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miKeinWIs · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:44 am Post subject: 1/16th of an inch...

...that's by how much the "tap-it" missed the guts of the yellow brake wire during my audiovox CC install.
But for that the first test ride would have been a success. Brain thought the brakes were on so wouldn't set.
What a great mod. Just wonderful to take pressure off the wrist.

A grateful public THANK YOU to Flying Duck. Without Drake's detailed how-to I would never have attempted this. Don't know how he figured out all the switch settings and wire taps but it is priceless info. I'm just racking up cases of owed beers.

A THANK YOU also to Irome48. I shamelessly pirated his behind-the-seat-tool-compartment mounting location after finding his post during a CC search. Just industrial strength 3M velcroed it in place.

Here's how I did it:

I did not use the "hangmans noose" throttle connection. Since I feared the cable was too close for that, I used the bolt on chain clip since I had a 5mm nut to fasten it to the TB bolt. I took pics of the set up but micro didn't work too well. Will play with editing to see if I can get them clearer.

Fog lights and Head light relay upgrade done at the same time.

Thanks again to Drake and Larry. Much appreciate all the info.

Mike
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'97 K1100LT
Bought 6/30/09 w/26,750 miles

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:17 am Post subject:

I had a similar problem when I did my 1st install. Corrected it by soldering all the connections. Now no more issues other than occasional slow pickup on engagement. But it maintains speed just fine.
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1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
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1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

Mystic Red · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:19 am Post subject:

Try setting the switch in the middle setting. I think it's on/on (or off/off). Makes a big difference in engagement time and holds the speed quite a bit steadier.
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Scott Hespelt, '94 K11LT
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

old guy old bike · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject:

+1 on the low HP setting. Seems a little abrupt at lower speeds (under 55) but I never use the cruise that slow anyway. It snaps right on and really seems to hold speed much better.

I also picked up a later model year LH control with the green toggle for the windscreen. That is really a great way to setup the cruise.
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1993 K1100LT
2003 K1200GT Gone but not forgotten
2014 Victory Crossraods

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:42 pm Post subject:

old guy old bike · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:35 pm Post subject:

I only adjust my screen when it is raining real hard. I lower it to help blow the rain off my visor. Otherwise I keep it at the same setting. I want the wind to hit me just above the eyebrows at average speed. Keeps as much air as possible going in the helmet vents but does not buffet my head around or make undue noise.
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1993 K1100LT
2003 K1200GT Gone but not forgotten
2014 Victory Crossraods

Mystic Red · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject:

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:26 am Post subject: