Thanks for the heads-up. For folks in the USA, that brings the price down to just under $700. While that is still a large chunk of change, I think it's worth considering.

I had the system on a previous bike, and it worked flawlessly.

I'm thinking very seriously about taking the plunge.

 

I have a different unit on my 2011. I can say that having a real cruise control is great. It would be hard for me to part with this bike unless I upgraded to a bike that came with cruise control.

 

What unit do you have on your bike and what year and model is your bike.

Post some pictures of the install...

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It's one of those things that you don't think you need...until you have it. And then you no longer want to ever be without it.

 

I have "real" cruise control on my GoldWing. Rarely use it. For me, if I leave my hand on the throttle grip, I use the throttle. If I take my hand down, my left hand/arm gets tired faster and then I start switching hands on the grips. Using cruise wears me out faster.

 

3 of my 5 bikes have cruise control! 4 if you count the sticky throttle on the old bmw.

 

For the prices they're asking for some of these setups, I'm thinking I can come up with something for a fraction that will suit me well.

 

Will it be an "actual cruise control", or a throttle lock? :wink2:

 

That's about the cost of gas of half of the season of my riding...

 

And we all wonder why Suzuki won't likely ever put cruise control on the Vee's, many won't be willing to pay the extra for it. :wink2:

 

Just find the instructions for the Rostra setup. The 250-1223 electronic unit and the control pad, not the stalk. I added it to my 08 650 and it made my 2600 mile trip out west last year possible with a right wrist still sore from a previous injury. Just need good instructions which are one the net all over the place, some clear silicone to waterproof the control pad and basic tools. Just be ready to either wrap up a lot of extra wire or clip out long lengths of excess, since it's really designed for a car. The main unit fits snugly turned on it's side in the void behind my seat.

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Seems the asking price of the MC Cruise stuff gives people a bit of heartburn.

In my very humble opinion, the determination of whether or not something is "worth it" is the sole responsibility of the person considering shelling out their own hard-earned money to purchase the aforementioned something.

In my case, I've had an MC Cruise system on a previous bike. I've also used a bunch of different throttle locks (and crampbusters for that matter). As far as I am concerned, the MC Cruise system is "worth it". Why? It was designed from the ground up to be used on a motorcycle, installs with minimal fuss (or so I'm told), and it works well (which I know to be a fact).

 

Am I missing the link for the sale?


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Am I missing the link for the sale?

Here:
https://www.mccruise.com

 

Darn it! I should have waited a bit. I just bought mine a few months ago and it's already installed on my 2013 650.

I can verify that it does work very well, and when I did have a problem installing it (my mistake), the e-mail and phone support from them solved the problem. It was a lengthy installation (for me - not a mechanic) that went "almost" perfectly because the instructions are very well done. In my installation I had pinched the throttle cable in the assembly but I couldn't tell by looking at it.

For those purchasing a unit; there is also a $90 fee for DHL Express and $21.00 import duty charged in addition.

I am very happy with this addition and I'm looking towards many long trips this summer.

Keith

 

For those purchasing a unit; there is also a $90 fee for DHL Express and $21.00 import duty charged in addition.

I didn’t realize shipping was that much. Also, I was under the impression that “motorcycle accessories” weren’t subject to duty charges. That was the case when I ordered stuff from Italy anyway.

 

If you take an old "O" ring off an oil filter, cut once an zip tie it between the throttle bar housing and place between the rubber throttle grip, wala el cheapo cruise control. Practice makes perfect. Gives the wrist a break for awhile, just not automatic, remember to release after the wrist break.?

 

That is a throttle "lock" is that how your car's cruise CONTROL works? :wink2: I too have a lock, but I am the control part of it......I want it electronic and hands off.

 

I don't use my MC Cruise control to give my hand a rest I use it to keep the cops off my back.

Bikes pick up speed and drop off speed much quicker than a car.

Set & forget, I never need to look at the speedo again until the road conditions change.

 

I thought you kept the cops off your back by going fast enough that they never see it!

 

I miss the days of buying a Audiovox CC-100 cruise control for around $100 at auto parts stores. I have one on the ST1300 and probably should remove it, before I sell the bike. I'll never find another at that price. They quit selling them when cruise control became an almost standard accessory on autos.

 

I think you can still get a ccs-100 from murphs for $180 ish. Was thinking of getting it for one of my ST’s. I’m not sure if folks used them on the VStrom or not.

 

I had a CCS-100 on my '07 and a Rostra on my '12. I was far from alone in my use of either model. Either option is available from https://www.murphskits.com/advanced...anced_search_result.php?keywords=cruise+control&search_in_description=1&x=0&y=0 for a lot less money but they are not plug and play. Anyone wanting to try can get a lot of help here and at VSRI.

 

I had a CCS-100 on my '07 and a Rostra on my '12.

Did you prefer one over the other, installation and function wise?

 

I would love cruise but not $700 worth.

 

The CCS-100 was a little easier to install because the servo and vacuum reservoir were in two pieces and each were smaller than the Rostra. The CCS-100 was better in response to accelerate and decelerate signals in 1mph increments whereas the Rostra seemed to need the button to be held down longer so it either wouldn't respond or would change by 3-5mph. The Rostra was easier to initially set to a speed over 65mph. The CCS-100 liked to bleed speed down to 70mph if set above 70.

 

I can't speak about size vs ccs100, but the Rostra servo box for snugly in the void behind my seat when turned sideways. So much so that I didn't need anything else to secure it, just stuff a tool roll next to it. As for the sensitivity I don't have the issues you experienced, save for the set time. I got used to holding set for a couple seconds till I felt the servo take up the slack. The one thing I do not like is going downhill when going under say 65mph. The reason is the the bike accelerates to quickly in that situation for the servo to react. So you slow down to the point it decides to speed you up then it shoots past the high end and it starts to slow down again. When going faster the wind resistance prevents the bike from accellerating too fast and the servo can manage it, most of the time. Otherwise for about $200 and a weekends swearing during install it works well.

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About $200 for the Rostra sounds much more reasonable to me. I realize it's not for a motorcycle, but it sounds pretty easily adaptable.

 

Color me a luddite I suppose. Cruise control? I'm an old dude in with a bunch of old farts that prioritize comfort. I'm guessing the Gixxer forum doesn't have this thread.

 

I'm guessing the Gixxer forum doesn't have this thread.

Nope. In its place is a discussion about the best adhesive to use to attach a faux mohawk to new helmet.

 

Ok, like I said, I'm a Luddite. I just found out about Electronic Ignition....spent an entire weekend looking for the condenser.... Damn, a lot has happened since 1978. :surprise:

 

Setting the dwell on one of these new machines is a challenge, eh?

 

I use it all the time . Its become second nature just the push of a button its that easy . Come a hill or slight increase in elevation the bike just responds .
I wouldn't buy another bike without it or the ability to have it fitted to that bike if I so decided , because its that good .
Took a GSX1400 for a demo & fell in love with it . Beautiful riding postion , real comfy seat , sharp brakes , good distance on a tank of gas , tons of grunt but McCruise specifys the upgrade kit needs to be bought in conjunction with the cruise kit . Messy
On the V-Strom models the cruise control comes with a compact electro servo meaning the master unit is compact & tidy .
I'll try & take photos when I get a chance

 

After playing around with cropping photos this is what my McCruise looks like

 

Reasonable, Where is the part that pulls on the throttle cable?

 

Hi keithert if you look on McCruise Cruise Control homepage under Suzuki V-Strom 650's there's a couple of photos .
The part that pulls the throttle is under the front fairing called the electric throttle servo

 

I love my Rostra.....I'll never go "back"!