Theory of Operation
The cruise control is designed to be safely operated with minimum movement by the rider and all rider control actions are natural and easy.
NOTE
  • The rider always over-rides and controls the system.
  • The system will not work at vehicle speeds below 30 mph (48 kph) or above 85 mph (137 kph).
  • The system is managed by a small computer. The tachometer provides information to disengage the system if the engine RPM suddenly increases.
  • Besides the computer, the system has other components: a stepper-motor (controlled by the computer), which operates the throttle during CRUISE operation, a clutch which disengages the stepper-motor during non-cruise operation and several internal switches, all sending information to the computer.
  • The system will allow rider to increase speed 10 mph (16 kph) or more (depending on how hard the rider rolls on the throttle and the condition of the bike) over the SET point before deactivating. This feature allows the rider to momentarily increase speed, if necessary. Rolling on the throttle to greatly increase speed may deactivate the system.
Engaging Cruise Control
  1. See Controls and Indicators → Instruments: FLHRSE3 → Instruments: FLHRSE3. Turn the cruise control switch to the ON position. The orange icon on the cruise gauge face will light when activated.
  2. With the motorcycle traveling at the desired cruise speed of 30-85 mph (48-137 kph), momentarily push the RESUME/SET switch on the right handlebar to SET. After a delay of about 1-1/2 seconds, the icon will turn green on the face of the gauge to indicate the selected cruising speed is locked in.
Disengaging Cruise Control
The cruise control automatically disengages whenever the cruise control module receives one of the following inputs:
  1. Front and/or rear brake is applied.
  2. Throttle is rolled back or closed, thereby actuating idle cable roll-off (disengage) switch.
  3. Motorcycle clutch is disengaged (module senses too great an increase in RPM).
  4. Vehicle speed is out of the operating range.
NOTE
Rolling on the throttle more than 10 mph (16 kph) above the set speed may also deactivate the cruise control.
When the cruise is disengaged, the green cruise engaged icon on the face of the gauge changes to orange. The orange cruise control system icon remains ON until the main switch is turned off.
However, should you decide to SET a cruise speed, RESUME last set speed, ACCELERATE or DECELERATE, simply press the RESUME/SET switch.
Resuming Cruise Speed
If the system is deactivated using one of the methods described under DEACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL, the system is still ON should you decide to RESUME the set speed. To accomplish this, simply press the RESUME/SET switch to RESUME.
NOTE
The computer will hold the SET speed in memory for the RESUME function. If the vehicle speed drops more than 15 mph (72 kph) below the SET speed, speed can no longer be RESUMED. If cruise operation is still desired, press the RESUME/SET switch to SET to reset the cruise speed.
Accelerating Above Cruise Speed
  1. With the cruise speed set, momentarily press the RESUME/SET switch to RESUME to increase the speed by 1 mph (1.6 kph).
  2. Pressing and holding the RESUME/SET switch at RESUME will cause the system to continue to increase speed in increments of approximately 1 mph (1.6 kph) until the switch is released. There is a delay of about 2 seconds before the speed increases.
Decelerating Cruise Control
  1. With the cruise speed set, momentarily press the RESUME/SET switch to SET to reduce the speed by 1 mph (1.6 kph).
  2. Pressing and holding the RESUME/SET switch at SET will cause the system to continue to reduce speed in increments of approximately 1 mph (1.6 kph) until the switch is released. There is a delay of about 2 seconds before the speed decreases.
Deactivating Cruise Control
Turn cruise control switch to the OFF position. The orange icon in the gauge is extinguished to indicate the system is OFF.
NOTE
System will NOT work if:
  • An uphill grade is so long and/or steep; the throttle cables are pulled their full length when the system tries to maintain vehicle speed. This feature prevents stretching the cables.
  • Rider operates bike at vehicle speeds below 30 mph (48 kph) or above 85 mph (137 kph).
  • Throttle cables are too tight. See dealer.
  • Brake lamps are on constantly. See dealer.