How to Make Your Own Cruise Control for a Motorcycle
"Cruise control" is not often a phrase associated with motorcycle riding, but on long trips, especially extended highway rides, a makeshift throttle jam can save you from wrist strain. Relax at a comfortable speed with a simple and inexpensive cruise control.
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Things You'll Need
- Strap aluminum
- Electrical tape
- 90-degree shelf mounts
- 2-inch-long bolt
- Self-locking nut
- Rubber O-rings
Instructions
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Cut a strip of strap aluminum to 3 to 4 inches long by 1 inch wide. Drill a hole in one end of the strip to accommodate a small bolt.
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Bolt the strip (which will be used as the throttle jam) to a 90-degree shelving mount between two rubber O-rings. Use a self-locking nut to allow free movement of the throttle jam.
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Wrap the end of the throttle jam in electrical tape two to three times. This will allow the jam to better hold the throttle in place.
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Remove the mirror from the throttle-side control body.
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Replace the mirror with the open end of the 90-degree shelving mount between the mirror and the control body. If possible, rubber O-rings inserted between the mount and the mirror will cut down on vibration and noise.
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To use your new cruise-control, simply hold the throttle at a comfortable opening, and wedge the throttle-jam between the throttle grip and the control-body. The throttle-jam will hold the throttle open, allowing you to relax your wrist for a time.
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Tips & Warnings
Before using your cruise control, be certain the throttle jam will pop out when the throttle is closed by hand. If it does not, the self-locking nut may need to be loosened to allow for more play and a safer cruise.
