BigAndrew
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Thats cool, How much did everything end up costing?
Purple Box ???
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The first time I installed a cruise I used a vacuum unit that cost me about $150 for the unit, then had to build a vacuum storage unit and put vacuum fittings on 2 intake tubes. Cost was under $200.
This one worked amazingly well. It kept speeds within 1 mph approaching inclines, at the top then going downhill, rolling hills, headwinds, didn't matter it was right there.
Unfortunately it suddenly quit one day after some surging and dropping off. My guess is where I had the main unit installed inside the fairing lowers right behind the radiator cooked it.
The Rostra I have now works but not as good.
It seems to take a good 5 minutes or so to adjust itself before it keeps speeds reasonably stable but even then nowhere as stable as the vacuum unit. I have played with the settings every which way from Sunday, finally settled with the way it is.
For anyone thinking of installing a cruise I recommend a vacuum unit hands down. It was pretty much plug and play with no fiddling, just install it away from heat if possible.
This one worked amazingly well. It kept speeds within 1 mph approaching inclines, at the top then going downhill, rolling hills, headwinds, didn't matter it was right there.
Unfortunately it suddenly quit one day after some surging and dropping off. My guess is where I had the main unit installed inside the fairing lowers right behind the radiator cooked it.
The Rostra I have now works but not as good.
It seems to take a good 5 minutes or so to adjust itself before it keeps speeds reasonably stable but even then nowhere as stable as the vacuum unit. I have played with the settings every which way from Sunday, finally settled with the way it is.
For anyone thinking of installing a cruise I recommend a vacuum unit hands down. It was pretty much plug and play with no fiddling, just install it away from heat if possible.
BigAndrew
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Sounds good but not worth the price and headache to me... Oh well... I guess if i want one with cruise control i'll have to buy a new goldwing :mrgreen:
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Dana makes differential assemblies. Maybe it's a 2-speed rear end??
Looks like one of life's smaller mysteries.
Looks like one of life's smaller mysteries.
My old man always says "If you wanna cruse, keep your hand on the F@#ing throttle" :smilie_happy:
Denver
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Nice on my 1500, :good: just stumbled onto this, :read: looks like a nice feature to add to your 1200's. 
opcorn: A lot easier than & cheaper than trying to source all the old stock stuff. :roll: Have at least one vac canister from some extra 1500 parts, :headscratch: could make any others needed, from abs or pvc pipe cheap, & easy enough. :yes: Wonder if any used units in local junk yards??? :whistling:
opcorn: A lot easier than & cheaper than trying to source all the old stock stuff. :roll: Have at least one vac canister from some extra 1500 parts, :headscratch: could make any others needed, from abs or pvc pipe cheap, & easy enough. :yes: Wonder if any used units in local junk yards??? :whistling:
rob.lafady
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Dagnabbit, I have enough to do on my bike, now I see this thread on electronic cruise control! Thanks for one more project to add to the list! [emoji12]
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Denver
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I feel your pain, :roll: just too many parts not familiar with as far as what's on 1200's stock cruse, :headscratch: & where everything goes to mount, :nea: so just forgot about the thought till now. :sensored: :smilie_happy:
