johnha1962 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hello all, I haven't even purchased a FJ yet so am I allowed to chime in? ;-) niz posted a pic of the 'go cruise', which I put on my NT700 mid way through an Audiovox CC-100 install in order to take a trip. It worked well enough that I abandoned the cruise control project (although it probably had just as much to do with the difficulty of fabricating a puller on the TB housing in the confined space). I was the 1st person to put the Audiovox on a touring rigged V65 Sabre and also put it on my ST1100. It worked well on both bikes for many years so it can be done, just make sure you FULLY waterproof the control panel. I've heard good things about the Rostra also, but I REALLY look forward to mccruisin's results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minsis Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 The own of McCruisin bought an FJ-09 and is now officially working to make a unit for this bike. He's on this forum somewhere you can watch the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordo27 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have a mechanical cruise control on my bike. It works pretty well, of course the bike slows up hills and speeds up down them but it was inexpensive and worth the money. Here's where I got mine: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/72892/i/the-cycle-guys-inc-go-cruise-throttle-assist?SiteID=SLI|Cruise%20Control&WT.MC_ID=10010 Hey Niz, thanks for the post. Does the cruise control grip OK on the OEM grips and without the 'rubber ring' provided. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deersSlayer Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have a mechanical cruise control on my bike. It works pretty well, of course the bike slows up hills and speeds up down them but it was inexpensive and worth the money. Here's where I got mine: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/72892/i/the-cycle-guys-inc-go-cruise-throttle-assist?SiteID=SLI|Cruise%20Control&WT.MC_ID=10010 Hey Niz, thanks for the post. Does the cruise control grip OK on the OEM grips and without the 'rubber ring' provided. Cheers I just yesterday received the next next version. More $$, but adjustable and very well made: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ERXG4TM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 So far I've only tested it in the garage, seems to work on both the FJ-09 and KTM 690. FJ-09, 690 Enduro R. Back Roads. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member OutlanderBC Posted August 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have a mechanical cruise control on my bike. It works pretty well, of course the bike slows up hills and speeds up down them but it was inexpensive and worth the money. Here's where I got mine: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/72892/i/the-cycle-guys-inc-go-cruise-throttle-assist?SiteID=SLI|Cruise%20Control&WT.MC_ID=10010 Which size did you purchase? 3/4" or 1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jimf Posted August 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 12, 2015 I bought this one a couple of weeks ago: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ERXG4TM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 Works great. It's CNCed aluminum, not plastic; I've broken a couple of plastic throttle locks in the past so I'm not a fan of the material. Tension is easily adjusted with the wheel and the wheel is locked in place with a retainer spring so it won't vibrate loose. I didn't bother to put on the little rubber ring, I just clamped it right to the throttle grip and went a-riding. I would still rather have a Throttle Meister, but I can't see that happening without losing the hand guards. This is next best, and quite a lot cheaper. 2015 FJ-09 (Mary Kate) 2007 Daytona 675 (Tabitha, ret.) 1998 Vulcan 800 (Ret.) 2001 SV650S (Veronica, Ret.) 2000 Intruder 800 (Ret.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmidd Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Have you tried one of these yet? I ordered one for the Speed Triple I'm picking up Friday. http://www.kaoko.com/pYAM650/KAOKO-Cruise-Control-for-YAMAHA-Tracer-MT09-and-FJ-09-2014-2015-both-with-OEM-hand-guards.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogwater Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Have you tried one of these yet? I ordered one for the Speed Triple I'm picking up Friday. http://www.kaoko.com/pYAM650/KAOKO-Cruise-Control-for-YAMAHA-Tracer-MT09-and-FJ-09-2014-2015-both-with-OEM-hand-guards.aspx Interesting design, too bad you will loose your bar end weight. The FJ needs all the help it can to reduce vibration. (4500-5000) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member clint Posted August 13, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 13, 2015 I bought this one a couple of weeks ago: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ERXG4TM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 Works great. It's CNCed aluminum, not plastic; I've broken a couple of plastic throttle locks in the past so I'm not a fan of the material. Tension is easily adjusted with the wheel and the wheel is locked in place with a retainer spring so it won't vibrate loose. I didn't bother to put on the little rubber ring, I just clamped it right to the throttle grip and went a-riding. I would still rather have a Throttle Meister, but I can't see that happening without losing the hand guards. This is next best, and quite a lot cheaper. Same here Jim. The Go Cruise 2 is perfect when you need to rest your throttle hand or have to cover some open highway miles. I do use the rubber ring however as I don't want to start wearing out a spot on the heated grips. Piedmont of NC '15 FJ-09 '94 GTS-1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brmidd Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Have you tried one of these yet? I ordered one for the Speed Triple I'm picking up Friday. http://www.kaoko.com/pYAM650/KAOKO-Cruise-Control-for-YAMAHA-Tracer-MT09-and-FJ-09-2014-2015-both-with-OEM-hand-guards.aspx Interesting design, too bad you will loose your bar end weight. The FJ needs all the help it can to reduce vibration. (4500-5000) I would wager it weighs as much, if not more than the insubstantial bar end weight on the FJ. It's most likely the same bar end setup as used on the S10, the S10 users say that the Kaoko weighs more than the bar end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advman Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Have you tried one of these yet? I ordered one for the Speed Triple I'm picking up Friday. http://www.kaoko.com/pYAM650/KAOKO-Cruise-Control-for-YAMAHA-Tracer-MT09-and-FJ-09-2014-2015-both-with-OEM-hand-guards.aspx Had one on my GS it worked really well, i'll probably get one for the Tracer 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdl1977 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Anyone found a place in the States where the Kaoko is available? Revzilla doesn't have them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPenguin Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Doesn't the Kaokao not work with the hand guard? Anybody have that one to confirm? How exactly does it work? Is it like a throttle miester? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommo Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It says it works with the handguards in place on their website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffritz Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Kaoko has them but located in South Africa. I tried to order one direct from them but just got an email telling me I was refunded and they don't ship direct to USA. They referred my to their US distributor, Twisted throttle.com Not currently in stock @ twistedthrottle but they have a bunch on order. 6-8 weeks for delivery. Currently $135 Its not listed on the TT site but you can call and ask for Kaoko YAM650. Listed for MT09 tracer / FJ09 w/OEM hand guards. Should work but haven't seen one on the bike yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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