Ready to roll.....

kawgirl · 05-26-2009, 05:17 AM

Boy, did I have a productive weekend. A friend and I got my air horn, and a 12 volt accessory outlet installed. But the most exciting to me is that we got my Audiovox cruise control installed!! I'm ready to roll down the highway now.

I do have a question for those who have installed one and have made adjustments and such. It will only hold speed between 50 and 55. Is that a vaccuum issue or a throttle cable adjustment issue? Any thoughts?

oldbikers · 05-26-2009, 06:38 AM

Kawgirl I have installed several of these on my hot rods, but I have never had this problem so I am just guessing but I would say it is a cable adjustment problem if it has enough vacuum to hold at 55 it should hold at 75. I put the one on my bike with no problem, what did you use for a vacuum cannister? Can you send a picture of the cable mount?

cheriann · 05-26-2009, 06:46 AM

I can't answer your question, but wanted to say YIPPPEEEEEEEE for your new installments!!!

kawgirl · 05-26-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by oldbikers

Kawgirl I have installed several of these on my hot rods, but I have never had this problem so I am just guessing but I would say it is a cable adjustment problem if it has enough vacuum to hold at 55 it should hold at 75. I put the one on my bike with no problem, what did you use for a vacuum cannister? Can you send a picture of the cable mount?

I used the saddlebag guard like Bob did. I'm at work right now, so can't get a pic of my cable mount. We put it right where Bob, Gadget and others have said to put it.

cactusjack · 05-26-2009, 09:19 AM

Absolutely no problems here with my Audiovox. I would suggest making sure the cable that connects to the throttle bellcrank is adjusted so it is taut when the throttle is completely closed.

The way the cruise control should work is whatever speed you are at when you engage it, the servo unit senses the RPM of the engine and then adjusts the cable position to maintain that speed. Mine holds my speed from about 30 MPH up to 85 or so. I've never tried it above that speed.

kawgirl · 05-26-2009, 09:43 AM

Mine engages when I hit the set button at 70, but the bike slows down then holds at 55. I will check the cable when I get home today.

cactusjack · 05-26-2009, 10:28 AM

I know you said you used the rear crash guard as a vacuum reservoir. Did you check for leaks with a vacuum pump after all the fittings were in place?

Edit: Just so y'all know where I'm heading with this. If your system is sucking air (vacuum leak), the diaphragm in the servo unit probably doesn't have enough vacuum to pull the cable any further than what it takes to maintain 55 mph.

The servo transfers vacuum suction into mechanical energy.

bobzinger · 05-26-2009, 10:43 AM

I'm with CJ on this one!

kawgirl · 05-26-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I know you said you used the rear crash guard as a vacuum reservoir. Did you check for leaks with a vacuum pump after all the fitting were in place?

No. That's why I asked if that could be a possibility. Thanks guys. Will do some checking when I get home this evening.

Todd · 05-26-2009, 02:15 PM

..better hurry and get that thing fixed to maintain more than 55 if you are ridin' wif me to Custer

Yellow Jacket · 05-26-2009, 02:39 PM

Did you plug the drain hole in the bottom of the guard bar? If not, use a 1/4 x 20 tap and then put a stainless steel bolt in the hole using some thread sealant.

**ringadingh** · 05-26-2009, 04:47 PM

Change the switches to raise the pulses per mile, that will help .

**coacha** · 05-26-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kawgirl (nckawgirl)

Mine engages when I hit the set button at 70, but the bike slows down then holds at 55. I will check the cable when I get home today.

You got the old Blue Haired Lady one by mistake...

samkjr · 05-26-2009, 06:36 PM

Sounds very productive. I want an accessroy outlet too, before i go to the Cascades.

Which accessory outlet did you use? How did you mount it to the bike? Did you plug into the harness in the headlight bucket?

**ringadingh** · 05-26-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by samkjr

Sounds very productive. I want an accessroy outlet too, before i go to the Cascades.

Which accessory outlet did you use? How did you mount it to the bike? Did you plug into the harness in the headlight bucket?

Use the spare wires under the tank to connect to, they are fused at 10 amps and are constant power.

05-26-2009, 05:17 AM	#1
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05-26-2009, 06:38 AM	#2
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Ready to roll..... Kawgirl I have installed several of these on my hot rods, but I have never had this problem so I am just guessing but I would say it is a cable adjustment problem if it has enough vacuum to hold at 55 it should hold at 75. I put the one on my bike with no problem, what did you use for a vacuum cannister? Can you send a picture of the cable mount? __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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05-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#3
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05-26-2009, 09:19 AM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Ready to roll..... Absolutely no problems here with my Audiovox. I would suggest making sure the cable that connects to the throttle bellcrank is adjusted so it is taut when the throttle is completely closed. The way the cruise control should work is whatever speed you are at when you engage it, the servo unit senses the RPM of the engine and then adjusts the cable position to maintain that speed. Mine holds my speed from about 30 MPH up to 85 or so. I've never tried it above that speed. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-26-2009, 09:43 AM	#6
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Ready to roll..... Mine engages when I hit the set button at 70, but the bike slows down then holds at 55. I will check the cable when I get home today. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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05-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Ready to roll..... I know you said you used the rear crash guard as a vacuum reservoir. Did you check for leaks with a vacuum pump after all the fittings were in place? Edit: Just so y'all know where I'm heading with this. If your system is sucking air (vacuum leak), the diaphragm in the servo unit probably doesn't have enough vacuum to pull the cable any further than what it takes to maintain 55 mph. The servo transfers vacuum suction into mechanical energy. __________________ 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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05-26-2009, 10:43 AM	#8
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Ready to roll..... I'm with CJ on this one! __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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05-26-2009, 02:15 PM	#10
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Ready to roll..... ..better hurry and get that thing fixed to maintain more than 55 if you are ridin' wif me to Custer __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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05-26-2009, 02:39 PM	#11
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Ready to roll..... Did you plug the drain hole in the bottom of the guard bar? If not, use a 1/4 x 20 tap and then put a stainless steel bolt in the hole using some thread sealant. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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05-26-2009, 04:47 PM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ready to roll..... Change the switches to raise the pulses per mile, that will help . __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-26-2009, 06:36 PM	#14
samkjr Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 346	Ready to roll..... Sounds very productive. I want an accessroy outlet too, before i go to the Cascades. Which accessory outlet did you use? How did you mount it to the bike? Did you plug into the harness in the headlight bucket?
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