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Harley-Davidson Cruise Control Kit – Give Your Throttle Arm A Break

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1. The Cruise Control Kit components are pictured here. It includes the control module and cable for connecting to the throttle body induction module, replacement left and right handlebar switches, and all the mounting hardware.

2. Derek first rolled the Road King onto a lift. Next, he removed the seat, battery, left saddlebag, and left side cover. The battery was completely removed because the control module mounts to three holes on the left side of the battery box just above the fuse box.

3. Next, Derek prepared to install the module by connecting the pre-wired, 10-place plug. Note the rubber grommets for vibration isolation.

4. This is the control module installed and all the parts back in place. It looks like it belongs there.

5. Derek then routed the control cable to the induction module. It’s not mentioned in the instructions, but Derek says this task is easier with the gas tank lifted, so he removed the rear hold down screw.

6. The control cable (red arrow) runs along the frame under the gas tank, then down between the cylinders to the throttle. Note that Derek placed a plastic hammer under the tank to hold it out of the way.

7. The air cleaner assembly was also removed.

8. This is the cable bracket (red arrow) on the induction module.

9. It’s close quarters between the cylinders to mount the cable in its bracket and install the retaining Jesus clip. Derek was patient and used an extra long set of needle nose pliers.

10. Derek got the retainer clip (red arrow) on with no hassle. We hope you never have to mess with it again.

11. Next, Derek removed the stock right brake lever/master cylinder assembly and the handlebar controls.

12. The electrical connectors for the handlebar controls are located in the headlight nacelle. Derek had previously removed the nacelle to install other parts. You’ll have to at least remove the headlight and open the nacelle to access the plugs. The black connectors are for the right side and the grey connectors are for the left.

13. Derek finished installing the new right side handlebar control. Note the new Set/Res switch. The +/- symbols refer to the accelerate/decelerate functions of the same switch. To finish up, Derek installed the new left side handlebar controls and re-installed the seat, battery, saddlebag, and cover. He also adjusted the cruise cable using the Cable Lash Initialization procedure in the shop Service Manual.

14. Here’s the left side handlebar control with the new Cruise On/Off switch. Awesome! Now we’re ready to put on some miles without ravaging our wrist.

For iron-butt rides, we like a gel cushion to relieve the pain in our butt and cruise control to ease the cramp in our throttle arm. Getting soft in our advanced age? Probably. Nevertheless, we believe the only ache you should feel while riding is the heartache when you have to stop.

Harley-Davidson makes it easy to add cruise control to its 2002 and later Road Kings, since each one is pre-wired and pre-configured for it. Their Cruise Control Kit for FLHR/S Models (Part Number 77198-07) costs $339.95 and comes complete with new hand controls, module, and all hardware. The operating instructions are already included in the Touring Models Owner’s Manual.

To install this kit on a 2007 Road King Custom, we headed over to Mancuso’s Harley-Davidson Crossroads in Houston, TX, where our friend and mechanic Derek Rogers handled the complete project. Installation is straightforward but tedious due to the need to remove several parts and to fit a very tight retainer clip, which the shop mechanics affectionately call “the Jesus clip,” claiming it’s the hardest clip on the bike.

This article covers the complete install but focuses on the cruise control components. For example, replacing handlebar controls is standard and entirely explained in the instructions.

After Derek finished, we headed to the nearest highway for a test run. Operation is simple-it’s just like the controls in your four-wheel cage. The On/Off switch is mounted on the left handlebar. The Set/Resume/Accelerate/Decelerate switch is on the right. Turn on the system, cruise up to the desired speed, and press Set. Enjoy the ride. The system will automatically disengage if either brake is applied, if the throttle is rolled hard, or if the clutch is disengaged. However, when needed, the rider can gently increase speed up to 10 mph over the Set point without disengaging the control, then coast back to the Set point. Now we can wave or signal with either hand.

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Harley-Davidson's Cruise Control Kit is meant to be as painless as possible when it comes to installation. Harley has eliminated the need to pop the tank, splice a bunch of wires and bang your head against the ground in frustration. The kit comes with all the hardware you need. An entirely new switch housing is even included so all you are left with doing is plugging a few things in and installing the module.

Since this kit is actually made by Harley for your Harley fit and finish is everything you would expect.

A cruise control kit can really relieve some of the pressure on your hands and arms during those long rides but taking your hand off the throttle and not slowing down is a sensation that takes some getting used to. Just be sure you are completely comfortable with how your system works before you take it out on the open road.

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The Motorcycle Cruise Control unit is specifically designed for this vehicle, depending on the year of manufacture.

The cruise control connects to the bike's throttle using the cruise control fittings that are part of the throttle body. These fittings are there for use on other HD models that have factory cruise control. Our cruise control uses these fitting on the throttle body. If your bike has been modified check that these fittings are still there. See the brochure in the link below for details and a photo of the fitting on the throttle body.

The motorcycle cruise installation instructions and specific cruise manuals and supporting documents can be found here.

This MCCruise Softail kit fit all Softails from 2011 to 2015 fitted with Twin Cam 103 motor including:

• SOFTAIL STANDARD
• SOFTAIL DELUXE
• HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC
• SOFTAIL SLIM
• BREAKOUT (Some models have the ECM under the mudguard [fender]. This may require significant disassembly to fit MCCruise)

Images and PDFs supplied relate to our after-market MCCruise kit for the Harley-Davidson FLS & FXS Softail 2011 to 2015. The same cruise control kit with a slightly different wiring harness can be supplied for earlier Pre-CANBUS models back to 2007.

The following information is required to assist us in delivering the perfect kit for your bike:

There are FOUR key differences between Harley-Davidson motorcycles which are important from the cruise control perspective:

• The wires to the foot (rear) brake switch on Pre-CAN-BUS models are orange/white (orange with a white trace) and red/yellow. The EARLY types do not have CANBUS & BODY CONTROL MODULE, only an ENGINE CONTROL MODULE .
• The wires to the foot brake switch on later bikes with CAN-BUS wiring harnesses are black and blue/green (blue with a green trace). These LATER types HAVE CANBUS & AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE & A BODY CONTROL MODULE)
• This cruise control kit is for CAN-BUS models. A different cruise control kit is requited for the Pre-CAN-BUS models. Please make sure you buy the correct kit!
• If your bike model year is around 2010 to 2012 check what type of ECM (Engine Control Module) your bike.  There are two types, and usually the pre-CANBUS have one type and CANBUS models another, but we recently found an exceptions where a CANBUS model still had the older ECM.  The ECM is mounted on the rear mudguard (fender), under the seat.  Compare yours to the photos above.  The Pre-CANBUS has a single large grey connector.  The CANBUS models usually have two smaller black and grey connectors.   If your bike has the Pre-CANBUS ECM tell us and we will supply the appropriate parts.
• We need to know the switch wire length required. This 'HD Control Switch Wire Length' document  provides all the information needed for you to tell us what we need to know about the length of cruise control switch wires to supply in the kit for your bike. We also need to know whether the switch wires will be run INSIDE the handlebars (1" bars or bigger, only)
• Please indicate in the drop-down menu above the cart button whether your bike has engine bars?  You can see this becomes important because the cruise computer mounts on the frame on the same bolt that is used for engine bars. See the: SOFTAIL Brochure here for details on computer mounting with and without engine bars. This link is for a MCCruise review in Heavy Duty Magazine. Please note that the spliced wiring connections and the speed sensor shown in this article are not longer required, all electrical connections are 'plug in' with no cutting of wires required, and the speed sensor is no longer used.
• Please specify the year and model of your bike when ordering - in the comments section of the Cart.

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Your cruise control

Cruise Control for Harley-Davidson CANBUS FLS & FXS SOFTAIL Range (2011-2015)

has worked flawlessly. Instructions were very concise, easy to follow. Thanks for making such a fine product.

Regards, Jim

Yeah, I’m Geezer Ron on the forum. I’m glad to see you followed up there because those guys are a bunch of gear heads and are are always looking for ways to improve their bikes. I hope you get a bunch of sales from that forum.

I’ll give bad reports when I believe they’re warranted so I also give good ones when I think they’re warranted and your cruise certainly deserves a great review. I’ve never bought a product with such good installation instructions or that works as well as yours does. I’m just so so glad I found you on line.

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