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 overrides and controls the system.
  • The system will not work at vehicle speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph) or above 145 km/h (90 mph).
  • The system is managed by the ECM. The tachometer provides information to disengage the system if the engine RPM suddenly increases.
  • The system also has other components: a stepper-motor (controlled by the computer) which operates the throttle during CRUISE operation, and several internal switches, all sending information to the computer.
  • The system will allow rider to increase speed 16 km/h (10 mph) or more (depending on how hard the rider rolls on the throttle and the condition of the vehicle) 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 disengage the system.
Engaging Cruise Control
WARNING
Travel at speeds appropriate for road and conditions and never travel faster than posted speed limit. Excessive speed can cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00008a)
NOTE
System will NOT work if:
  • Rider operates at vehicle speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph) or above 145 km/h (90 mph).
  • Brake lamps are on constantly. See dealer.
Non-specified tires or gearing may affect cruise control operation.
  1. See Controls and Indicators → Handlebar Controls → Handlebar Controls. Push the CRUISE control ON/OFF switch to activate cruise control. The orange icon on the cruise gauge face will light when activated. See Controls and Indicators → Instrument Lamps → Instrument Lamps.
  2. With the motorcycle traveling at the desired cruise speed of 48–145 km/h (30–90 mph), 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 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 16 km/h (10 mph) above the set speed may also disengage cruise control.
When the cruise is disengaged, the cruise icon on the face of the gauge is 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 in desired direction.
Resuming Cruise Speed
WARNING
Travel at speeds appropriate for road and conditions and never travel faster than posted speed limit. Excessive speed can cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00008a)
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 24 km/h (15 mph) 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 Cruise Speed
  1. With the cruise speed set, momentarily press the RESUME/SET switch to RESUME to increase the speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
  2. Pressing and holding the RESUME/SET switch at RESUME will cause the system to continue to increase speed in increments of approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) 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 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
  2. Pressing and holding the RESUME/SET switch at SET will cause the system to continue to reduce speed in increments of approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) until the switch is released. There is a delay of about 2 seconds before the speed decreases.
Deactivating Cruise Control
Push the CRUISE switch to turn off cruise control. The orange icon in the gauge is extinguished to indicate the system is OFF.