FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CRUISE-MATE MOTORCYCLE CRUISE CONTROL

• Is Cruise-Mate really a cruise control device?

  • No; Cruise-Mate is a mechanical throttle lock, it does not release when applying the brakes, it needs to turned on and off manually.

• My BIKE IS EQUIPPED FROM THE FACTORY THROTTLE LOCK, WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT?

  • The original star wheel provided by Harley-Davidson is very small and tucked under control making it very difficult to access. The original equipment star wheel also utilizes a very fine pitch thread, which takes several turns of the star to engage or disengage the throttle lock feature.

    Cruise-Mate consists of a solid stainless steel cartridge assembly with much coarser internal threads, which nearly doubles the vertical action of the friction device with the same amount of rotary motion. This allows our Cruise-Mate to engage and disengage twice as fast as the original star wheel device.

    Cruise-Mate also incorporates an infinitely adjustable lever style handle for easy access by the thumb of the operator. Cruise-Mate will typically apply sufficient pressure to hold the throttle in place with 1/4 turn or less of the handle.

• Can i still operate the throttle with Cruise-Mate engaged (turned on)?

  • Yes; Cruise-Mate utilizes a soft tip to apply pressure to the throttle tube, allowing you to still turn the throttle without doing damage to the throttle tube.

• Is Cruise-Mate difficult to install?

  • No; Anyone with average mechanical ability will be able to install Cruise-Mate in well under an hour. All Cruise-Mate's come with very complete installation and operating instructions including pictures every step of the way. And if you do run into a problem, we're available via a toll free phone number to help.

  • Although drilling and tapping your control assembly is required, we provide a free installation drill jig with every Cruise-Mate making the drilling and tapping process error free.

• Is Cruise-Mate difficult to adjust?

  • No; One of the most unique features of Cruise-Mate is how simple it is to adjust. Inside the handle is a spring loaded spline, which makes it so easy to adjust you can even perform adjustments while riding if you wish. Simply pull down on the handle and rotate it forward or back a notch or two, and release.

• Will CRUISE-MATE WEAR OUT MY THROTTLE TUBE INSIDE THE GRIP

  • No, we mold a Nylon tip (same material most throttle tubes are made from) inside the Cruise-Mate insert which is the only part that makes contact with the throttle tube.

• INSTALLING CRUISE-MATE INVOLVES ENLARGING THE HOLE IN MY CONTROL HOUSING, WHAT IF I INSTALL CRUISE-MATE AND DON'T LIKE IT?

  • If after installing Cruise-Mate you decide it's not what you wanted, let us know, we'll provide you with a free screw in bushing that will return your control asssembly to the original  thread size, allowing you to operate your bike exactly as it was previously.