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Mar 10th, 2008, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WF TX
Posts: 143 Model: 1986FLHT Interests: Riding, Huntin & Cookin Occupation: Production Mgr
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I was thumbing through the latest JP cycles wish book and ran across a Vacuum controlled Cruse Control for Pre computer models. Before I jump out and buy one of these thought I'd ask the Fam if anyone has used,seen, fondled,or herd anything about these units.
Tiny
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Mar 10th, 2008, 11:34 AM
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#2
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sounds interesting tiny.......ya got a link??? i would llike to take a look, as i have not heard,seen,fondled,or kicked one!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Mar 10th, 2008, 12:54 PM
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#3
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More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WF TX
Posts: 143 Model: 1986FLHT Interests: Riding, Huntin & Cookin Occupation: Production Mgr
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Upon looking on the Online version of J&P  It is not on the web version of the catalog  . I Will table this till I get my Sh&t together.
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Mar 10th, 2008, 02:02 PM
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#4
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More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WF TX
Posts: 143 Model: 1986FLHT Interests: Riding, Huntin & Cookin Occupation: Production Mgr
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Page Title its an Audiovox CCS-100 It's made for cars but can be converted to MC? From reading this Article it sounds like pretty intensive surgery!!AND Don't know if it will work on a Harley?
Tiny
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Mar 10th, 2008, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: South Australia
Posts: 8 Model: Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2008 Interests: Bike, Photography Occupation: Shift Operator
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Sounds way too complicated already............trade up and get an 08 model with cruise, it's brilliant.
TC
It's going to be 43degrees down here today, too hot to ride.......
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Mar 10th, 2008, 07:20 PM
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#6
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i read the article....a bit difficult, but very do-able...i dont think i would put it on my bike.....i am gonna stick with the factory supplied thumb wheel.....works great!!!!!  |
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Mar 10th, 2008, 07:26 PM
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#7
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 641 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
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I'm with chucktx - thumbwheel it. Had a different cruise control and it was a balky POS. I wish there was a fine aftermarket one, and it didn't cost an arm & a leg, but the 'wheel works well enough once you get used to it.
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Mar 10th, 2008, 09:27 PM
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#8
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,149 Model: 09 Ultra Classic Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
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There was a company in Reno at Street Vibs that had a really slick stainless steel unit that you just pressed and it set. To unset it you could either use your break or a button on the unit and it snapped off. They are still a mechanical device but sure work better than the wheel. We bought one for the wifes Valky and it really works slick. I'll have to look up the name of it and post it on her. Turns out the units are made in Tigard Oregon which is about 15 miles from us. When I find the manufactures name I will post it.
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Mar 10th, 2008, 09:30 PM
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#9
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,149 Model: 09 Ultra Classic Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
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Mar 11th, 2008, 01:21 PM
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#10
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More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WF TX
Posts: 143 Model: 1986FLHT Interests: Riding, Huntin & Cookin Occupation: Production Mgr
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Well thanks for the input I was just wishing. I'll stick with my old thumb screw it's worked for 22 years I guess it will work till I break down and get into the 21 century But I HATE COMPUTERS 
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Mar 11th, 2008, 01:32 PM
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Kuryakyn has a new electomagnetic cruise controller that fits over the grip and switch housing, looks pretty cool, remember though these are really electronic or manual throttle locks so going up hill you'll slow down and down hill you'll speed up it's not a "true" cruise control that will maintain speed.
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Mar 11th, 2008, 07:17 PM
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Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,139 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
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Originally Posted by FLHTbiker
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THAT looks nice....bit spendy tho! How do you like it? Part that I would like is the fact that it releases with the brake application....(almost got into a sticky situation with sudden onset of traffic when using the thumbscrew....couldn't bleed my throttle speed fast enuf and was hitting the brake/pulling clutch and engine started to tack up!!!) Tell us what you really think...good points, any bad..... how did it install (easy, hard, etc)......Thanks! |
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Mar 11th, 2008, 07:33 PM
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#13
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,149 Model: 09 Ultra Classic Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
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AFnurse, the unit installed within about 15 minutes, very easy to install. We have had it now for 2 years. It works just as advertised and is easy to set. Simply either hit the brake lever or the button on the unit to make it release instantly. Its very well made and has never given the wife any trouble. When going up a hill you can still increase the throttle and it will stay in place. If I had another bike without a cruise control I would put one on it.
It is still a mechanical device and you still have to set it and adjust it. The quick release and the ability to set it easily make it worth while.
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Mar 11th, 2008, 07:52 PM
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Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,139 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
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Originally Posted by FLHTbiker
AFnurse, the unit installed within about 15 minutes, very easy to install. We have had it now for 2 years. It works just as advertised and is easy to set. Simply either hit the brake lever or the button on the unit to make it release instantly. Its very well made and has never given the wife any trouble. When going up a hill you can still increase the throttle and it will stay in place. If I had another bike without a cruise control I would put one on it.
It is still a mechanical device and you still have to set it and adjust it. The quick release and the ability to set it easily make it worth while.
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Thank you for the info......it is a very simplified (simple to use) thumb screw cruise control.....but is VERY easy to release....I like it! Is it any cheaper if you walk into the shop for it??? |
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Mar 12th, 2008, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,149 Model: 09 Ultra Classic Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
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AFnurse, believe it or not I've never been to their shop in Tigard. When I'm able to drive again I'll have to check it out.
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Mar 12th, 2008, 09:53 AM
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#16
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WF TX
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FLHT You still down with the Knee Surg? did they get you fixed
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Mar 12th, 2008, 10:03 AM
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#17
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,149 Model: 09 Ultra Classic Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
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Tiny, I had open heart surgery 3 weeks ago today. Although my knees are fine I did have problem with my right leg yesterday where they removed the veins for the by-pass surgery. Leg swelled up and turned a red color around the incisions and started running a temp last night. Packed some ice around it took a pain pill then went to bed. Looks much better this morning.
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Mar 12th, 2008, 10:34 AM
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#18
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More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WF TX
Posts: 143 Model: 1986FLHT Interests: Riding, Huntin & Cookin Occupation: Production Mgr
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Damn dude that sucks,at least your still with us. Hell You'll be riden again in no time
. Sounds like you got some infection trying to get in there. kinda hard to ride with one leg. Be careful that it don't get worse.  |
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