This reminds me of my last car: a new 2006 Dodge Charger R/T.
Chrysler did not have auto headlight option available in 2006. When it became available in 2007, I checked what parts I needed, and it was only the switch's plastic knob that had an "A" printed on it and on which the back was molded a bit differently to allow the switch to go one notch further.
I just "dremelled" the back of my 2006 knob and Voilą ! Auto headlight. It just pissed me off that Chrysler purposefully prevented me from using something that was already built into the car, with the hardware that I had already paid for.
It just pissed me off that Chrysler purposefully prevented me from using something that was already built into the car, with the hardware that I had already paid for.
...Ben...
One of the dealers I asked about adding a cruise to my bike told me that it would be expensive. It would be cheaper to "trade up". If I had traded my bike in for a more expensive Spyder and later found out the cruise was already on the bike. I would not have been happy.
How many customers opted for the more expensive "Limited" models just to get Cruise?
One of the dealers I asked about adding a cruise to my bike told me that it would be expensive. It would be cheaper to "trade up". If I had traded my bike in for a more expensive Spyder and later found out the cruise was already on the bike. I would not have been happy.
How many customers opted for the more expensive "Limited" models just to get Cruise?
I opted for the limited because of the cruise and the radio. After I got it home I discovered that the saddlebags are pretty handy too.
2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible. 2017 GMC Sierra cc diesel. 2017 Arctic cat RR 137 ES
Took the bike for a test ride. The cut down switch did not work. The switch could not rock far enough to engage cruise. Went home and removed the face plate.
Then went for a forty mile ride. Cruise worked perfect. It holds the speed going up hill and downhill. Needless to say I am very happy with the mod.
Took the bike for a test ride. The cut down switch did not work. The switch could not rock far enough to engage cruise. Went home and removed the face plate.
Then went for a forty mile ride. Cruise worked perfect. It holds the speed going up hill and downhill. Needless to say I am very happy with the mod.
I cut my blank down to use as a switch just like yours. You also have to cut the inside overhang to allow it to fully engage. Only problem now is, since it's only one bolt in the middle, the "switch" rotates in a circle.
I did not use a spring for the left hole. Just a solid plastic shaft with a rounded end cut to an exact length (just short of being flush) and it reliably holds down the ON button: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1403401994.738569.jpg
I have been toying with ideas for a custom made switch. It works in my brain. The problem would be making it work in real life. You just need a way to push and hold one button, and momentary contact on the other two. The momentary contact is simple. Holding the "on" button down is the harder part. Push too hard and you could destroy the silicon pad.
I did grind away quite a bit of the back of the blank. Not quite enough. I didn't like how far out it stood. I was afraid something like a coat sleeve could accidentally catch it and tear it apart. I need to look at a factory switch to see how BRP did it.
I am a happy camper right now, cause I have cruise!!!! This is pretty easy mod over-all. I had an issue finding the correct tension for the on button, but I did and now it works. I used the pen spring and b.b. idea. I have found that not all pen springs are the same. I used a softer one cut 1/2 off and it didn't give me enough tension. Then I tried a stiffer pen spring and only cut about 1/4 off and it seems to work. Now I'm off to figure out a switch cover. BonesDT thank you for finding and posting this mod. I would have been pissed if I had bought the RS-S because I wanted cruise (like I almost did).
Went for a ride today. Found a nice decreasing radius turn. Had the cruise set. Apparently the Nanny wasn't having as much fun as I was. She turned the cruise control off.
So it looks like this mod provides all the factory safety features.
Went for a ride today. Found a nice decreasing radius turn. Had the cruise set. Apparently the Nanny wasn't having as much fun as I was. She turned the cruise control off.
So it looks like this mod provides all the factory safety features.
Glad it works!! It doesn't take much of a shake of the bars to get nanny to cut you off
2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible. 2017 GMC Sierra cc diesel. 2017 Arctic cat RR 137 ES
Has anyone finalized their switch plate. I haven't had a chance to make one yet and wondered if anyone has and how they made it. BTW.. I went for a nice ride today and the cruise worked perfectly. It's so nice to be able to give my right hand a break.
I copped out and took the "easy" way. I purchased a right hand housing switch for an RS-S (2013, same as my RS). The only difference between it and the stock housing is the cruise slider; otherwise they are identical right down to the connectors and wire colors. I can confirm that all the functionality of the cruise works perfectly on my RS, quite a nice feature.
The part number is 710003574 and I purchased it from powersportswarehouse.com for about $300.
If your interested in doing this mod but don't feel confident. I have for sale a complete right hand control with the mod already done. I posted it in the For Sale section of Spyder Lovers.
Has anyone finalized their switch plate. I haven't had a chance to make one yet and wondered if anyone has and how they made it. BTW.. I went for a nice ride today and the cruise worked perfectly. It's so nice to be able to give my right hand a break.
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Originally Posted by MtlBen
I am a happy camper right now, cause I have cruise!!!! This is pretty easy mod over-all. I had an issue finding the correct tension for the on button, but I did and now it works. I used the pen spring and b.b. idea. I have found that not all pen springs are the same. I used a softer one cut 1/2 off and it didn't give me enough tension. Then I tried a stiffer pen spring and only cut about 1/4 off and it seems to work. Now I'm off to figure out a switch cover. 
BonesDT thank you for finding and posting this mod. I would have been pissed 
if I had bought the RS-S because I wanted cruise (like I almost did).
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it was fun while it lasted.
