). They just popped the carbs off slightly and drilled and tapped in situ. I think when I had it done on the 1990 the gas tank was removed for easier access.
I was wrong about the bolt size, it's a 4mm x .7 pitch it has to be located in the right position so that you get a good pull. I used the instructions that Bill Boyd Summit MS #2542 wrote up.
With my Audiovox I tapped into three carburetors to get more vacuum, I also had a canister that helped me with maintaining higher speeds.I want to do the same thing. That is, replace the Audiovox with a Rostra in my '97 ST1100. My audiovox does not hold speed at more than 60. I have a custom made dual pulley system that allows the throttle cable to go slack when the cruise engages and I really like the feel of that and the dual pulley drives the stock bell arm crank on the carbs so I'm pretty sure the linkage is not the problem. The Audiovox controller is in the upper right cowl in font of the right pocket and is driven by the coil (tach) signal. I have extra LED brake lights in the tail light so I have a relay to shut off the cruise. Maybe I should try a magnet on a wheel but I suspect the problem is the vacuum is a little too low at higher speeds. I remember SupraSabre telling that someone he knew had a cruise control that got a triple digit performance ticket in Nevada and I was left thinking I'd really like mine to hold that kind of speed. Anyway MY QUESTIONS IS - WILL THE ROSTA TAKE A THE SIGNAL FROM THE TACH. HAS ANYONE TRIED THE ROSTA 250-4153 OR 250-4160 SPEED GENERATOR ON THE ST-1100 SPEED-O CABLE? If not I guess the magnet is a possible backup plan.
Thanks after rideing a gold wing for years I need the real thingIf you're looking to go a little less $ and installation work...I have a BrakeAway throttle lock. Excellent product. Probably not what you're looking for, but thought I'd give them a plug. https://brakeawayproducts.com/
I will in a few weeks as soon as I get it ordered (other stuff to do first on the new ST1100). I'll let you know how it sorts out.The new unit for the ST1100 require the purchase of a new electronic servo module. Has anyone installed this new module on an ST1100? I was wondering where it would fit. Honestly, the servo instructions have scared me off.