Cruise control

[Hook]

This is my cruise control by Breakaway and I love mine

[jkelley]

Job done! Add me to the list of "have REAL cruise control".

Thanks to Barry!!!!!!! He was VERY helpful and for all the work and time he took to list the components and take the pictures. I doubt I could have done it without all of that information. And to bstroh59 for the clutch switch idea.

It was a major job, but I also took advantage of the down time to complete the disassembly of the bike and repaint it. And for someone like me that has never worked on a Goldwing I was amazed at the complexity and amount of all of the plastic parts. Not too sure I would want to do it again any time soon, but real happy with the outcome and getting the job done.

[MichaelG]

It was a major job, but I also took advantage of the down time to complete the disassembly of the bike and repaint it.

Do I really have to be that guy...that has to post...

If you repainted the bike, let's see the pics.

[jkelley]

Do I really have to be that guy...that has to post...

If you repainted the bike, let's see the pics.

Sorry Miles, nothing yet. I plan to post pics but just completed the job last night, and we have nothing but rain forecast for most of the week.

The Black Pearl really shows well in the sunlight and I will get some the first chance I get.

[jkelley]

Attachment 3348

Rode about 100 Miles Yesterday, Cruise works perfectly!

[Hornblower]

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Rode about 100 Miles Yesterday, Cruise works perfectly!

I have the Go Cruise (aluminum model) as well and, as far as mechanical throttle locks are concerned, this one works well. I do have a pretty serious concern about this type of cruise control however which is this...due to the spring return of the throttle, we are not accustomed to having to forcibly close the throttle. In a panic situation, will you have the presence of mind to do that? No doubt, you will hit the brakes but unless you force the throttle closed, the engine will continue to propel you forward thus making your braking less effective. I experienced this returning from Daytona when a car suddenly cut me off on I-95 and I had only an instant to respond. I escaped but realized the deficiency of a throttle lock like the Go Cruise. Just sayin'...

[kwkride]

I have the Go Cruise (aluminum model) as well and, as far as mechanical throttle locks are concerned, this one works well. I do have a pretty serious concern about this type of cruise control however which is this...due to the spring return of the throttle, we are not accustomed to having to forcibly close the throttle. In a panic situation, will you have the presence of mind to do that? No doubt, you will hit the brakes but unless you force the throttle closed, the engine will continue to propel you forward thus making your braking less effective. I experienced this returning from Daytona when a car suddenly cut me off on I-95 and I had only an instant to respond. I escaped but realized the deficiency of a throttle lock like the Go Cruise. Just sayin'...

I understand your thought, but when I am making a quick stop I also pull in the clutch.

[jkelley]

I have the Go Cruise (aluminum model) as well and, as far as mechanical throttle locks are concerned, this one works well. I do have a pretty serious concern about this type of cruise control however which is this...due to the spring return of the throttle, we are not accustomed to having to forcibly close the throttle. In a panic situation, will you have the presence of mind to do that? No doubt, you will hit the brakes but unless you force the throttle closed, the engine will continue to propel you forward thus making your braking less effective. I experienced this returning from Daytona when a car suddenly cut me off on I-95 and I had only an instant to respond. I escaped but realized the deficiency of a throttle lock like the Go Cruise. Just sayin'...

I had simply not removed the "friction throttle lock" go cruise or what ever. I did not like any of them. I had the break away as well and all of them in my opinion while useful on a flat road to get your hand free for a limited time were useless here in the mountains and as you said "could" cause issues in some circumstances. If you look at the switches on the control housing I have actually as a few others installed REAL cruise control!
this is the only true solution thus far to my issue of wanting cruise control on this otherwise great bike.