Just wondering if anyone has installed an MC cruise unit. If so was it a difficult project?
KG NT
KG NT
Anybody Install an MC Cruise unit?
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Yes and No. And I still don't want to come to Cleveland to help you! 
Just order one and do the work. It's really a plug & play unit and doesn't require much in the way of mechanical/electrical expertise or any special fabrication plus they have an excellent Installation Manual.
And if something goes amiss you can Email them for advice and they'll get right back to you. I had to do that when my unit would not SET so they told me how to reprogram the computer. It took me about 5-min then I tried it on the road and I've been using it happily since then!
Just order one and do the work. It's really a plug & play unit and doesn't require much in the way of mechanical/electrical expertise or any special fabrication plus they have an excellent Installation Manual.
And if something goes amiss you can Email them for advice and they'll get right back to you. I had to do that when my unit would not SET so they told me how to reprogram the computer. It took me about 5-min then I tried it on the road and I've been using it happily since then!
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I want one maybe there give us a deal on two shipped to Ohio?
I installed one a few years back. Just took the NT out for a ride and still works as advertised. I installed a Helibar kit at the same time with longer throttle cables and clutch cable. As DirtFlier said, just follow the directions. Did not require any work arounds. My actuator is vacuum powered. I think that I ran out of available vacuum while going uphill trying to accelerate a bit above 80 mph (legal in MT).
Since they now have an electrical actuator, it should no longer be a problem.
An unexpected advantage is that it will maintain 30 mph or whatever to avoid a ticket in the city.
Since they now have an electrical actuator, it should no longer be a problem.
An unexpected advantage is that it will maintain 30 mph or whatever to avoid a ticket in the city.
As I recall, I said that I belonged to this group and they gave me a small discount.
On a side note: The picture on the MCCruise site is our Coyote Chris from a trip we took to Mt Ranier, WA.
Phil Tarman
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I've got a Rostra cruise control. It's electronic setup was too complicated for me, but my computer guru buddy Mike got that figured out. We invented a linkage connector made mostly out of fender washers that has worked for over 100,000 miles. Unfortunately, the cruise control is not working right now. I'm hoping Mike will be able to find some time to work on it this winter. My riding buddy Larry has given me a brand new Rostra unit that he couldn't find room for on his Kawasaki Vulcan. I tried to pay him for it and he wouldn't take any money. So, I'm buying his lunch most of the time when we ride together now.
The Rostra has an electronic actuator, but it also loses it's speed lock up steep hills at speeds over about 75. I think that there's some kind of overspeed protection that disconnects the cruise control when it reaches really wide throttle openings.
The Rostra has an electronic actuator, but it also loses it's speed lock up steep hills at speeds over about 75. I think that there's some kind of overspeed protection that disconnects the cruise control when it reaches really wide throttle openings.
On my PC800 I installed an AudioVox cruise control - a generic unit made for autos/trucks - which took a lot of fabrication. Not wanting to go through that again on the NT700V, I popped for an MC Cruise and never had a regret.
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LOL!!! Good to hear from you.Yes and No. And I still don't want to come to Cleveland to help you!
Just order one and do the work. It's really a plug & play unit and doesn't require much in the way of mechanical/electrical expertise or any special fabrication plus they have an excellent Installation Manual.
And if something goes amiss you can Email them for advice and they'll get right back to you. I had to do that when my unit would not SET so they told me how to reprogram the computer. It took me about 5-min then I tried it on the road and I've been using it happily since then!
Phil Tarman
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After reading all off MC Cruises materials and looking at their installation manual, I'm thinking seriously of getting one of those and removing the Rostra. I wonder if Wild West Honda would do the installation for me? I don't think I've got the manual dexterity to do that kind of job any more. There are MC Cruise installers in the US, but the nearest one is in Wisconsin or Minnesota. I guess I could ride to one of those on my way home or to the WV Rally.
The Rostra uses what appears to be the same control module as the AudioVox did - the dash mounted with buttons that is used to Set, Cancel, and adjust speeds. After a few years, the control module on my PC800 died so I replaced it and everything worked again!
Phil Tarman
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I think I'll try replacing the control module on the Rostra since I've got one. After that, I'll have to think about my next step.
Does replacing the control module require me to get into the "works" of the control, or can I do it all at the control module end?
Does replacing the control module require me to get into the "works" of the control, or can I do it all at the control module end?
The control module can stay put. Splice the wires - color-to-color - at a point where the joints aren't so visible. By the way, I don't trust crimp-type connectors because they can easily come loose; especially, when the wires are tiny. I solder everything!
Kevin - if you make a mistake on the installation, it's not going to disable your bike. You can still ride it and everything will be 100% functional while you try and resolve what went wrong with your installation.
And unlike other cruise controls kits, the MC Cruise doesn't require any special fabrication of parts, modification of throttle cables, etc. You tell them what model you have and they make up a kit with all the appropriate parts and correct connectors on the wiring subharnesses,. Even the wire lengths are perfect!
Just go ahead and do it!
And unlike other cruise controls kits, the MC Cruise doesn't require any special fabrication of parts, modification of throttle cables, etc. You tell them what model you have and they make up a kit with all the appropriate parts and correct connectors on the wiring subharnesses,. Even the wire lengths are perfect!
Just go ahead and do it!