Heck, can't beat cruise control on regional cruises, either.

This is my 1st bike with c.c. - never knew I'd like it so much.

 

I've had cruise control on a couple of bikes. Might have used it 3 times total. Call me odd, but I like to be the one in control of my throttle.
Also, I don't have a drink holder, nor a cell phone mounting gizmo. I can stop if I get thirsty, and check if I missed any threating phone calls.

 

You're odd. With cruise, you're still in control of the throttle. You can turn cruise on and off with a quick, simple twist of the wrist.

As for the drink and phone holders, I'm with you there.

 

Wouldn't be without cruise control, use it all the time, same with a phone holder, invaluable for navigating out of state.

Also put a few miles on today, 50 degrees on Dec 16 in Michigan, would be crazy not to.

 

Gotta admit, those hand guards really help. Took the bike out the other day in 50-degree weather, forgot my gloves, but it didn't really matter. Plus, they look good.

 

After a little salting here in ct I washed and waxed her up. Thinking that’s it , time to put her into hibernation. Heavy rain yesterday and decent temps predicted. Still Alive in ct.

 

I ordered the CR480MT cam yesterday. Should make for a nice afternoon project over the holiday break.

Zach

 

Started installing some 14" Carlini Pist Apes on the Heritage last night. Hope to finishing up after work today.

 

I guess I am somewhere in the middle. Will never have a cup holder. No need for that. Just one more thing to make my bike look "sloppy" If I cannot make it a half hour to work or an hour to my next "pitstop" on a ride, then I am in a big trouble riding a motorcycle. No offense to those that have them. Like Rodney Dangerfield said in 'Caddyshack' "It looks good on you" LOL

Until a few years ago, I was never about a phone holder. But then I realized, it is nice to know the time in certain situations since I do not wear a watch. It is also nice to be able to use the map app now and then.

As for cruise, just like in vehicle, there is a time and a place for it. If we are on a fairly long and straight run, and traffic is spread out, I will certainly set it. It gives my right hand the ability to stretch. Not getting any younger you know

 

Well Great news is that they aren't totaling my bike and are paying out to have it repaired!
Cost of replacement for my bike is a lot higher than the repair even with a replacement frame. That be the "harleys hold their value" playing into my favor.

Bad news is that the painter who was able to restore CVO paint jobs with touch ups retired so I got to find a paint shop that will do a touch up of the tank paint damage. Or Ill have to grab some pin striping brushes and try to match up paint and do a touch up myself.
Any suggestions for a motorcycle painter in the PNW who might be able to help would be awesome. I'd be more than willing to put down 700~1000$ to fix the paint chips instead of getting a whole new tank painted and what not.

Just gotta coordinate with the shop to get them to repair what I don't want to work on and rebuild the rest of the bike back myself.