electronic cruise control

[rm]

i  am going to put electronic cruise on my interstate and wonder if the current  info on audiovox cruise control is still  the latest and best option available other than the $900.00 australia company mc cruise i have heard about.also i need to change a bulb in my fairing which light up the speedometer.anyone with experience on this task?

[PharmBoy]

First of all, I have no experience with the audiovox cruise control.  There are many here that do and will probably be here shortly with advice on them.  I have, however, installed two McCruise units.  The first one was on my bike late last fall and the second on a friend's bike last winter.  We both had read just about everything that had ever been written about cruise controls on a Valkyrie.  We both came to the conclusion that even though it was a lot more expensive, you really did get what you paid for with the McCruise.  First it comes with a very thorough set of installation instructions which includes pictures.  Secondly, and most important the controls are waterproof and easily reached.  It also operates just like the cruise control on your car and comes with its own little computer box which is preprogrammed for the Valkyrie.  After the installation and running the checks that are required, both units have performed flawlessly without adjustment of any kind.  We are both totally satisfied with the McCruise as it does hold your speed within 1 to 2 mph both uphill and downhill and can be slowed or accelerated by 1 mph just by punching the control button once.  I know that others have used the audiovox with success. I am only trying to relay the reasons that the two of us chose the McCruise and why we like it so well...JTL

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I've installed four of the audiovox cruise controls on different bikes , a standard, a tourer, and two I/Ss. Yes it takes time about 8 hr. I've had mine 4 years with no problems. If you can still find one it is not a bad setup. Mine works perfectly and is used daily.

[John Schmidt]

I have the same thing with the Audiovox....and it cost me $27 about four years ago. To make it waterproof all it takes is a thin film of clear RTV, you separate the control switch box and apply it inside. Snap the two halves back together and run a bead around the outer edge and you have something impervious to water. Mine will hold speed within a needle width as well, and has never given me a problem with the elements and I've been in some horrendous downpours.

Just my 2 cents.

[Ricky-D]

Yes, those electric cruise controls are the "nuts"

Me, I'm stuck with a throttle lock which I really like, but I curse it when it comes to inclines.

Good to hear they have few problems. 

If I could afford one of those electric cruise controls I'd probably get one.

Until then I'll have to rely on my low tech plastic piece of junk.

It is trouble free however.

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[Baloo]

Same experience here with the Audiovox. Second year of trouble free service. The only problem I had was related to the way I installed it. When you hook up the vacuum lines to the carbs, be sure to put a one way valve on each carb. I originally installed only one valve on the line, then tee'd the line to each of the carbs on that bank. It resulted in a loss of vacuum between one carb to the other. Fellows here recommended that I install a valve on each carb and the problem went away. Otherwise, it works like a charm and never missed a beat. 

[Shockbushing Gary]

Dakota Digital makes (or made) one. I had an Audiovox, and after going to the trouble to install it, if I had it to do over, would choose the Dakota Digital.

[Garland]

I recently installed the MCcruise, and I can't say enough about the product or the installation instructions. The $900 on the MCcruise website is in Austrailian dollars, so it is about $750 in US dollars. I paid less than $300 buying from another VRCC member, but it is worth the $750 in my opinion. Very well designed unit.

[petevenne]

Ditto on the MC cruise.. Top notch and great customer service.. Highest quality you could ask for.. No Walmart plumbing needed here.. You get what you pay for.. A great complete product package they don't send you to the hardware store to pick up parts and pieces

Pete

[Kingbee]

I have installed both units on my bikes.  Install time is about the same. Mechanics of the MCC is more complicated.  Performance is the same.  MCC has a better control panel, but there's NO WAY it is worth $500 more, at least to me.  I've never had a bit of trouble with the Audiovox, but could replace it 5 times, and be even money.  A friend of mine had trouble with MCC and a failed part.  He got the run-around and it took a month to get it, even though he paid for it.
I'm next going to a much more difficult Audiovox install on my Rune.  I believe it's only been done once before successfully.  Should be interesting.

[R J]

I have the MCC cruise from down under.  It is one of the 1st ones to hit the states as I had to deal with them down under.   Was no dealer or supplier here at the time.

They told me they would give me the setup if I'd become a dealer.  Told em NO thanks.

Okay, to the point on my MCC......I put it on during the winter, so did not have a chance to try it till spring......  Got the bike out, took off and pushed the activate button.  Felt it engage, kicked it off, hit resume, everything worked.


Now 240,000 + miles later, it still hold + or - 1 MPH.

Best damn $$$$ I spent on MGM.   If I bought another bike, I'd go with the MCC Cruise.   Nothing has been changed or replaced in the unit.......

[Printer Mike]

I noticed that there is a "no vacuum" Audiovox available.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=audiovox+cruise+control&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=2846379421&ref=pd_sl_4avc1dxkcj_b

[mikeb]

i have installed 3 audiovox cruise controls  on #1 98 valk standard  # 2004 vt750 honda #3 1981 goldwing  all work great the vt was the hardest the wing easiest on issues on any the frist was the hardest just trying to decide how i wanted it installed  i put the one on the vt after my wife layed it down using a throttle lock it gave me a peace of mind knowing next time shes cut off all she has to do it brake or clutch to kill the cruise..  there not hard to install  you do not have to pull the air box that would be a waste of time go to harbor freight and buy the long needle nose pliers saves the hose and linkage routing issues ill never go back the cruises are $95.00 shipped on ebay  mike/kari  mid mi

[thelt]

Is this the Cruise Control everyone is talking about? If so read the Product Reviews. It seems Audiovox leaves a lot to be desired, even installing in an application it was designed for. Not to mention putting it on a motorcycle. I want to get rid of my throttle lock real bad, but I'm a little apprehensive after reading the pros and cons on the audiovox.

Anyone have a good set of installation instructions?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product?storeId=10101&Pr=p_Product.CATENTRY_ID%3A2001597&productId=2001597&catalogId=10101&N=111%2B10201%2B600000307&EMAIL=thelt%40tds.net

[ssober]

I have an audiovox on my valk and love it.  It was installed by the previous owner so I don't know about the install.  $$ for performance it can't be beat.  I know I found one made in kansas awhile back but can't seem to locate it.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

I've installed four of these CC on a stanard, a tourer, and two interstates. All worked perfectly, Is easier on the I/S because  you can put everything under the fairing. I've put over 50K on my bike since the CC. was installed and I use it everyday. For the price you can't beat the audiovox.IMHO.. a co-worker even put one on his new vulkcan 2000. He had a tough time trying to figure out where to get the pulses to operate it, finally used the magnet set-up on his countershaft pulley and it works great for him.

[Baloo]

Thelt,

As I mentioned, the Audiovox has worked great for me. About the installation, there is a detailed procedure in Shoptalk. Go check it. It's not very difficult and you'll love getting rid of your throttle lock. I had one before I installed the Audiovox... would never go back...