Cruise control for VFR?

Ardnfast · 10-29-2009, 03:54 AM

Hi Guys, I've just joined and this is my 1st thread... I was hoping to get some advice on a cruise control suitable for my 2001 VFR. Can anybody help?
Cheers, Jame

Britt · 10-29-2009, 06:37 AM

Are you talking about a real electronic cruise control? If so take a look at:

Honda-VFR-series-cruise-control

For less money people have adapted an Audiovox automotive cruise control to their bikes:

Installing an Audiovox Cruise Control on an FJR1300

If you are looking for something more simple take a look at:

Vista-Cruise

NEP Cruise Control CC-3 Dual Cable Honda - Handlebars/Controls

Throttlemeister - Home

There is a huge range of pricing, complexity, etc. I'd love the MCCruise but can't justify that kind of money on it. I'm using the Throttlemeister and it works great as a throttle lock, but it requires adjustment as you encounter hills, wind, etc as you're riding down the road.

Scubalong · 10-29-2009, 07:42 AM

Britt got them all, There are no limit as long as you have a big wallet :)
Welcome to the forum and good luck on your new mod. BTW I used the NEP cheap and effective.

Cheers

elwray · 10-29-2009, 08:05 AM

I've heard great things about the Audiovox cruise control, since it should maintain speed very well.

Does anyone know if the Brakeaway Cruise Control would work on the VFR? I have one on the VTX and it's awesome. Easy to engage and disengages with a touch of the front brake or the disengage switch. Pricey, but was a fairly easy install.

TOE CUTTER · 10-29-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scubalong

Britt got them all, There are no limit as long as you have a big wallet :)
Welcome to the forum and good luck on your new mod. BTW I used the NEP cheap and effective.

Cheers

I have the Vista but I think Long's NEP is a better design.The vista is in the way of the starter button.

Knife · 10-29-2009, 08:37 AM

I believe you can get the Audiovox in either a vacuum operated and, for a little bit more, an all electronic version.

Ardnfast · 10-30-2009, 07:52 AM

Hi Guys,

Thanks a lot for your thoughts, much appreciated... I'm not sure which way i will go yet but will let you know...

As general background; This is my 1st VFR ('01 with 28,000km) I saw her at auction on ebay last week and fell in love. Next week i fly to across country to pick her up and ride back (approx. 5,500km) (miles?) Should be interesting as i'm used to short trips (400k) on the comfy but slow R80...

Ardnfast · 10-30-2009, 07:56 AM

Have you guys heard of the "Air Hawk" cushion!? I've never used one but have one on order for this trip. They're supposed to be great (fingers crossed) i think i'll be needing it! ;-)

VFRod · 10-31-2009, 02:20 PM

Air hawk is meant to be awesome for long trips but so-so in the twisties. Do not inflate it too much though or they are inaffective. Where are you picking her up from?

Ardnfast · 10-31-2009, 03:24 PM

Hi VFRod,
I pick her up from the Gold Coast then down to Melb. for the Aust. Masters to watch Tiger tee it up and then home across the nullabour... Just in time for the rego, bit of a pain buying interstate but u don't do it every day.
The Air Hawl will be getting an honest try out!

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10-29-2009, 03:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ardnfast Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-10-2009 03:18 PM Location: Perth My Ride: '95 R80 BMW '01 VFR 800 Posts: 11 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cruise control for VFR? Hi Guys, I've just joined and this is my 1st thread... I was hoping to get some advice on a cruise control suitable for my 2001 VFR. Can anybody help? Cheers, Jame

10-29-2009, 06:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Britt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Last Online: 11-19-2009 12:52 PM Location: Westmont, IL - Find Me! My Ride: 2001 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 227 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Are you talking about a real electronic cruise control? If so take a look at: Honda-VFR-series-cruise-control For less money people have adapted an Audiovox automotive cruise control to their bikes: Installing an Audiovox Cruise Control on an FJR1300 If you are looking for something more simple take a look at: Vista-Cruise NEP Cruise Control CC-3 Dual Cable Honda - Handlebars/Controls Throttlemeister - Home There is a huge range of pricing, complexity, etc. I'd love the MCCruise but can't justify that kind of money on it. I'm using the Throttlemeister and it works great as a throttle lock, but it requires adjustment as you encounter hills, wind, etc as you're riding down the road. __________________ 2001 VFR Corbin Seat, Heli Bars, Givi Smoked Touring Windshield, SOS Priority Plus Taillight Modulator, Blue Sea 5025 Fuse Panel, Symtec Grip Heaters, Stebel Nautilus Air Horn, Throttlemeister, Garmin StreetPilot 2720 w/ Ram Tank Mount, BLS Peg Lowering Blocks "If you have a pulse, these four gear-driven cams pushing 16 valves at 10,500 RPM will quicken it." Tim Carrithers, Motorcyclist Magazine - June 2006 Britt's Two Wheeled Blog

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10-29-2009, 07:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scubalong Gracious Host Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:54 PM Location: Oceanside, San Diego My Ride: 2005 VFR800 (RIP) But not forgotten 2006/09 Black (Japmaican) girl Ducati 900 SS conversation piece :) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,679 Thanks: 246 Thanked 75 Times in 70 Posts	Britt got them all, There are no limit as long as you have a big wallet :) Welcome to the forum and good luck on your new mod. BTW I used the NEP cheap and effective. Cheers

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elwray Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 03:09 PM Location: Central NJ - Find Me! My Ride: 2003 Interceptor 2007 VTX 1300C Posts: 41 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've heard great things about the Audiovox cruise control, since it should maintain speed very well. Does anyone know if the Brakeaway Cruise Control would work on the VFR? I have one on the VTX and it's awesome. Easy to engage and disengages with a touch of the front brake or the disengage switch. Pricey, but was a fairly easy install.

10-30-2009, 07:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ardnfast Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-10-2009 03:18 PM Location: Perth My Ride: '95 R80 BMW '01 VFR 800 Posts: 11 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Guys, Thanks a lot for your thoughts, much appreciated... I'm not sure which way i will go yet but will let you know... As general background; This is my 1st VFR ('01 with 28,000km) I saw her at auction on ebay last week and fell in love. Next week i fly to across country to pick her up and ride back (approx. 5,500km) (miles?) Should be interesting as i'm used to short trips (400k) on the comfy but slow R80...

10-30-2009, 07:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ardnfast Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-10-2009 03:18 PM Location: Perth My Ride: '95 R80 BMW '01 VFR 800 Posts: 11 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have you guys heard of the "Air Hawk" cushion!? I've never used one but have one on order for this trip. They're supposed to be great (fingers crossed) i think i'll be needing it! ;-)

10-31-2009, 02:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
VFRod Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 02:26 PM Location: Melbourne My Ride: 1998 VFR 800 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Air hawk is meant to be awesome for long trips but so-so in the twisties. Do not inflate it too much though or they are inaffective. Where are you picking her up from?

10-31-2009, 03:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ardnfast Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-10-2009 03:18 PM Location: Perth My Ride: '95 R80 BMW '01 VFR 800 Posts: 11 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi VFRod, I pick her up from the Gold Coast then down to Melb. for the Aust. Masters to watch Tiger tee it up and then home across the nullabour... Just in time for the rego, bit of a pain buying interstate but u don't do it every day. The Air Hawl will be getting an honest try out!

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