CCS100 cruise control **REPAIRED** - Page 2

rickyboy · 11-11-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

Thanks Scott. Nice write up. I'll bookmark this thread on the chance that mine goes. I hope it all checks out good.
BTW.....were you at home working when you did all this? ??? ??? ???

Uh...what's your point? ::)

I just thought that with that kind of effort you put in, that you really should be getting paid. ;)

cactusjack · 11-11-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy ... #00722

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Uh...what's your point? ::)

I just thought that with that kind of effort you put in, that you really should be getting paid. ;)

Okay, I was on a conference call while I worked on the cruise control.

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-11-2010, 10:34 PM

Nothing like getting paid while you work on motorcycle stuff.

Mac, yep I got it in reverse alright. I just noticed that as I was reading back through the thread. Must have had a brain fart. Thanks for letting me know.

bobhamlin · 11-12-2010, 05:51 AM

CJ,

Excellent write-up. When something goes bad, my tendency is to think worst case. Here, I would have immediately jumped to the conclusion that it was a circuit board problem--and, therefore, nothing that I could fix.

Even with experience, I'm amazed how many problems are easily correctable: clean & lube, tighten the connection, check the battery.

One of my life changing books was "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." A severe paraphrase: "The bike (or anything) is telling you its symptoms. Understand what it is telling you before deciding what is wrong."

macmac · 11-12-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Nothing like getting paid while you work on motorcycle stuff.

Mac, yep I got it in reverse alright. I just noticed that as I was reading back through the thread. Must have had a brain fart. Thanks for letting me know.

Yer an old geezer and I got the chance to bite you on the butt fer oncet!

You don't leave very many openings.... Ha Ha Ha

Better wander off and take a pottasium pill and smooch the wife ..

Seems like an idea I may have to go do myself.

macmac · 11-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Cj always has good write ups and fixes. This time he just added pics. I think his record of on line fixes beats mine here. Lots of guys here are right dead on the money with fix info at this site. MAS is, Ring is, Yellow Jacket is,Tros is, and i know i am missing a whole bunch of other guys so don't be pissed if i didn't mention your name. I am doing this list from mammory

**Jared** · 11-12-2010, 07:25 PM

Great write-up, CJ! I'm going to have to tear into my unit and do the same thing. Hopefully sometime this winter I can get some time to work on mine and getting it working properly.

cactusjack · 11-12-2010, 08:20 PM

UPDATE

I have good news and I have great news!

First, the good news - I connected up the cruise control module I overhauled the other day, and it appears to work. I didn't go to all the trouble of lifting the tank, routing the cable and connecting it to the throttle, but I plugged it in, connected the vacuum hose, and while applying throttle, I can push the set button and see the cable retract.

At first, it didn't work and if you recall from my original post, I said I couldn't test the brake light circuit the other day with the LED while troubleshooting the unit currently on the bike because I didn't have a helper. Well I wish I had because that leads me to the great news...

My brake light was burned out. I was checking the brake circuit with the LED and applying the brake would make the LED flash. It's not supposed to do that, so I looked to see if my brake light was stuck ON and found it wasn't working at all.

So I replaced the 1157 lamp and reconnected the unit currently in the bike, and it works again. Then I disconnected that unit and connected the one I fixed the other day, and it started working.

So I once again have a working cruise control unit, and a working spare. It really bothers me that I was riding around for a few days without a working brake light.

Hoo hoo! Life is good!

**glwilson** · 11-12-2010, 08:27 PM

Good job CJ, and great presentation.

I only wish I could work on bikes like you can, and wish even more that I could work on my bike while I am at work!!! ;)

JK'g as you know...

macmac · 11-12-2010, 10:09 PM

Cj there is this tool thangy thing it's called a mirror man

All man caves require one to see yer own behind.

**Idaho** · 11-12-2010, 10:24 PM

Way to go Scott. Sometimes fixing things just takes the courage to open them up.

rickyboy · 11-12-2010, 10:52 PM

Great news Scott!! Glad you got them fixed.

I'm still contemplating a home in AZ. for retirement.... ::)
Maybe one day in the not too distant future you can help me fix my bike.

.....buddy, ol'pal, good friend,.... who I've only met once!!!. ;)

Really though, good news on the "fix it job"

cactusjack · 11-12-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Cj there is this tool thangy thing it's called a mirror man

All man caves require one to see yer own behind.

I have a mirror, a couple in fact. However, in order to see the LED through the little hole I drilled in the cover, I have to be way down low and there's no way to reach either brake lever.

macmac · 11-12-2010, 11:08 PM

Ol' mac strikes out again!

**Top Cat** · 11-12-2010, 11:23 PM

As usual I don't understand. :-[
Was the cruise control not working because your brake light was out and you took the thing apart unnecessarily ???

11-11-2010, 10:34 PM	#18
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Nothing like getting paid while you work on motorcycle stuff. Mac, yep I got it in reverse alright. I just noticed that as I was reading back through the thread. Must have had a brain fart. Thanks for letting me know. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-12-2010, 05:51 AM	#19
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED CJ, Excellent write-up. When something goes bad, my tendency is to think worst case. Here, I would have immediately jumped to the conclusion that it was a circuit board problem--and, therefore, nothing that I could fix. Even with experience, I'm amazed how many problems are easily correctable: clean & lube, tighten the connection, check the battery. One of my life changing books was "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." A severe paraphrase: "The bike (or anything) is telling you its symptoms. Understand what it is telling you before deciding what is wrong." __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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11-12-2010, 10:31 AM	#21
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Cj always has good write ups and fixes. This time he just added pics. I think his record of on line fixes beats mine here. Lots of guys here are right dead on the money with fix info at this site. MAS is, Ring is, Yellow Jacket is,Tros is, and i know i am missing a whole bunch of other guys so don't be pissed if i didn't mention your name. I am doing this list from mammory __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-12-2010, 07:25 PM	#22
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Great write-up, CJ! I'm going to have to tear into my unit and do the same thing. Hopefully sometime this winter I can get some time to work on mine and getting it working properly. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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11-12-2010, 08:20 PM	#23
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED UPDATE I have good news and I have great news! First, the good news - I connected up the cruise control module I overhauled the other day, and it appears to work. I didn't go to all the trouble of lifting the tank, routing the cable and connecting it to the throttle, but I plugged it in, connected the vacuum hose, and while applying throttle, I can push the set button and see the cable retract. At first, it didn't work and if you recall from my original post, I said I couldn't test the brake light circuit the other day with the LED while troubleshooting the unit currently on the bike because I didn't have a helper. Well I wish I had because that leads me to the great news... My brake light was burned out. I was checking the brake circuit with the LED and applying the brake would make the LED flash. It's not supposed to do that, so I looked to see if my brake light was stuck ON and found it wasn't working at all. So I replaced the 1157 lamp and reconnected the unit currently in the bike, and it works again. Then I disconnected that unit and connected the one I fixed the other day, and it started working. So I once again have a working cruise control unit, and a working spare. It really bothers me that I was riding around for a few days without a working brake light. Hoo hoo! Life is good! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-12-2010, 08:27 PM	#24
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Good job CJ, and great presentation. I only wish I could work on bikes like you can, and wish even more that I could work on my bike while I am at work!!! ;) JK'g as you know... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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11-12-2010, 10:09 PM	#25
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Cj there is this tool thangy thing it's called a mirror man All man caves require one to see yer own behind. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-12-2010, 10:24 PM	#26
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Way to go Scott. Sometimes fixing things just takes the courage to open them up. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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11-12-2010, 10:52 PM	#27
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Great news Scott!! Glad you got them fixed. I'm still contemplating a home in AZ. for retirement.... ::) Maybe one day in the not too distant future you can help me fix my bike. .....buddy, ol'pal, good friend,.... who I've only met once!!!. ;) Really though, good news on the "fix it job" __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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11-12-2010, 11:08 PM	#29
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED Ol' mac strikes out again! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-12-2010, 11:23 PM	#30
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	CCS100 cruise control REPAIRED As usual I don't understand. :-[ Was the cruise control not working because your brake light was out and you took the thing apart unnecessarily ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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