breakaway cruisecontrol

[rednax]

Anyone had the "brakeaway cruisecontrol" installed on the ST ? Seems to me like the safest function. I´m sure some of you over there must use some kind. You´ve got some flat stretches...like the prairie..and we got the bloody boring autobahn, not to mention crossing the very flat France or going up north in Sweden where you can´t see the forrest cause of all the trees and sometimes you really need to make some distance. I know this is a pretty expensiv solution, but it looks nice and my right hand could use some rest... ::001:: :'( :question: ::26::

 

[barkingllizard]

I have a buddy using one on his FJR, and I think for the money and install it is not worth it.....
My solution is the Throttle Control, cheap, simple, and easy to use, http://www.2wheelride.com/throttle_pro.html
enough so one can engage and flip off an ignorant cager all in one quick fluid motion.....

 

[EricV]

It's a nice piece of kit, but not really worth the coin. The Exel throttle lock is not cheap either, but is a more refined unit.

At the end of the day, both of them do the same thing as the Go-Cruise, Vista-Cruise, etc. So consider if you really want to spend that much money to duplicate something that costs ~$25 US. FWIW, the Yamaha twin cable version of the Vista-Cruise can easily be adapted to use on the Super Tenere and you don't need the bulky universal model.

 

[markjenn]

Throttle locks are a very personal thing. I find the Go-Cruise works great and after using it for thousands of miles, I actually prefer it to the Kaoko and Throttlemeister I have previously been using. And you can transfer it from bike to bike in a few seconds, even using it on a buddy's bike if we trade. Assuming it doesn't break (a few have), it is a $20 throttle lock that takes seconds to install and will last me the rest of my life for every bike I will ever own. (Believe me, when you own a lot of bikes over the years, making the same damn mods to every one of them over and over gets old fast.)

Vista-Cruise (and similar) have always seemed too fiddly and Rube Goldberg to me, but some folks love them.

My next big touring bike will have factory electronic cruise.

- Mark

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I had a Go-Cruise break on me when removing it to put on another bike. I've had others go on and off with no issue. Not a big deal, just replaced it for less than $25. It's a great value and works well.

 

[rednax]

allright, sounds logical and sensible. Just can´t help loving those shiny metalic gadgets that glimmers with craftsmenship and allso the fact that breaking, wich off coarse is the most safe and natural way and a reflex in a fast unexpected situation, is enough to turn the thing off, speaks for it.... :-\ ::26::

 

[EricV]

allright, sounds logical and sensible. Just can´t help loving those shiny metalic gadgets that glimmers with craftsmenship and allso the fact that breaking, wich off coarse is the most safe and natural way and a reflex in a fast unexpected situation, is enough to turn the thing off, speaks for it.... :-\ ::26::

Don't forget that a properly set up throttle lock can be over ridden by simply rotating the throttle tube closed. CAT ring, Go Cruise, Vista Cruise, Kakao, Throttle Miester, etc, can all be over ridden this way in crisis mode. No one is saying don't buy it, they work well. It's just more than some are willing to pay for that feature.

 

[OldRider]

The Go Cruise is simple to use and I've sold hundreds of them at the shop, but for my bike I prefer the Vista Cruise. Simple to use and install. This is the model that works directly on the throttle tube and only comes in 7/8s.

 

[rem]

Just a word of caution from an old dog who survived a crash that could have just as easily killed me. During a panic stop situation, you will have neither the time nor the presence of mind to manually release any type of throttle lock device. I don't remember much about the accident, but I do remember hitting the brakes and continuing to hear the engine scream at the same time. That is the last, and only, thing I remember.


I am currently using a Takonix Tak-Lock device. It is similar to the Brake-away unit, but smaller and more compact, less complicated. I'm not recommending it, mind you. I don't think I'd recommend any type of simulated cruise control, but if you're going to use one, I like this one. It is tied into the brake lever and will release when you apply the front brake.


It is an expensive unit, but appears well made, and having the brake release component makes it priceless in my opinion. It does work on the Tenere, but the brake lever can't be too close to the handle for it to work. Perhaps they have improved on it. I've had mine for a full riding season and will continue to use it.


Let's be careful out there. R ::020::

 

[Spider]

I've used the brake-away on other bikes and it is fantastic. It has to be adjusted just right, but once it is set up it stays set up. And it works as described, including disengaging instantly with a thumb tap or tap on the front brake. But a year or so ago when I was in big farkle mode, they didn't have one that would fit the Tenere. I don't know if that changed. I went with the MC Cruise, which is also terrific and seems to be bulletproof, but is a big step up in price and time to install.

Good luck!

 

[EricV]

I've used the brake-away on other bikes and it is fantastic. It has to be adjusted just right I went with the MC Cruise, which is also terrific and seems to be bulletproof, but is a big step up in price and time to install.

Slight hijack - Curious how much rain riding you've done with the McCruise in place and if you've noted any issues with it during rain riding, or soon after?

 

[Spider]

Eric, I'm not fond of rain but can't always avoid it and haven't had any issue. Worst day was 10+ hours in a solid downpour. Most was on muddy mountain roads, but the last 20 miles was on pavement and the MC Cruise worked completely normal...I was playing with it to see if the rain affected any of the functionality. It worked fine the next day, too, after the bike sat out overnight in the rain. I probably went a little overboard on the install making sure all the electrical connections were sealed.

Back to the brakeaway thread, that Takonix Tak Lok looks nice! Thanks, Rem.

 

[rednax]

I just saw youtube with a guy having the brakeaway on his Hayabusa. He said it didn´t work properly in rain and for quite some time after - drying. Seems water lubed inside the ring. Guess that rules that out..I,ve had SOME rain going through Europe ! Mc cruise is way out pricewise I think.. Tactonix thing looks interesting - easy to put on and take off. Still some money..(just had my big service 40000 km and that´s not cheap.) Certainly don´t want Rems experience and I tend to dream quite a lot buzzing away on longer distances...allready loosing some reaction time there..this will take some thinking..Saw tactonics has got a retailer in Holland - going there this spring I think, might be just enough time to think it through on the road to there ;D ::26::

 

[EricV]

Eric, I'm not fond of rain but can't always avoid it and haven't had any issue. Worst day was 10+ hours in a solid downpour. Most was on muddy mountain roads, but the last 20 miles was on pavement and the MC Cruise worked completely normal...I was playing with it to see if the rain affected any of the functionality. It worked fine the next day, too, after the bike sat out overnight in the rain. I probably went a little overboard on the install making sure all the electrical connections were sealed.

Back to the brakeaway thread, that Takonix Tak Lok looks nice! Thanks, Rem.

Thank you very much for the feedback. ::008::

 

[Dirt_Dad]

... continuing to hear the engine scream at the same time.

I've heard that sound, but only with the Kaoko throttle lock we installed on the Spyder. Couple of times I'd hear my wife pulling into the gas station with the throttle wide open. Hated that throttle lock. I would never but one again. We once had the breakaway lock on one of her other bikes. Nice piece of equipment, but personally never felt inspired to spend that type of money again.

 

[Red dust]

Used Go-Cruise but does not hold speed long, not long at all until it slows down :-(
Not happy with that product, collecting dust at the moment.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Used Go-Cruise but does not hold speed long, not long at all until it slows down :-(
Not happy with that product, collecting dust at the moment.

That is a fair point. I do usually goose the throttle when setting the Go-Cruise. And it will lose steam over time. I rarely rest my right hand all that long, and I've gotten accustom to tweaking the throttle on the longer stints. Other throttle locks I've used do tend to hold a little stronger.

 

[EricV]

Used Go-Cruise but does not hold speed long, not long at all until it slows down :-(
Not happy with that product, collecting dust at the moment.

While grip diameter has a part, did you install the supplied rubber band like item on your grip? Some grips are just too small, others too smooth. The rubber band item helps a surprising amount in some cases.

That is, if you like the general concept of the device. There is another brand that is similar, but has an adjustment screw on the clamping part, and IIRC, is made of aluminum. $50, sort of in between the Go Cruise and a Kaoko. Omni Cruise

 

[OldRider]

The Go Cruise comes in both 7/8 and 1 in. make sure to get the correct one.

 

[markjenn]

I use the Go-Cruise on four different bikes and they all hold throttle very well so I'm surprised when I hear folks say they slip regularly. It is a compromise between having the thing hold throttle reliably but also be able to be rolled off without undue effort. Maybe I've been lucky. Go-Cruise includes a sleeve to use when you want to increase tension. And, of course, if you use a 1" on a bike with 7/8" handlebars (like our S10's), that's hopeless.

- Mark