Cruise Control on the RT

[bzbaeren]

Cruise control

I have owned my RT since Feb and used the cruise control for the first time today after reading this thread. I could get used to this on a long ryde it does allow my old arthritic hand to relax and engages and disengages very easily with no jerking or roughness overall kinda cool.:ani29:

 

[james danny]

:agree:you can push up on control lever and speed up 1 mph or down for 1 mph each click

 

[mjw930]

Everybody who's ever ridden who started out BEFORE cruise was available on bikes invariably thinks cruise is a waste of money until they get a bike with it! Then, they are forever ruined. Just like someone's first M/C audio system or windshield..... You never knew you needed it until you have to give it up.

 

[sharbill]

Cruise Control

Cruise was put on the RT for convenience to the rider. If you want to use it then used it; if you don't like it then turn it off. But, as for mileage it all depends on how you ride and at what speed you select. I use it every chance I get to keep my engines rev's at a level that I like to ride.

 

[Bob Denman]

It's nice to be able to get up and go to the restroom without stopping...

 

[aviscomi]

I will never go on a long trip w/o cruise control on my bike. First let me say that I have just purchased a ST Limited; I looked at the RT but liked the sportiness of the ST and if it didn't have cruise I would have opted for the RT. Every year in May I ride down to Florida from Philly to see family on my Harley Streetglide w/ cruise, I usually take I-81. 2 years ago I had the "brainstorm" to take my Ducati Diavel (Sport Tourer) down w/o cruise control. At about the 300 mile mark my right hand was killing me and by the time I stopped for the night I was eating Advil like Sweet Tarts.

 

[KCPete]

It's nice to be able to get up and go to the restroom without stopping...

Bob,
That's a mental picture I didn't need this morning..... :banghead:...or really at all!

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[CurtG]

:agree: On the open road there's no downside that I've been able to find and my right hand really appreciates the rest.

Ride safe,

 

[stallion143]

Cruise Control

What are the benefits of using the Cruise control on the RT? hyea:

I had cruise control on my 1800 Goldwing and really liked it....Then I sold the Wing & went with a VTX....REALLY missed the cruise...NOW I have cruise AGAIN !!! I don't use it a bunch, but it's there when I do need it! :clap:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Relax steady speed

Is there any notacable difference in milage when using it on long runs of open road?:ani29:

It can give you the chance to take a hand break while remaining at speed. It can give you a break in maintaining interval while cruising. Increases the chances of increasing your fuel economy.

i used mine yesterday while on the road got 44 MPG, :2thumbs: stayed at the posted speed limit. My riding mate did not use his, kept falling back, got 25 MPG and was as tired as I was. But he is 8 years younger.:thumbup:

 

[chipshotin]

cruise control

i find i get better mileage when i use my cruise control...remember cruise works on any gear in regards to speed ....ie 5 gear cruise wont engage under 45mph ...4th gear 40 to 45 mph ...3rd 35 to 40 mph...:2thumbs: