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cruise control (more)
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2000 2:29 pm
by ron@planet-equipment.com
My previous post about cruise control should have included the
phrase "completely electronic". Some listers have informed me that
there is an automotive type with a vacuum servo that has been adapted
to some bikes.
The unit I am considering would not use vacuum. The actuator would
be a stepper motor. Desired speed could be set by pushbutton once
the desired speed is attained, or by a knob on the control pointing
to the desired speed. Disengage would be activated by switch, brake
application, or clutch disengagement.
Ron
cruise control (more)
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2000 3:37 pm
by Stuart Heaslet
Would you be doing this just for fun? I'm not sure there is
much of a market. I found myself not using my mechanical
cruise control for very long, even during cross-country
trips.
Stuart
cruise control (more)
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2000 3:52 pm
by motor_rider@email.msn.com
--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Stuart Heaslet" wrote:
> Would you be doing this just for fun? I'm not sure there is
> much of a market. I found myself not using my mechanical
> cruise control for very long, even during cross-country
> trips.
>
> Stuart
It's for keeping to that 15mph speed limit on the White Rim trail
MR
cruise control (more)
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2000 4:04 pm
by ron@planet-equipment.com
--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Stuart Heaslet" wrote:
> Would you be doing this just for fun? I'm not sure there is
> much of a market. I found myself not using my mechanical
> cruise control for very long, even during cross-country
> trips.
>
> Stuart
I will at least make one for myself. If there is enough interest, I
will consider going through the expense of manufacturing. It doesn't
cost all that much to do a prototype, if you exclude your time.
Production can tie up some bucks, though.
I have always used throttle stops. Hard for me to do without. It
sure is a hassle tweaking with them all the time or putting up with
the speed changes.
Ron
cruise control (more)
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2000 4:22 pm
by Stuart Heaslet
On Fri, 01 Dec 2000 22:04:14 -0000
ron@... wrote:
> I have always used throttle stops. Hard for me to do
> without.
I thought I'd use the mechanical stop more than I did. At
first I would try using it for 15-30 minutes, but I admit it
didn't modulate throttle for a constant speed and I gave up.
After a bunch of miles I just kept my throttle hand moving
around so it wouldn't cramp. But I also admit to pushing
the KLR to do long slab miles in America, which is a whole
lot different than long miles elsewhere. Guru Gino would
probably think the electronic throttle control is a dumb KLR
idea, so maybe I might buy one after all to match the
Russell seat. Peter Dean or Senor Barthell might have
something to say about this.
Stuart
cruise control (more)
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2000 2:06 pm
by Conall O'Brien
Riderwearhouse carries the Throttle Rocker now... I've been using them for
awhile now and never go anywhwere without it. $8.95 and no tweaking
adjustments. Not a cruise control but a hand rest.
Conall
>From: ron@...
>To:
DSN_klr650@egroups.com
>Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Cruise Control (more)
>Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 22:04:14 -0000
>
>--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Stuart Heaslet" wrote:
> > Would you be doing this just for fun? I'm not sure there is
> > much of a market. I found myself not using my mechanical
> > cruise control for very long, even during cross-country
> > trips.
> >
> > Stuart
>
>I will at least make one for myself. If there is enough interest, I
>will consider going through the expense of manufacturing. It doesn't
>cost all that much to do a prototype, if you exclude your time.
>Production can tie up some bucks, though.
>
>I have always used throttle stops. Hard for me to do without. It
>sure is a hassle tweaking with them all the time or putting up with
>the speed changes.
>
>Ron
>
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Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2000 9:33 pm
by Robert Morgan
Thanks, it was a fun project, and thanks for posting the photo Peter.
Morgan
cruise control (more)
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2000 12:37 am
by thesquasher@hotmail.com
Dual-Star (
www.dual-star.com ) also sells them. There is a big
difference in hand comfort when using the throttle rocker.
--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Conall O'Brien" wrote:
>
> Riderwearhouse carries the Throttle Rocker now... I've been using
them for
> awhile now and never go anywhwere without it. $8.95 and no tweaking
> adjustments. Not a cruise control but a hand rest.
>
> Conall
>
>