I have installed several Audiovox cruise controls on v-twins and inline fours years ago and was getting ready to put one on my roadster, but I see that Audiovox has an updated electronic one now that requires no vacuum line, or storage tank, etc. It's about twice as much money as the vacuum one, but might be easier to install. Has anyone put this on their spyder and do you have pictures/instructions (no use re-inventing the wheel)????
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Just do a google search or go to amazon.com or ebay. Audiovox vacuum ones sell for about $100 (why did you pay $600 for a $100 gadget?). The last one I bought about 3 years ago was $79. I was told they don't make the vacuum one anymore but there are a ton of them for sale online. You'll also see the $250+ electronic ones. I assume they'll hook up to our bikes the same way and I'll bet more than one spyder owner has already installed it.
Just do a google search or go to amazon.com or ebay. Audiovox vacuum ones sell for about $100 (why did you pay $600 for a $100 gadget?). The last one I bought about 3 years ago was $79. I was told they don't make the vacuum one anymore but there are a ton of them for sale online. You'll also see the $250+ electronic ones. I assume they'll hook up to our bikes the same way and I'll bet more than one spyder owner has already installed it.
Firefly
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I know some have hooked up the vacuum versions. I don't have either-- just went with a throttlemeister instead. The MC Cruise is made specifically for motorcycles and considered to be a great unit.
I'd be very interested to hear more about this audiovox unit.
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Firefly
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Looks like the Audiovox and Rosta units are made by the same company (not sure which one makes for which)
http://www.audiovideo4me.com/category_s/177.htm
http://www.audiovideo4me.com/category_s/177.htm
Freddy
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This guy supplies mainly to Kawasaki and Honda owners. There are how-to instructions for C14 on his site if that's any help.
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=369
They reckon that a vacuum type will be available in a few months for those that prefer the vacuum type.
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=422
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=369
They reckon that a vacuum type will be available in a few months for those that prefer the vacuum type.
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=422
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Firefly
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This guy's install is pretty detailed-- should help whoever does this on a Spyder first...
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/docs/Rostra install.htm
I don't think it's been done on a Spyder yet---- because it would have been posted out here on Spyderlovers already....
This is something I'm really interested in--- seems like a better setup that the vacuum units....
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/docs/Rostra install.htm
I don't think it's been done on a Spyder yet---- because it would have been posted out here on Spyderlovers already....
This is something I'm really interested in--- seems like a better setup that the vacuum units....
I'm willing to try it, but without specific instructions, I won't know where to find the VSS wire. Maybe somebody has a shop manual and can find all the proper wires and post here, then I'll buy it and attempt an install. I know the vacuum units have been mounted on the spyder, but this would be a whole new ball game
Firefly
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Shoudn't be that hard to find the proper inputs using a shop manual.
I would like to try this too--- but no time until winter.....
Freddy
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I know that both Kawasaki and Triumph use the same colour wire for VSS (purple if I remember correctly). I've heard it suggested that this is an industry stardard but I don't know what colour Spyder uses. Is there a puple one in the wiring diagram going to the VSS - not the ABS ones?
swrafey2000
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Rosta makes Audiovoxs units for them.If you do a search on here under Audiovox CS100 there is a post that shows you the wire you are looking for.
kml354
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That should help find some of the wires, However, the electronic one needs the VSS wire... anybody find that wire yet? I guess no one has mounted the newer non-vacuum electronic version, which is going to present a new set of problems for mounting, but this is a good guide to get started with.
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BajaRon
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I'm using the Audiovox Electric Servo version. I had the Vacuum unit for a few thousand miles (and I've installed the vac units on other bikes as well). But vacuum has inherent issues and I decided to try the non-vacuum version. Figured it would be a more positive unit, smaller too.
I swapped the servo unit for the vacuum unit before the California trip. Was not as happy with it as the vac unit but I didn't have time to dial it in before I left. And there isn't much help in the instructions because (DUH) the Spyder is not a supported application.
I didn't mess with it again until just before this Canada trip to Magog because it worked ok. But I did some adjusting just before we left and I've got it working really well. It is very positive and never releases due to lack of vacuum.
Now I like it at least as well as the previous vac unit (which actually worked pretty well) and I'm sure I can get it better. I want to try some different dip switch settings that I think will make it a bit more accurate. On flat ground it is dead steady but it drifts 1-2 mph on hills. I think I can improve on that.
Otherwise, it's great. Engages instantly. But if it never gets any better than now I'll be happy.
I swapped the servo unit for the vacuum unit before the California trip. Was not as happy with it as the vac unit but I didn't have time to dial it in before I left. And there isn't much help in the instructions because (DUH) the Spyder is not a supported application.
I didn't mess with it again until just before this Canada trip to Magog because it worked ok. But I did some adjusting just before we left and I've got it working really well. It is very positive and never releases due to lack of vacuum.
Now I like it at least as well as the previous vac unit (which actually worked pretty well) and I'm sure I can get it better. I want to try some different dip switch settings that I think will make it a bit more accurate. On flat ground it is dead steady but it drifts 1-2 mph on hills. I think I can improve on that.
Otherwise, it's great. Engages instantly. But if it never gets any better than now I'll be happy.
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