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« on: October 12, 2003, 09:18:19 AM » |
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I understand that an electronic cruise control is being offered for the Valkyrie. Does anyone know the company that is producing this unit?
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2003, 07:09:40 AM » |
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Boy, I don't know of one that is an electronic unit for the Valkyire, but if you find one, please let me know. I think that I would be interested in one.
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2003, 09:22:09 PM » |
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The unit you're looking for is the Adiovox CCS-100. It's an electronic unit that uses the vacuum off your carbs. Got mine for $89.00 new on ebay. There was/is a site (angelfire?) that did an actual install of this unit on a Valkyrie. I dowloaded the "instructions" some time ago. It works. The command unit is super small and mounts on the handlebar with not very much work, (or make a mount that fits between the two-piece unit that holds the cb/stereo switchbox). It hides the clutch reservoir window but big deal, when my clutch needs feeding, I'll know. I have a 2000 i/s. Life is good. Ride safe.
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2003, 04:50:20 AM » |
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OK, I am curious, I have installed an aftermarket cruise control in a few cars. Most that I have seen use a set of magnets to "sense" the speed of the vehicle. If that is how this one works, where did you mount the magnets on the bike?
I feel pretty confident that I can handle the vaccuum plumbing, and the wiring for this application, but the "speed sensing" is my only concern. Any help on how you handled this, would be very much appreciated.
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2003, 04:14:46 PM » |
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You can get some good electronic cruise control infromation from the following web site: http://www.mccruise.com |
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2003, 11:31:59 PM » |
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The Audiovox unit is adaptable to either magnetic or vacuum. The Valk install uses vacuum set up, so the magnet system is not used. You get lots and LOTS of parts with the kit to do a nice install.
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2003, 06:29:44 AM » |
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Well sure the throttle is actuated by the vaccuum, but I was talking about sensing the speed of the bike. Is THAT done by magnets, or some sensor off of the speedo cable?
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« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2003, 10:59:52 PM » |
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The vacuum servo unit controls the speed. It's electronic, so loss of vacuum equals a loss of speed as dictated by the electronics on the servo. It responds well. Mine kicks in at a minimal difference (2-3 mph). The driveshaft magnets are not used.
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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2003, 06:15:47 PM » |
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what is the cost on these units? and are they hard to install? thanks for the info guys. keep safe out there. Keith (99) I/S  |
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« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2003, 11:34:38 AM » |
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KC, I wanted to let you know that I ended up buying a MC Cruise for my bkie. It's totally electric and works just like a car cruise control. I've made a couple of trips with it and it makes such a difference. I think it was well worth the money. $ 499.00. If you are interested, contact http://www.mccruise.com. |
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