Cruise-mate cruise control

[blambert]

Just installed Cruise-mate cruise control on my 2011 Spyder RS. Easy installation ( just make sure you use the jigs for re-drilling and tapping the throttle housing). It is a clean setup with just spring loaded lever that comes from the bottom of the throttle housing for holding the throttle open via friction. Have used on the highway and with my newly installed ICSI hand brake I'm good to go for long highway rides. :yes:

Lambo

 

[cyclelover63]

I installed a cruise-mate and the hand brake before we went to Colorado last summer...I wouldn't be without either one,now...There are better and more complicated cruise controls out there,but basic is fine for me..I just wanted a "once in a while" hand relaxer...It did the trick!

 

[SllimG]

I installed a cruise-mate and the hand brake before we went to Colorado last summer...I wouldn't be without either one,now...There are better and more complicated cruise controls out there,but basic is fine for me..I just wanted a "once in a while" hand relaxer...It did the trick!

I am very happy with the cruise-mate.

 

[otter28169]

Just installed Cruise-mate cruise control on my 2011 Spyder RS. Easy installation ( just make sure you use the jigs for re-drilling and tapping the throttle housing). It is a clean setup with just spring loaded lever that comes from the bottom of the throttle housing for holding the throttle open via friction. Have used on the highway and with my newly installed ICSI hand brake I'm good to go for long highway rides. :yes:

Lambo

Who makes this cruise? I take it this is a quality product I could install myself? I am two weeks from an open carpal tunnel release surgery and will most likely need the help this year.

 

[SllimG]

Who makes this cruise? I take it this is a quality product I could install myself? I am two weeks from an open carpal tunnel release surgery and will most likely need the help this year.

http://cruise-mate.com/Products_Can_Am_Spyder.htm

 

[SllimG]

Install is pretty easy. Just be careful when drilling. Put it in a vise like the instructions say.

 

[boomerkc]

Tapping the hole....

Lambo, did you have the tap set to thread the hole or did you have to do that?

Jim

 

[SllimG]

Lambo, did you have the tap set to thread the hole or did you have to do that?

Jim

The kit comes with drill and tap.

 

[blambert]

Crusie - mate

Crusie mate sold me the drill bit and tap bit for 10 bucks - was very easy - you need to make sure that the throttle housing is put in vise since the housing plastic grabs the bit when drilling.

 

[Bob Denman]

Gee :shocked:... Cruise control on an RS? That sounds like a reason to buy a new 2013 model; it's now standard equipment! :thumbup:

 

[SllimG]

Who makes this cruise? I take it this is a quality product I could install myself? I am two weeks from an open carpal tunnel release surgery and will most likely need the help this year.

One other thing you may want is a throttle assist. It is a paddle you rest the heel of your hand on and relieves pressure on the wrist. It really helps out on long rides.

 

[SPYD1]

Do you have to remove the grip to add this option?

 

[Laila's Dad]

Gee :shocked:... Cruise control on an RS? That sounds like a reason to buy a new 2013 model; it's now standard equipment! :thumbup:

Hey Bob, we cruise on the RS too. It's like the person who sees a house they want but wishes it was in a different neighborhood. That's how it is with some of us RS folks, we like some of the features of the RT, but prefer them on the RS.

 

[otter28169]

Gee :shocked:... Cruise control on an RS? That sounds like a reason to buy a new 2013 model; it's now standard equipment! :thumbup:

standard on the new RS??!!!:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[major911]

I've had cruise-mates on 3 of my previous harley's I was glad to see they made one for the spyder. That is definately a must have mod in my opinion. :thumbup:

 

[SllimG]

Do you have to remove the grip to add this option?

I'm not sure about the stock grips. I have Kuryakyn grips and added the matching throttle assist. Here's a picture:

 

[blambert]

Cruise - Mate

There is no need to remove the grips - the throttle housing is what you work with and it comes apart with only three screws. The directions are OK ( not great). To remove the throttle housing so that you can put on a vise you also have to remove a switch from the housing which is also only three screws easy to get to. When drilling the housing with the provided bit I added WD40 to the bit end and slowly worked the drilling. Key is make sure you use the jigs provided to keep everything straight.

I now have pretty much all the performance mods on my RS - outside of any Bling I like where my RS is as a bike -

 

[smporter420]

These kuryakyn throttle assist work good. Easy to install too.

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[dfireman1]

CRUISE-MATE

Just installed Cruise-mate cruise control on my 2011 Spyder RS. Easy installation ( just make sure you use the jigs for re-drilling and tapping the throttle housing). It is a clean setup with just spring loaded lever that comes from the bottom of the throttle housing for holding the throttle open via friction. Have used on the highway and with my newly installed ICSI hand brake I'm good to go for long highway rides. :yes:

Lambo

Can it be installed on the EASY RISERS?

 

[blambert]

I have 3 inch risers on my bike and no issue since all the mechanics is internal to the throttle handle