Motorcycle Cruise Controls

I put a mccruise on my thunderbird about 9 years ago, has never missed a beat 140 k later, no wrist cramps no speeding fines. Just installed one on a rocket 3, slight problem on my behalf installing it, rang them and sorted it out in 5 mins.
Would highly recommend them, adds another level to relaxing while you ride, not having to adjust speed and move your hands around. Awesome

I first started using your electronic cruise control on my 2005 BMW and was so impressed with the ease of installation. I live in the northern parts of WA and therefore have lots of straight constant speeds and given the range of the bikes these days it is great that after over 3 hours in the saddle my right wrist and shoulder are not sore. I did try a throttle locker but found them very dangerous.
When I decided to move back to jap bikes I first made sure you made a kit for the Kawasaki 1400 GTR, little did we know that Kawasaki changed many things around on their 2010 model that meant relocating some of the kit components , but with your help we made it work, The bike has travelled over 70000 km now with 6 trips across Australia and has never faulted even with temperatures at 50C. You have a fantastic product well worth the cost, your mounting instruction are well detailed and easy to follow. A great Aussie Product by a great Aussie company.
Cheers Jeff Hodges

Approximate cost: $1350

Re Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports 2018. I've had the cruise control system fitted for a couple of months now and I'm very impressed with its performance. There's been no problem at all with its functionality, and performs very similarly to other CC systems I've experienced on Yamaha FJR and BMW R1200GS bikes. The setup parameters have worked just fine, I've not felt any need to make adjustments. The Slim version of the MC Cruise switch fits neatly next to the handlebar switch block and is very unobtrusive.

Thanks to Tony and Frank for providing and fitting a great product

Hi Frank,

Re: KTM 1190 Adventurer CC

I did about 700 km on my bike on the weekend (with 40 Kg of equipment on the back) and the CC was excellent, I didn't need to make any adjustments to the settings as it was spot on.

I found the application of the CC to be very very smooth right from the start, it also seems to hold the speed very good as well.

About half of the Ks were done on smooth flowing (A) roads and about half were done on (B) roads with lots of hills and bends and it was great.
It puts a new level of comfort and safety into riding, thanks for your work Saturday morning.

Thanks Frank & Tony

Regards
Ian Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia 14 October, 2019

Approximate cost: $850

Hi Tony and Frank,
I ride a 2013 Harley Dyna . I had my MCCruise fitted in Swansea NSW and was impressed from the moment I rode the bike. I enjoy riding from Sydney straight to Surfers Paradise abt 10hrs. I have been riding on the race track and road for over 50yrs. the MCCruise adds a new dimension of freedom. Thanks MCCruise

Hi Tony,
You were a definite life saver on 27/7/19, when I was having problems with my cruise control. Your ability to diagnose the problem over the phone was amazing and it was a problem with the electrics on my Boom Trike, not the MC Cruise. The cruise has worked perfectly ever since. Product and after sales service second to none! Thank you so much.

Tony,

Super smooth install (on my GSX-R1000R), took about 50 min, including being anal with the routing, and ties..I had the bike ready to snap everything in, thanks to your advance instructions..performs flawless, don't even think I gotta tweak it..got here in 3 days...SUPER service..I recommended you to a friend, who is a high end product distributor..I really think your service, and product are outstanding..thanks again,

John Illinois, USA 22 June, 2019

Approximate cost: $583

Feedback on MCCruise for Africa Twin - Manual shift

Hi Gents, just wanted to pass on my thanks and appreciation for the excellent instructions and the awesome cruise control kit.

The install of the kit is a fair amount of work but nothing beyond my mechanical, auto electrical skills and patience.

I have so far tested and used the unit for a 2 day, thousand km trip and love it.

It makes the boring metro and highway sections that take an hour to escape Brisbane and surrounds considerably less effort on the concentration and makes sticking to the speed limit an easy task once out of the heavy traffic. Highway use is where the unit truly excels with easy setting, smooth operation and no surging when climbing or descending a hill.

Truly impressed with the product.

Regards and thanks, David Queenland, Australia 16 June, 2019

(price is cost delivered including GST)

Approximate cost: $887

Hi Tony and Frank,

I received my cruise kit on Friday 15th March at about 2.30pm and had finished the installation on Saturday and on Monday 18th March did 350kms and used it heaps.

Thank you for the service the great product and excellent instructions. Well done guys.

Regards,
Craig Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia 19 March 2019

Approximate cost: $705

Havent spent much time on my bike ( 2012 Thunderbird Storm)
since having the cruise control fitted Melbourne to Adelaide being the longest ride and the cruise control worked as they said it would, bloody excellent
Thank You
Gus

From the start everything was easy , from the first phone call , to ordering and delivery was quick , installation instructions were simple and easy to understand and follow .
And the set-up of the final product was Great, now to clock up some k's and rest that wrist.
Fitted this kit to a 2017 Honda Africa Twin.
Thanks for a great product .

Fitted the MCCruise to my 2015 Valkyrie a couple of months ago. The install was straightforward thanks to the comprehensive instructions supplied. I used it extensively towing a camper on the Southern Cross 5 day Poker Run through outback Queensland recently and was very happy with the way it performed. The factory calibration was perfect and it holds the set speed very well. I like that it is quite gentle on acceleration and deceleration so the bike doesn't lurch too much. Highly recommended product for anyone wanting to give their throttle hand a break.
Cheers,
Craig, Cairns Qld.

Approximate cost: $1150

Hi Tony,

What can I say but ,Thank you very much.

Vacuum actuator was the problem (in my FJR1300 Yamaha MCCruise), all stripped,cleaned and road tested and all good.

Once again thank you. Great to buy Aussie and then get great after sales service (FREE) by you.

Cheers

Paul - Adelaide Hills, Australia 26 July, 2018

Approximate cost: $1

Hi

Just fitted the MCCruise control to my Blackbird. No issues with the install, and also happy with the "factory" config.

I am impressed with the installation guide and the overall quality of your product.

Thank you
Ray - July 9, 2018 Ingham, Queensland, Australia

Approximate cost: $1160

G’day Frank.

So nearly 3 months later I still had the MCCruise package in the bike cave. I hadn’t been game to install it prior to a planned ride in case I stuffed it up and was left with my bike off the road. How wrong was I. I’m so excited, I had to reply with something you can use as a ‘testimonial’ perhaps.

Yesterday was the designated day. I got up early to clean the bike cave so I had a spotless work area that I could actually move in. By 10am I was ready to put the bike on the stand, and so it started. I opened the carton and laid out all the parts neatly on the bench. Daunted by the small dictionary that accompanied the hardware, I set about the anticipated 2 weeks of reading. To my delight it was a picture book! How good was this! I think it said read everything before you start – but whose got that sort of patience. Away I went – one pictured instruction at a time. A lunch break came and went and progress was good. By early afternoon all the hardware was mounted and the electrical was started. How could I expect this to go well? Those plugs? I’ve always wondered how something so fiddly was manufactured let alone worked on. How simple are they! A design masterpiece! And the photos make it so simple to dismantle them! So all of a sudden I only have one wire left to connect to the front brake switch. A little extra heat shrink to hide the ‘orange wire’ (I’m not riding a KTM) and I’m done. Now to reconnect the battery cable and watch the whole thing go up in smoke! That was yesterday and still no smoke!!! And the best feeling? Switching it on and seeing all the lights come on. Apparently that means “the connection is correct”. Yee-hah! I ran through the diagnostics page, adjusting cable free play etc as described. I expected failure at every point due to doubting my abilities, but all responses were as specified. Unbelievable! Now to hit the long road and give it a good test. I’m excited!

Now don’t assume I’m a wizard by any stretch of the imagination. This is designed to encourage others to ‘have a go’. Honestly – the set of DETAILED instructions made it child’s play (almost). These guys have gone above and beyond to make this as simple as it can get. They must do numerous installations to develop such a detailed document describing any expected pitfalls and solutions (with PHOTOS). If you have a few tools and right mindset, I cannot see any issues whatsoever. I completed this install in about 7 hrs on a 2014, ABS, Triumph Thunderbird Storm, including packup, cleanup & test ride. I was methodical, and often read each step twice to be sure. I was in no rush, and now have a great sense of achievement. Many thanks MCCruise. Thumbs up!

Now I’m dreaming of an Africa Twin – so looks like I’ll be in touch again soon

Regards
Geoff - Point Lookout QLD Australia 2 July, 2018

Approximate cost: $1150

Just wanted to send a short note to tell you how pleased I am with your product, I've installed a unit on an '05 FJR; went on like a breeze, the setup and calibration was easy and Ive put it through many check rides and it performs as advertised, I'm really enjoying it! Thanks Again!
Chris G.
Charleston, WV

Tony,

It is 8:30PM in Eastern Texas, USA. You phoned earlier today to tell me that there were issues about delivery of the cruise control back to me after having been repaired and at your facility. I had notified you that the parts are sitting at a FedEx facility 25 miles from me and had already been there for at least a full day. And they are refusing delivery until April 16. Which is an additional 5 days for the parts to be at their facility from the date they arrived at that facility. I am only recalling the circumstances of our communications to remind you which customer I am! I am sure you deal with many unusual and mind bending events on a daily basis.

The reason for my email is to let you know how happy I am. It is such a breath of fresh air that you have taken the time to keep me informed of the events as all has unfolded. My first thought was this will be a waste of effort to ship this broken part half way around the world. Why should anyone pay attention to my desires....after all, we are on completely opposite sides of the planet from one another. There are 7 BILLION people on this planet, I'm just one customer!

When researching your products 4 years ago I read then that you have global customer service and I cannot say enough about how impressed I am that your company stands behind its reputation. You have won me as a customer for life. I will always recommend your company with a personal testament to your character and the quality of your products.

Exemplary attention to customers and the details of your products.

Great work! As a customer and fellow human being, I appreciate your efforts beyond words.

Yours truly,

Glen Texas, USA April 13 2018

Approximate cost: $170

MC Cruise control on Yamaha MT-09 Tracer review -
Completing the touring capability of an already super-versatile motorbike.

I have been riding motorbikes since I was 16 and have owned many kinds of bikes - loving them all. I think I could be described as one of those “hard-core” riders: I have never accepted not riding just to avoid highways even when I had the possibility of “transporting” my motorbike on a car trailer or a train When if I commute every day on roads I am not fond of riding, often I take the long way home and enjoy the sense of freedom that only two wheels can give.

After more than 29 years riding I finally got to put a leg over a very nice bike: relatively light, comfortable (after changing the seat), with almost electric engine torque and which is cheap enough to pay for a nice one week adventure with the price difference with its competitors - The Yamaha MT-09 Tracer MY 2017.

One thing I was really missing on this bike was a cruise control: the bike is so torquey that it is very difficult to avoid playing with the gas and and so responsive you feel it always pushing you forward and back. And of course Cruise Control comes in very handy when riding to your destination on highways.

I had two solutions: wait for the new 2018 Touring Tracer with an out of pocket expense of 3200 Euro taking into account the discount I could get on MY 2017) - or find a way to adapt the MY 2017 to my needs and save big money for my next trip to Spain.

I knew MCCruise from a Webbikeworld review more than two years ago and I even contacted them to see if I could set up something on my beloved Moto Guzzi Stelvio at that time. This time, I started to dig on the internet and ask in some forums and in few minutes, I realized that there was a completely new electronic kit for my Tracer with the possibility to use the XT1200 switch! Sweet and Clean and it also fit my budget!

I ordered the kit the same day I paid for my new 2017 Tracer and purchased the XT1200 left handlebar switch from ebay in Germany.

After receiving the installation instruction manual pdf I decided that the installation was not too difficult and the instruction were very clear, so I went for DIY.

The kit was shipped 10 days afterordering and arrived only 4 days after despatch(Australia-France… well done TNT!). Just two days after that, the XT1200 left-hand switchblock landed on my workbench.

The day after, my bike was stripped down and I was already installing the kit. All cables and connections are very well crafted, and following the instructions was not difficult at all, even when English is not my mother tongue. I think that I installed everything in less than three hours, not sure about timing, but it was in one single morning between breakfast and lunch during one of my vacation days (late wake-up…). It could have been less - I spent time double checking, triple checking and checking again.

That morning I should have drunk my second espresso, because when I finished everything and all seemed to be ok… the unit did not turn on! Checked again… nothing. I reassembled the bike for a test ride and noticed that the speedometer was not reading!

Here I realized that I needed some help, so I wrote an email and the feedback from MCCruise was quick, kind and clear. Two day afterwards, by arrangement, Tony and Frank helped me to troubleshoot my installation and in less than 20 minutes we realized that I had connected one of the two-way plugs to the wrong place!!! In fact, in the instructions it clearly states the color of the wires of that connector, but… I did not do my espresso break that morning!!! Click! Clack! Everything on properly!

We also went through the main steps of the calibration and I finally put back the fuel tank and all the chassis pieces. That was 5 days ago when the bike odometer read around 500 km. Today I have 1200 km and tested the cruise in a variety of situations and “smooth” is the word I may choose to describe it.

The cruise control can be customized on the speed increment and on other parameters, but I found the standard values work fine for me.
The Tracer engine can push the bike with no effort and the cruise control masters the throttle much better than me (sigh!). When engaging it while decelerating it will remember the speed where you press the Set switch and after one or two second the bike gently speed up to that speed, as I said just here above: “smooth”. Disengaging the cruise control is very easy and intuitive, either brake or press the clutch or press the On/Off switch of the cruise control. (Brakes are recommended.)

After the first full tank with the MC Cruise, I also realize that I am saving gasoline in my day-to-day commuting, where 70% of the 50km is on a metropolitan highway (110Km/h speed limit). I calculated that I reached 24Km/l vs the 20 Km/l I calculated before the MCCruise control was installed. (a 20% improvement!) I can also guarantee that the kit is showerproof, a fundamental attribute for anything moving around Paris in fall, winter and spring time.

In the end, I saved a lot and I am very happy with my choice: I completed the touring capability of a very versatile motorbike, I saved money, I came out with a clean installation of an XT1200 left control switch and I am saving gasoline! What’s more to desire?

…..only one or two months of vacation getting lost in an unknown, distant country!

Paris, April 10th 2018
Simone

Approximate cost: $750

Thank you for the fine product.

I have installed it on my 2014 Honda F6B Goldwing. It works flawlessly.

One thought for your installation instructions...Do mention that there are two identical plugs down low, on the right side of the bike, one for the brake light signal and one for the speedometer signal. The brake light signal plug is the one we're after.

Peter 11 April, 2018 Canada.

Approximate cost: $1150

Hi Tony,
Just want to give you feedback regarding the Throttle-By-Wire Cruise Control we bought for our Polaris Ace 570 ATV.
As a trial agronomist I use the Polaris (with installed boom) for spraying my trials all over the Liverpool plains. After using the MCCruise QuadCruise several times I can say that it is a really helpful tool. Now I can spray with accurate and constant speed which is an important part of trial management.
It is very simple to use (just three buttons) and makes my job more precise and easy.
I have to emphasize that customer support from your company was at the highest level. Thank you and all the best.
Branko.

Trials Agronomist – Liverpool Plains & Namoi Valley, NSW Australia
6 April, 2018

Approximate cost: $885

Hi,

I have fitted the McCruise kit to my KTM1190R Adventure and travelled over 1,000 miles. It is working really well. I have owned a Tiger 1200 and a Tiger 800 with cruise Triumph control and the McCruise is just as good. I like the fact I can engage cruise at any speed in any gear. Even at 30mph in 3rd the speed is steady and I cannot detect any surging so cruise must be making tiny adjustments and not spoiling my ride. Having had cruise control in Cars for 18 years and bikes for 6 years I would never want to own a large capacity bike without it. We have 13,000 speed cameras in the UK and increasingly average speed cameras are being use so the ability to hold a steady speed is essential and the McCruise makes this so easy to accomplish. This allows me to focus on the road ahead and not ride looking down at my speedo.

Adrian UK 30 March, 2018

Approximate cost: $650

I installed this kit and it is so detailed to install that it was as if you were there to help guide me along the entire time. This is going to be awesome I’m sure. I’ll update you after I put some miles on it.
Thanks Again,
James - 14 March, 2018 NC, USA

Approximate cost: $976

Hey Tony,

I saw your sale and jumped at the opportunity (to buy my MCCruise for the Yamaha FJ-09). The shipping was lightning fast! I did the install two days ago and just had to drop a line to let it you know the CC works flawlessly. It is absolutely amazing. And I have to compliment you again on the thoroughness of your installation instructions. It took a while, but the steps are so detailed and easy to follow with nothing left out. I'm very impressed with the whole package, to say the least.

Thank you again for such a great product and service! Ride on!

Michael - Plain City Utah - 12 March, 2018

Approximate cost: $600

Good day Australia !!!
Just a quick update on the cruise control on my wife's Dyna. We finally got a nice day for her first test ride with your cruise control on her bike and it works flawlessly for her. She is very happy with the performance - as was I when I tested it.

I want to again thank you both for your support. I wouldn't be surprised if you receive more orders in the future from the Wichita area.

Dwight - 10 March, 2018

Approximate cost: $1000

Hi Tony,
Just had to tell you: Loving the cruise on my ST1300. Ha ha what a joy!
Getting the hang of using my right hand after many years of holding the throttle open. The MCCruise holds steady and smooth as silk when I engage it.
Mighty!
Cheers, Ian - 26 February, 2018 Tuckombil, NSW, Australia

Approximate cost: $1200

Tony,
just a quick note to say, I received the Mccruise control for my Yamaha MT09 Tracer the morning of Tuesday 20th, the easy to follow instructions had it fitted and calibrated in about 5 hours during the afternoon including removing and replacing the Yamaha plastics and two cups of tea.

I went for a 560km test ride the next day (yesterday) and everything works very well, it's hard to imagine how you could possibly improve something that works this well, I can't think of a single thing I would change to improve anything, it just works, it's perfect,

Thanks again and well done on creating an excellent product mate.

Best regards,

Phil - Ulverstone, Tasmania 22 February, 2018

Approximate cost: $720

G’Day Frank

Thank you very much for your help to solve the problem with my cruise control, your explanation and the Manuals & documents you sent were extremely help full without them I would still be riding around without the cruise working. The first check was the vacuum hose which was in perfect order, so then following the instructions in the manual I removed the Actuator Solenoid Valve Pack to check and clean, The needle in the vacuum Solenoid was stuck closed and needed a gentle tap to remove it. So after a clean with cotton buds and metho I reassembled and road tested. I’m happy to say that the cruise is back working again as new.
Thankyou again
Cheers
John 3 February, 2018 Somewhere in Oz

Hi Tony,

RE: ST1300 MCCruise control failure.

As I said I removed the Vacuum unit and cleaned the solenoids as per your instructions sheet. I also did the diagnostic test which was as per the sheet and that came out OK. This morning I took the bike for a ride and it is working perfectly. I appreciate your patience and help Tony. I would certainly recommend you to anyone looking for a cruise control. You are free to put the following review on your website:

"I have a Honda ST1300 (2007) which had been fitted with a vacuum cruise control originally purchased from MCCRUISE. The unit failed a few weeks ago and I rang Tony for some advice. He spent a good 20 minutes on the phone trying to diagnose the problem - I might add he did this while on Christmas Holidays. He couldn't resolve it over the phone and I took the bike across to Mt Waverley yesterday. Tony did some diagnostics and had the problem diagnosed in no time at all. I am delighted with the service and cost, and I would recommend MCCruise to anyone without hesitation."
Thanks again Tony,

Regards

John - 1 February, 2018 Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Approximate cost: $25

Firstly, I love it when things just do exactly what they say they will. This cruise control is such a one. It truly is "plug and play". The very detailed instruction booklet contained everything I needed to fit the control to my bike (KTM 1190 Adventure R). The instructions would allow someone who had never worked on their bike before to successfully connect up the control box. It even included advice on which parts of the bike's wiring may be hard to get at or tricky to get out of mounting clips.
When I ordered, there was a problem with the type of control box for my bike. Even though the problem was outside their control, the team at MC Cruise were very apologetic and kept me up to date with progress. Eventually, the kit arrived sooner than they had indicated and it was despatched straight to me.
I had to contact the office with an issue while setting up (you really do need to make sure all those little terminals are fully pushed into the connector!). Steve was very helpful and we had the problem solved within minutes. The cruise control has tested perfectly at all speeds I am likely to do. My only comment would be that it is slightly less subtle in controlling the throttle as we come over a crest and drop down the other side. Not too bad, just noticeable.
This is the third MC Cruise I have installed (Suzuki Burgman 650 and Triumph Tiger 800). All have been of the highest quality and done exactly what it said on the box. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Honda CTX700 owner, 2018

I'm a returning customer. Seven years and over 100,000km ago the guys from MC Cruise fitted a cruise control to my Suzuki Burgman AN650. As I live in the same city as MC Cruise headquarters, I paid the extra to have them fit it. I loved my Burgman, but it was a pain to work on because of the complicated body work. I watched them fit it and was impressed with their workshop as well as their workmanship. The end product worked spectacularly and out-lived the bike. I used it every day & loved it. Not just that it probably saved me from a hundred speeding fines, saved fuel on long hauls & saved wrist muscles - it just made every ride more relaxing & more fun.

I've just had MC Cruise fitted to my replacement bike, a CTX700 cruiser. I got a discount in return for leaving my bike with them for a week while they documented the fitting process specific to my model. It works beautifully. I expected no less.

Perhaps the most telling testimonials are those involving things going wrong. My latest installation was not without incident. While the cruise control worked perfectly, I was absolutely certain that my speedo error increased from 6% to 17%. It turns out that when I had the chain and sprockets changed over 1000 km earlier, they fitted the wrong size rear sprocket. The speedo error only came to my attention because I got a ride from a friend to pick up the bike and after following her home I accused her of speeding... yes I still find it embarrassing. My point is that Tony and Frank remained professional and were very generous with their time. Their product speaks for itself. I cannot recommend them enough.

Robin - Australia. January, 2018

Approximate cost: $1160