Cruise Control's

chainsaw · 09-30-2008, 11:59 AM

Just wondering what everyone uses for cruise controls, or what you would recommend? Ease of installation etc.

**scion0** · 09-30-2008, 12:19 PM

Vista Cruiser ($35), very simple, works well for what I use it for (hand relief).

dantama · 09-30-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by "Scion0"

Vista Cruiser ($35), very simple, works well for what I use it for (hand relief).

+1

And they're durable, I've been using the same one for 9 years on 4 different Nomads.

09-30-2008, 12:44 PM

same here. Picked it up at the local honda dealer

cactusjack · 09-30-2008, 12:48 PM

Cruise controls or throttle locks? I don't know of more than a couple of folks who have installed a cruise control on a Nomad.

If you mean a throttle lock, the nicest one is the Brakeaway, but it will set you back right smart ($200). The most commonly used and one of the least expensive is the Vista Cruise. I paid around $30 shipped for mine. I don't care for the looks, but it works.

rhunt4 · 09-30-2008, 04:32 PM

can you even get a true cruise contro for a nomad if so, who has it

cactusjack · 09-30-2008, 04:35 PM

I know Audiovox makes one and someone else does too. I believe they are just generic units and require a fair amount of fabrication and ingenuity to install.

unwind2 · 09-30-2008, 07:01 PM

I am one of the few that has the actual cruise control on my bike.
It has set, acceleration, decleration just like in a car. I love it. We've made two trips up to Canada and several other long trips and it works great. But no it is not cheap and I wouldn't put on a bike that wasn't planning on keeping for quiet a while. I got it here:
www.mccruise.com

texasfisherdude · 09-30-2008, 07:30 PM

Ouch 1200 bucks I think I'll stick with the vista cruiser

pirate · 09-30-2008, 09:28 PM

Al, I don't have a cruise control, but I use this: http://www.throttlerocker.com/

I bought mine off eBay, and I really like it. It allows me to hold the throttle open with my palm and lets me stretch my fingers. It's also a heck of a lot cheaper than other cruise systems!

unwind2 · 09-30-2008, 09:33 PM

Yikes! the price has gone up - double what I paid-I think I got one of the first ones when he was still trying to get the word out.

chainsaw · 09-30-2008, 10:38 PM

CJ, I meant throttle lock. Thanks everyone for the info. I have Kury ISO grips, does that make a difference?

**ringadingh** · 09-30-2008, 11:37 PM

I was going to put a throttle lock on the bike but didn't have time before I left for Elkins, instead I grabbed a large O ring off my workbench and used it. For the amount I use it it works rather well and I decided to leave it on the bike. Its worked well all summer and is the lowest priced thing on the bike.
Gadget has detailed instructions on how to install the Audiovox unit.

Netnorske · 10-01-2008, 11:14 AM

I installed the Brakeaway.....spendy but works very well, even with thick gloves on. Just a short break/rest for the right hand goes a long ways....and on long flat runs it is indispensable!

I had previously installed Phat II risers...which presented another obstacle when installing the Brakeaway. For further info drop me a PM and I can fill you in on what the problem/fix was.

Kris

paul · 10-01-2008, 03:09 PM

I have the Vista Cruise over the Kury's , and also installed and use the Kury throttle boss. It sort of gives you a one/two punch on options and positions given differing riding conditions.

09-30-2008, 11:59 AM	#1
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09-30-2008, 12:19 PM	#2
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Cruise Control's Vista Cruiser ($35), very simple, works well for what I use it for (hand relief). __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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09-30-2008, 12:44 PM	#4
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09-30-2008, 12:48 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Cruise Control's Cruise controls or throttle locks? I don't know of more than a couple of folks who have installed a cruise control on a Nomad. If you mean a throttle lock, the nicest one is the Brakeaway, but it will set you back right smart ($200). The most commonly used and one of the least expensive is the Vista Cruise. I paid around $30 shipped for mine. I don't care for the looks, but it works. __________________ 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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09-30-2008, 04:32 PM	#6
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09-30-2008, 04:35 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Cruise Control's I know Audiovox makes one and someone else does too. I believe they are just generic units and require a fair amount of fabrication and ingenuity to install. __________________ 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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09-30-2008, 07:01 PM	#8
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Cruise Control's I am one of the few that has the actual cruise control on my bike. It has set, acceleration, decleration just like in a car. I love it. We've made two trips up to Canada and several other long trips and it works great. But no it is not cheap and I wouldn't put on a bike that wasn't planning on keeping for quiet a while. I got it here: www.mccruise.com __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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09-30-2008, 07:30 PM	#9
texasfisherdude Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 252	Cruise Control's Ouch 1200 bucks I think I'll stick with the vista cruiser
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09-30-2008, 09:28 PM	#10
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Cruise Control's Al, I don't have a cruise control, but I use this: http://www.throttlerocker.com/ I bought mine off eBay, and I really like it. It allows me to hold the throttle open with my palm and lets me stretch my fingers. It's also a heck of a lot cheaper than other cruise systems!
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09-30-2008, 09:33 PM	#11
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Cruise Control's Yikes! the price has gone up - double what I paid-I think I got one of the first ones when he was still trying to get the word out. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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09-30-2008, 10:38 PM	#12
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Cruise Control's CJ, I meant throttle lock. Thanks everyone for the info. I have Kury ISO grips, does that make a difference?
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09-30-2008, 11:37 PM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Cruise Control's I was going to put a throttle lock on the bike but didn't have time before I left for Elkins, instead I grabbed a large O ring off my workbench and used it. For the amount I use it it works rather well and I decided to leave it on the bike. Its worked well all summer and is the lowest priced thing on the bike. Gadget has detailed instructions on how to install the Audiovox unit. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-01-2008, 11:14 AM	#14
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Cruise Control's I installed the Brakeaway.....spendy but works very well, even with thick gloves on. Just a short break/rest for the right hand goes a long ways....and on long flat runs it is indispensable! I had previously installed Phat II risers...which presented another obstacle when installing the Brakeaway. For further info drop me a PM and I can fill you in on what the problem/fix was. Kris __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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10-01-2008, 03:09 PM	#15
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Cruise Control's I have the Vista Cruise over the Kury's , and also installed and use the Kury throttle boss. It sort of gives you a one/two punch on options and positions given differing riding conditions. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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