cruise control for '04 R1150RT

[mdjohnson]

Has anyone seen any retro fit applications of the new electronic cruise control for the newer 1200 models applied to the older models? Thanks.

 

Mark

[Ken H.]

The hexhead series cruise gets its speed, clutch, brake and gear selection switches positions, etc. info from the ZFE module. Which doesn't exist on the 1150 series. I believe the adaptation would be impossible.

[philbytx]

Sorry...as someone else posted, not available for 1150 motor. Try a Throttlemeister...

[keithb]

When I owned my 04 R1150RT I asked the same question about using the R1200 cruise control and was told it cannot be done. I have heard their is an aftermarket cruise control you can buy and install. The cost was about $600-$800 from what I recall. Unfortunately I have no information about the product.

[Don_Eilenberger]

Not exactly the same - but the $1.00 "O" ring behind the grip works fine for me.. it can maintain a constant speed on level ground, and takes the effort out of keeping the throttle open.

[OlGeezer]

Has anyone seen any retro fit applications of the new electronic cruise control for the newer 1200 models applied to the older models? Thanks.

 

Mark

 

Mark - The first indication that you're on the wrong road is that you reach for the cruise control.

 

If you found a better set of roads, you should eliminate the need. As a rest break for my wrist, I use Bob's wrist rest.

 

Regards,

 

Bill Allen

[AZgman]

Has anyone seen any retro fit applications of the new electronic cruise control for the newer 1200 models applied to the older models? Thanks.

 

Mark

 

Some Concours owners use a fairly universal unit from Audiovox. It might work on an 1150RT. http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/store...tId=&brand=

[twolfy]

Mark,

Here's one. I know of another one but can't seem to find it right now.

 

www.mccruise.com/

 

-Tom

[RSL]

Here's another vote for the O-ring trick. If you want to go first class, use the John Deere yellow one, for ~$3. Otherwise, your basic black O-ring works just fine. A Throttlerocker is nice, too. That would bring your total outlay to, say, $12-$15.

[ednap]

I have the MCCruise fitted to my 01 R1150RT and it is fantastic!

[mdjohnson]

Tom,

Thanks.

[mdjohnson]

Thanks everyone for your input, and to some of your witty replys. I got a couple of leads. Everyone have a good and safe holiday season.

 

Mark

[glwestcott]

Some Concours owners use a fairly universal unit from Audiovox. It might work on an 1150RT. http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/store...tId=&brand=

 

Here is a link http://www.angelfire.com/il/sproulpage/page13.html

to a complete technical description of how to adapt and install an audiovox unit.

[roydog007]

I just move my right hand out about a 1/2' or so onto the the fixed end portion of the grips.

That seems to work for me ?

[photomd]

I've always wanted to try THIS. I just haven't found the courage.

[keithb]

Based on looking at your link wouldn't it be easier just to buy a new bike?

[1NOTRED]

I applied a Rostra electronic unit to my '96 R1100RT about 135K miles ago and wouldn't be without it. It took a fair amount of planning and effort, and if doing it again, I'd look hard for a dedicated RT system (there's a unit available from Australia, I recall).

[Uggles]

You're right. Check out the sig. Ednap and I did the deal recently and haven't looked back. (Not electronic though)

Cheers