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Cruise Control at Daytona
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bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I went with a throttlemeister as it's cheaper and suits my needs just fine.
With that being said, the mccruise is supposed to be the rolls royce of cruise controls...many here have one and they all seem to really love it...it has the functionality of an automobile cruise.
The installation is a little tricky...better to have a pro do it...you don't want to have a problem with it while you're moving fast on the highway...
If money is an issue, save $400 and go with a throttlemeiser...it's a mechanical throttle control and will give your hand a break while you ride...it's safe to use and is very, very popular. Scotty (who knows more than anyone around here) has one and loves it...that was enough for me...I have mine in a box and will be installing it as soon as I get a nice day...either that, or when I take the Spyder in for service this weekend, I might have them do it...should only take about 15-30 minutes...
With that being said, the mccruise is supposed to be the rolls royce of cruise controls...many here have one and they all seem to really love it...it has the functionality of an automobile cruise.
The installation is a little tricky...better to have a pro do it...you don't want to have a problem with it while you're moving fast on the highway...
If money is an issue, save $400 and go with a throttlemeiser...it's a mechanical throttle control and will give your hand a break while you ride...it's safe to use and is very, very popular. Scotty (who knows more than anyone around here) has one and loves it...that was enough for me...I have mine in a box and will be installing it as soon as I get a nice day...either that, or when I take the Spyder in for service this weekend, I might have them do it...should only take about 15-30 minutes...
jnt
Member
Hey, SpyderDeb
We are also in MN, and W has the AudiovoxCC on her Spyder (same unit Lamont has). While not specifically engineered for cycles, it works well, and is less than $100 either eBay or Amazon. I installed it for her. She loved it on the trip we took, as well as when just out ryding.
Happy to show it to you. We are in Minneapolis. PM for specifics.
jnt
We are also in MN, and W has the AudiovoxCC on her Spyder (same unit Lamont has). While not specifically engineered for cycles, it works well, and is less than $100 either eBay or Amazon. I installed it for her. She loved it on the trip we took, as well as when just out ryding.
Happy to show it to you. We are in Minneapolis. PM for specifics.
jnt
dragonheart
New member
I just had the MC cruise control installed on my bike by my dealer. He became a licensed dealer due to my request and mine obviously was his first install. It took two of them 6 hours (I have the Corbin bags and they had to be removed and replaced) so it is not an easy do-it-yourself task. I drove my Spyder for the first time this morning, using the cruise control on the Interstate, and it was wonderful.
While some might like the Audiovox and the MC does come at a hefty price, the MC is made for a motorcycle. The Audiovox is made for a car, to be installed INSIDE a car, safe from weather. The MC is made to be outside and is water resistant. It has all sorts of safety features - I can cut off cruise by hitting the throttle, hitting the brakes, turning it off (obviously), and even pulling in the clutch (not the preferred method). My dealer even tried it in different situations such as taking a turn too fast, and with the MC connected to the Spyder, the two sensed the speed, and the cruise shut off.
It's just a matter of how much is your safety worth.
While some might like the Audiovox and the MC does come at a hefty price, the MC is made for a motorcycle. The Audiovox is made for a car, to be installed INSIDE a car, safe from weather. The MC is made to be outside and is water resistant. It has all sorts of safety features - I can cut off cruise by hitting the throttle, hitting the brakes, turning it off (obviously), and even pulling in the clutch (not the preferred method). My dealer even tried it in different situations such as taking a turn too fast, and with the MC connected to the Spyder, the two sensed the speed, and the cruise shut off.
It's just a matter of how much is your safety worth.
Sorry to hear that...:yikes: Was supposed to be down there myself, but the truck got cancelled for my Spyder... bummer. But have gotten heated vest and chaps for cold weather ride. Am going to get heated gloves and arm warmers next. I just put heated Corbin seat on and Ind.7 windshield and 4 inch risers. Don't know how i like windshield yet have not had it out. Am also wanting to put cruise on the bike since it is sitting in the shop..
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I think the intent of the throttlemeister is to give the rider the ability to rest the right hand on long rides. I don't think any cruise is good on hilly/mountain roads...it also helps to reduce vibration, making the ride more comfortable all the way around.
MCcruise should maintain speed regardless of how hilly or mountainous the road but I just checked the price at Spoiledbiker.com and it has went way up. $680 is out of my reach for cruise. I just can't bring myself to spend that much on a mod. I'm with you on this one bone crusher.
until then vista cruise will have to do.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Well, we can get that number down a little...but with this economy, I'll still stick with the TM...
http://www.mccruise.com/Can-Am-Spyder-Roadster-for-manual-and-electric-shift-vehicles-p-147.html
http://www.mccruise.com/Can-Am-Spyder-Roadster-for-manual-and-electric-shift-vehicles-p-147.html
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