Cruise Control on Interstate

[BonS]

I just finished a de-smog with a cruise control install on my I/S. I installed an Audiovox CSS100 cruise control but didn't use the standard Control panel. I really like the McCruise control panel but, for me, it's way too pricey. I decided to use a Pingel slimline dual button switch and my existing reservoir mount triple switch for the on/off function.

I really like that all the cruise control equipment and wiring voltage and signals are entirely in the fairing except for a single wire that goes to the nearest coil wire for speed sensing and the small vacuum tubing hose to the carbs.

I used three check valves teed together to feed the CSS100. The check valves are cheaply made so be sure to test them by blowing/sucking on them before you install them. I had one bad out of four.

All dip switches are the customary #1 and #7 on. The rest are off. The jumper is removed.

The wiring plan for integrating the Pingel switches is really simple. For anyone wanting to go down this path this is the wiring plan:

The CSS100 unit:
Red and Brown wires tied together and connected to switched 12V from reservoir switch.
Purple wire to front brake switch wire. (Yes, the rear brake also deactivates the cruise control.)
Blue wire to an ignition coil ground wire.
Green and yellow wires to go Pingel switch.
Black wire to bike frame ground.
Grey/Black pair - remove and discard

The Pingel Switch:
White wires both go to switched 12V from reservoir switch (same place as red & brown wires of CSS100.)
Red wire connects to Green wire of CSS100
Black wire connects to Yellow wire of CSS100

Buttons are an easy reach and work well with gloves on.
The lower button is Set/Decel.
The upper button is Resume/Accel.



I modified my triple switch so two switches work with the key off. The cruise button gets switched power
so I don't drain my battery if I leave the cruise control on while the bike is off.


Not a cheap switch but clean. I found it for $125. My only complaint (besides price) is the wire's a foot too short. It is just long enough to work though.

[Kye]

This is a great post! I can't believe it took me over a year to stumble across it. I knew there had to be a more elegant solution than the fugly audiovox control pad. Now I know how to discreetly put cruise control on my Valk. The Pingel switch blends in perfectly with the standard switches. Thanks BonS!

The only change I'll make is putting an on/off toggle switch under the seat next to the seat release key hole.

[BonS]

Cool! Glad you like it. I'm perfectly happy with this switch setup - not to mention having electronic cruise!

The link below is another switch setup that's a bit cheaper and looks good. I don't have any experience with it though. The description indicates that the switch wiring is totally flexible so it should set up the same as the Pingel switch.

http://revivalcycles.com/collections/motogadget-motorcycle-parts/products/motogadget-m-switch-push-button-housing

[Kye]

That's a really nice switch too!

I bought the CCS100 a while ago and have been a bit lazy getting it on the bike. Mainly because the control pad looks completely out of place with the Valks classical styling. But I've got a 2400km round trip coming up this Christmas so I really want it sorted by then. Thanks again for posting this BonS, love your work.

[salty1]

I missed this too! Great innovation and install BonS. What else would one expect from the man that brought Digi Sync to us?    

[BonS]

Here's another candidate that's quite a bit cheaper than either of the previously mentioned switches at $55.
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/oval-mini-push-button-handlebar-switch-kit-for-1-inch-diameter-bars-chrome-each/part/BC-370268?utm_source=CommissionJunction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=1001361&utm_content=85921&MC=ESS-AFF-CJ

[John Schmidt]

Well nuts, it's for a 1" bar....mine are 1.25" and I really like the looks of that suggested unit. Guess I'll keep what I have, been working trouble free for quite a few years. 

[big poppa pump]

Well nuts, it's for a 1" bar....mine are 1.25" and I really like the looks of that suggested unit. Guess I'll keep what I have, been working trouble free for quite a few years. 

Shouldn't your bars be 1" at the ends and the middle? I am running Harley bars on mine which are 1.25" as well but they are 1" at the clamps and also taper to 1" at the ends.

[big poppa pump]

Got the Biker's choice switch this morning. I have one free switch on the triple switch on top of my clutch master cylinder. Will rewire my CC later this afternoon. Will also switch out my clutch master cylinder to a VTX clutch master cylinder along with this.

[big poppa pump]

Got everything installed last week and took the bike out for a really long ride yesterday. I am loving this mod. The cruise control is so much easier to engage with the biker's choice switch than the CCS-100 original switch. Tested it out from 40mph to 100mph, works perfectly. I did however end up using the upper button as the 'Set' and the lower as the 'Resume'.

[John Schmidt]

Yes, mine also drop to 1" at those points, just not sure I have room for the switch in that area near the grips. I also have HD controls and grips so the setup is a bit different and takes all the room on the 1" ends.

[big poppa pump]

Yes, mine also drop to 1" at those points, just not sure I have room for the switch in that area near the grips. I also have HD controls and grips so the setup is a bit different and takes all the room on the 1" ends.

John, I don't have Harley controls on mine but I've routed the wires internally. I put the switch between the controls and the grip. I didn't have too much space either, but I was able to push the left grip out just enough for the switch to fit. The switch is only 10mm wide  and as such does not occupy much real estate on the handlebar.

[Kye]

...I am loving this mod. ...I did however end up using the upper button as the 'Set' and the lower as the 'Resume'.

Great feedback big poppa pump! I've just splashed out on a Pingel switch, just because it looks so neat. Can't wait for it to get here now. And like yourself, I think I'll put the 'Set' button at the top.

[Kye]

I finally got my CCS-100 installed with the Pingel handlebar switch just in time for my 2600km (1600 miles) round trip at Christmas. And what can I say, it's a revelation! Anyone who hasn't experienced proper cruise control on a motorcycle needs to try it, especially if you're doing long distances!

In Australia the  hit you with double the usual demerit points (when you accumulate 12 points you lose your license) for speeding during the Xmas break, so the time spent doing the install was a worthwhile investment. I was able to dial in 100km/hr then set the cruise and relax.