Fantastic
Electronic Cruise Control! Full cruise control designed specifically
for use on motorcycles. Model specific kits!
Huge range of specific
model kits, plus Universal kit for most other bikes! *** PRICES REDUCED FOR 2007 ***
" My
cruise allows me to keep doing the things I like, going to
the places I still want to see on my bike - in relative comfort
and with enough energy to enjoy the trip and the destination".
To engage
the cruise control you accelerate the bike to the desired
speed and press the 'SET' button. You can accelerate the
bike, if desired, by using the throttle. When the throttle
is released the cruise control will take over again at the
previous set speed. To
increase the cruise control speed the "SET" key may be pressed
and held. The speed will gradually increase until the key
is released. The cruise control will then maintain the new
speed. Alternatively the "Tap up" feature allows you to increase
the speed by about 1.5 KPH (1 MPH) each time the "SET" key
is momentarily pressed.
If the cruise
control is disengaged by the brakes or the clutch (if the
ECS is fitted), the cruise control may be resumed by pressing
the "RES" key. The bike will gradually accelerate to the
previous set speed. The cruise control will not resume speed
if the cruise control has been turned off, either with the
power switch or the bike ignition switch.
The principles
behind your cruise control are very simple:
The computer
monitors the frequency of electrical impulses generated
by magnets passing a sensor or impulses from the motorcycle's
electronic speedometer sender unit;
When the
SET key is pressed, the computer stores the pulse frequency
at the time in memory and then continuously adjusts the
vacuum actuator, which controls the carburettors (or injectors)
to maintain the pulse frequency at the same figure to which
it was set. If the frequency drops below the set frequency,
the computer applies more throttle. If the frequency is
above the set frequency, the computer backs the throttle
off. The computer monitors and reacts to changes very quickly
and smoothly so that the speed effectively remains nearly
constant.
There are
six major components in most kits; the computer, the vacuum
actuator, the cable interface unit (CIU), the speed sensor,
the switch and the loom.
The functions
of each are described below:
The computer
- monitors road speed, adjusts the throttle by controlling
the vacuum actuator and monitors the switch and brake system
(and the ECS, if fitted) for instructions from these components;
The vacuum
actuator - controls the carburettor(s) by pulling or releasing
a cable which attaches to the carburettors via the cable
interface unit (CIU);
The CIU
- translates the motion from the throttle grip and the
vacuum actuator to the carburettors via a new cable supplied
in the kit;
The speed
sensor - generates electrical pulses when the bike is in
motion;
The switch
- sends instructions from the rider to the computer;
The electrical
loom - connects the computer, the vacuum actuator, the
sensor and the switch to the motorcycle's electrical system.
Mounting
brackets and other components are made to suit specific motorcycle
models. Most brackets supplied with the cruise control are
laser cut from '304' grade stainless steel. The calibration
of the computer and ratios in the CIU are also set up to
suit the specific model of motorcycle. Covers are provided
for components if needed for protection or to enhance the
appearance of the cruise control.
Alterations
to the motorcycle are minimal and generally easy, if required.
Electrical connection is simply a matter of plugging the
cruise control loom into the motorcycles loom in most cases,
as we have used the same type of electrical connectors as
those used on the motorcycle.
The
cable interface unit is a new component developed and patented
by MotorCycle Setup and is the key to safe cruise control
operation on many motorcycles.
Huge range of applications!
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