Cruise control
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Cruise control
I might be planning a trip from California to south Florida which is about 2,900 miles and I have heard different cruisers talk about cruise control but I have never looked into it for street bikes. Is it an option to install, I know there are the wrist bands that you can hook on the throttlebut I am wondering if there is anything else to save my wrist from on the long trip.
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RE: Cruise control
I just replied about the same thing in a topic that Classic had posted. There are some cheap manual cruise set ups that you can get & I have seen a few adverts for much more expensive electronic doo hickies that can be installed. Their are also different types of grips that can/maybe help. Wot your really talking about here though is pushing on when your body (wrist & hands) are telling you to stop for a breather. Thats wot I do, get the blood flowing to those screaming nerves & lets you do wot you should doing. Concentrating on the road & enjoying the ride.
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RE: Cruise control
I have always been spooked by cruise controls ... something about them gets into my head
I think Pace hit the nail on the head ...
Taking a few extra breaks will ease the pain in the fingers and wrists , plus it give the mind time to get back on track and allot of the time the stomach as well, to get its fill at cafes along the way too
I think Pace hit the nail on the head ...
Taking a few extra breaks will ease the pain in the fingers and wrists , plus it give the mind time to get back on track and allot of the time the stomach as well, to get its fill at cafes along the way too
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RE: Cruise control
well the longest trip I have done was from from L.A. to sacramento which took about 7 hours doing the speed limit and after that ride I was still doing alright but that was on my sv650 and the throttle was set a little different so with my cbr1000rr my wrists start feeling it quicker. I guess I am just tying to find all the info out about them before I do this cross america trip.
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RE: Cruise control
ORIGINAL: aj_jensen73]... I know there are the wrist bands that you can hook on the throttle but I am wondering if there is anything else to save my wrist from on the long trip.
Other than one of those what has been suggested thus far is your best bet; frequent stops, raise bars, etc.. one thing to also work on is taking all pressure off your hands when you ride ... you really need very little pressure there and that will save you a lot of pain as well.
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RE: Cruise control
Why does everyone think that cruise controls are so dangerous on a bike? It just adds enough friction to keep the throttle from moving on its own. I can easily move the throttle open or closed even with the cruise engaged. Plus, it was very nice to have on long interstate rides. I can stretch my hand out from time to time without grabbing a handful of clutch.
Maybe I am uneducated about accidents that have happened because of cruise controls (I have never heard of any) or maybe I am more responsible about when and how I choose to use mine. Either way, I am glad I have it and I would recommend them to others who ride long distances.
Maybe I am uneducated about accidents that have happened because of cruise controls (I have never heard of any) or maybe I am more responsible about when and how I choose to use mine. Either way, I am glad I have it and I would recommend them to others who ride long distances.