DIY electronic cruise control

[Nobby the Bastard]

We haven't seen a hissyfit of this magnitude since the Aaronses.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050

[Polarbear]

From developing an aftermarket cruise control to ending the british empire in a single thread.

Do you have a cat?

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Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[Easy-X]

Hail Hydra!
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Evil Hans]

This is all very well, but will it also wipe the rain from my visor?
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050. And it's Red.

[Nobby the Bastard]

Proper hissyfit with a name change as part of the flounce now...
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050

[Ste]

Nice try OP.

https://i.imgur.com/TPW4B5e.jpeg

Here's page one: https://i.imgur.com/Vwx6hpp.png
Page two: https://i.imgur.com/F3nu1gt.png
Three: https://i.imgur.com/7PeEsEC.png
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[stinkwheel]

The general upshot is, the day I delegate throttle control of a motorcycle to a homebrewed arduino controlled stepper-motor is the day I'm fed up with life.

It's basically the same system electrically adjustable screens use and those fuck-up regularly.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[slowasyoulike]

[Bhud]

That was one weird episode. He seemed deeply surprised and even angry that there were no takers. But what surprises me is that the guy says he gets pain after a ride of just 50km, due to a bad back. I think that's a serious medical issue; practically a disability. His approach towards this was "unique" and didn't involve doctors but an electronics hobby kit. Doctors are a waste of space, and so are regulators, insurers, etc. lol

[stinkwheel]

One thing I found really helps reduce hand fatigue over long journeys is fitting fatter handgrips. Oxford make some good ones called "fat grips". The only oxford product I'll use on my bikes.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[stinkwheel]

I also suspect riding a cruiser doesn't help matters if you get back pain. Riding a more retro-style bike so your back is straight and shoulders, hips and feet are aligned is good. As are super-scooters. Then you can easily take some of the weight on your legs during normal riding and it's easier to "post" if you go over jarring bumps or potholes.

I have had many different bikes over the years and my enfield bullet has far and away the most "sensible" riding position.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Easy-X]

Unsurprisingly I've found converting my Vitpilen from faux clip-ons to the more "standard" Svartpilen handlebars a lot less tiring. Even so, it's remarkable how untiring the bike is to ride on my usual commutes but then everything's lighter: the bike, the throttle, the clutch. Now it just needs a decent seat and I'd be unfazed by hour-long rides.

Regarding cruisers, the old fella's Breakout is arguably as cruisery as it gets. Bone stock the handlebars are almost a straight bar which means your upper body has to lean forward whilst also having the forward foot position pegs. He swapped in OEM Fat Boy handle bars which are much more swept back so you can sit upright. (Personally, I can't get on with swept back handlebars at all - the angle's all wrong for my wrists.)

Bike ergos are built for Average Joe Everyman so it's inevitable owners would desire to tweak them to their personal preference. I'm still not convinced "cruise control" goes in the ergonomics box.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[Robby]

[Bhud]

Oxford Fat Grips are my preferred grips as well. I even have them on my pushbike. My perception is that they give me better sensitivity and control.