Cruise Control

[alans1100]

Most CCs these days have a coast function now which takes away the need to touch the brake/clutch for most situations.

[West Aussie Glen]

Most CCs these days have a coast function now which takes away the need to touch the brake/clutch for most situations.

What activates the coast function?

[Bluey]

I recently fitted an MC Cruise to my 1100. I love it. Very useful, but one should choose carefully when it is safe to use. It isn't an auto-pilot.

On mine, touching the on/off button disengages the cruise, if it is engaged. All three buttons do different things, depending on the current state of the cc i.e. Set/Accelerate, Resume/Decelerate, On-off/coast. The clutch, both brakes and over-revving also disengages the cc.

[Cerebral Knievel]

Most CCs these days have a coast function now which takes away the need to touch the brake/clutch for most situations.

What activates the coast function?

The coast function still requires manual input though is what Glen is driving at here i think ....

[Biggles]

I recently fitted an MC Cruise to my 1100. I love it. Very useful, but one should choose carefully when it is safe to use. It isn't an auto-pilot.

On mine, touching the on/off button disengages the cruise, if it is engaged. All three buttons do different things, depending on the current state of the cc i.e. Set/Accelerate, Resume/Decelerate, On-off/coast. The clutch, both brakes and over-revving also disengages the cc.

Mine must be an early model, as I don't have a "coast" (i.e. disengage) function.
The only thing I wish mine had is the ability to disengage without using the brakes or clutch, just as you can with a car one.
The Resume function works fine.  On the Wing, a very slight movement of the clutch lever disengages it.

[alans1100]

Most CCs these days have a coast function now which takes away the need to touch the brake/clutch for most situations.

Probably more a car thing as it looks like motorcycle CCs haven't have caught up with the later car technology.

The one on my car as the set button for when it's first turned on and that doubles as a + set speed, then there's a - set speed and there's the res/coast button. Coast works the same as the Off but leaves the CC operative instead of turning it off.

[STroppy]

McCruise has 3 buttons Set/Acc, Res/Dec and On/Off . . Same as in my cars . .

[West Aussie Glen]

Most CCs these days have a coast function now which takes away the need to touch the brake/clutch for most situations.

What activates the coast function?

The coast function still requires manual input though is what Glen is driving at here i think ....

Correct Stimpy 

[STroppy]

One press of the On/Off button moves the cruise to coast while retaining the previously set speed, resume gets it back into the previously chosen speed, a second longer press turns the cruise control off altogether.

[Biggles]

One press of the On/Off button moves the cruise to coast while retaining the previously set speed, resume gets it back into the previously chosen speed, a second longer press turns the cruise control off altogether.

Hmm- I'll have to try that tomorrow.  My experience has been pressing the on/off switch loses the previously set speed.  You're say "resume" turns it back on, or do you have to hit "on" then "res"?

[West Aussie Glen]

One press of the On/Off button moves the cruise to coast while retaining the previously set speed, resume gets it back into the previously chosen speed, a second longer press turns the cruise control off altogether.

On what bike or CC system?

[STroppy]

On my ST1300 with a 2015 version of McCruise, taps in to the bikes speedo pulse rather then using the magnet setup at the rear wheel . . Doubt if this change to speed pulse pickup would have any bearing on operation of the CC though.

Yes Biggles just tap the on off to move into coast but still retain the previously set speed and then tap Res to go back to that speed setting. A longer press of on/off does turn the CC off altogether. Means one doesn't need to tap the brakes to temprarliy go to coast . . Desirable,  in some circumstances, not to signal turning cruise off by tapping brakes.

[curious1]

On the way to Balranald I was day dreaming on a sunny morning on the Burly Griffin Hyw but the copper coming my way was not and picked me at 126k. That was half of a CC which I installed after.
As Gadget said it may saves on gov donations which in my case most like would have. I got the Rostra CC and after a lenghty install I got it working nicely. This unit is electro/mechanical and does need vacuum at all. Total cost was under AU$ 500.00 and with a bit more dilligence I could have saved maybe $200 by just how and where to buy. I installed it in the left storage pocket which is very confinient for adjusting at the setup phase.

[STroppy]

One press of the On/Off button moves the cruise to coast while retaining the previously set speed, resume gets it back into the previously chosen speed, a second longer press turns the cruise control off altogether.

Hmm- I'll have to try that tomorrow.  My experience has been pressing the on/off switch loses the previously set speed.  You're say "resume" turns it back on, or do you have to hit "on" then "res"?

Did you get to try out the coast option today Biggles

[laurie]

Ive had a cruise control on my 1100 for at least 10 years. Without a doubt its the most usefull accessory ive ever fitted to a bike. I will be putting one on my vfr when finances permit.
Laurie

[Brian]

Afternoon folks......thank you for the replies and it would appear the majority of those responses are pro cruise control and those others appear to be of the same persuasion as myself with the cost of the unit being a major stumbling block. Looks like I will be keeping my ST old school and twist the wrist. Cheers Brian

[LindsayGT]

A couple of years ago, my wife and I were travelling back from Busselton on our 2012 Goldwing, after taking part in the Black Dog ride. It had been raining and the road was wet. Like a lot of WA roads, this particular bit of road was well used by trucks on hot days, as evidenced by the tar tracks causing shiny slick strips when wet.

I had Cruise control engaged and was cruising along at just over 100kph. As I was travelling along I entered one of these shiny wet  tar strips. Before I could disengage the Cruise Control, the bike fishtailed probably about 5 to 7 times. It was the most scary thing I have ever experienced on a bike. The rest of the ride home was pretty subdued. Couldn't help thinking what might have been the outcome.

I think I lost my nerve from then on, riding the Goldwing in the wet, which is why I am now riding my ST1300.

There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind, that riding in the wet, with Cruise Control engaged, is a Very Dangerous pastime.

[Bill Held]

Thanks to Brian Crawford I have my MCC all working as it should again.
Note for the uninformed, if you replace the indicator and or brake lights to LED you will more
than likely have a need to visit Brian if you are in Brisbane and if you are not mechanically minded.
Love using our MCC but as others have stated MCC would sell more if they reduced the price a bit.
 

[Biggles]

Love using our MCC but as others have stated MCC would sell more if they reduced the price a bit.

You would think they could drop the price a bit- they must have recouped their development cost by now.
I know they have CCs for at least 13 brands of M/C, not to mention the many models.  They also make them for trikes and quads.
Maybe an official application from OzSTOC pointing out how many of us there are, and how highly regarded their product is, would elicit a club discount that could tip a few buyers their way.

[Farkleit]

The cost is justified when you consider the components. its not throttle lock we are talking about that usually slows down gradually and cannot maintain the set speed.
they are a complex bit of gear, i deal with them all the time and the development continues, now with electric servo option and other little upgrades.

anyway, they are the best around, i sell them, install them, repair them and would not be without the one on my bike. anywhere from 40kph to well over the hundred they are accurate to within 1-3klm waver, so small you dont even feel it.

look forward to seeing you all soon on the road.

[Bill Held]

Been there, done that Brian...lol

[West Aussie Glen]

Found this on the MC Cruise web site:-

"Are you a member of a motorcycle forum or club? Email us for your unique 5% discount code!

June 17, 2015
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Looks like all we need to do is apply.

[Brian]

Does that equate to $50 saving per $1K ?

[Cerebral Knievel]

Does that equate to $50 saving per $1K ?

Sounds about right 

[Farkleit]

A couple of years ago, my wife and I were travelling back from Busselton on our 2012 Goldwing, after taking part in the Black Dog ride. It had been raining and the road was wet. Like a lot of WA roads, this particular bit of road was well used by trucks on hot days, as evidenced by the tar tracks causing shiny slick strips when wet.

I had Cruise control engaged and was cruising along at just over 100kph. As I was travelling along I entered one of these shiny wet  tar strips. Before I could disengage the Cruise Control, the bike fishtailed probably about 5 to 7 times. It was the most scary thing I have ever experienced on a bike. The rest of the ride home was pretty subdued. Couldn't help thinking what might have been the outcome.

I think I lost my nerve from then on, riding the Goldwing in the wet, which is why I am now riding my ST1300.

There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind, that riding in the wet, with Cruise Control engaged, is a Very Dangerous pastime.

Maybe Mr Goldwing does not have the over rev cutout software that exists in MC Cruise computers.

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