I was just reading a thread about Cruise Control and thought of a question I've had but never remember to ask at the dealer or when riding with others. I have an '05 RG and seldom use the cruise but when I do, I am always unsure whether it is OK to leave my hand on the throttle. When I've ridden with the cruise on I've never detected the throttle moving but don't want to harm the cables or connections if they are in use during the cruise engage. Looked in the manuel and it is silent on that. So, can you keep your right hand on the grip when cruise is engaged?

 

i ussuly just rest it there use it all the time and i can feel it moving when in hilly areas

 

Yep, I do it all the time. And you can feel the throttle moving.

 

....... absolutely you can keep your hands on the grip.
You'll feel the grip move when the cruise accelerates your scooter, just lighten up on your hold & let'r go.

 

Just used mine a lot in Wyoming and South Dakota. Did about 1500 miles. Used the cruise during a good part of the trip. Did not feel my throttle move at all, and I keep my hand there all the time. Mine may be electronic cruise though. (?)

 

Mine is electronic cruise too, I thought all the HD Cruise were Electronic. Would that make a difference?

 

The throttle doesn't move on TBW models (08's and up). Never had cruise on on a TBC bike, but it seem logical that the throttle would move.

Dave

 

Thanks for the information. As always, lots of knowledge out there.

 

The only thing I have to be careful of is after going up a hill, when starting down to make sure the throttle can move and is not held by your hand.

 

Grip does not move on TBW when cruise is on.