CRUISE CONTROL QUERY

[Pablo1]

Whilst on the autobahn this year I thought id use this facility on my 2014 GSA, my experience however when switching it off or cancelling as you do when some muppet in front causes you to brake was that there seemed no way to do this SMOOTHLY .
Felt like it really unsettled the bike coming off cruise, tried very hard for a smooth transition without success, seems to be a point on the front brake where when reached it goes in to a reverse lurch if this makes sense, very uncomfortable.
Is this a characteristic or should I have it checked out before my warranty runs out .
Cheers

 

[JJH]

I noticed this on my GSA but I don't see it as a problem. JJH

 

[CPJS]

They are all like that sir.
In an 'urgent' situation there is not a lot you can do about it as operating any controls instantly cuts the ignition and fuel injection, not good with a pillion.
They way I deal with it in non urgent situations it is to apply a bit of throttle before pulling the clutch lever in by a tiny bit, it is only 1/8-1/4 of an inch , that way the the bike will drop to part throttle. with a bit of practise you can be very smooth turning off the cruise control.

 

[G&T]

Funny that...I tried my cruise control just a week ago on a motorway after 2500 miles of country lane hooning. After a tiny blip on the clutch the bike would dive as the accelerator was essentially at 0 mph. So then I tried to guess where the Rev point would be by opening up the accelerator at the speed I was at in cruise control. Then the bike would lurch if you got it wrong. Not so funny at say 70mph.

In the dealership yesterday they said the trick is, when in CC and the accelerator is wound off, push the accelerator off a tad more when you want to go back to manual. The bike electronics will gradually roll off the speed allowing you chance to roll on the accelerator to the desired speed.

 

[CPJS]

Funny that...I tried my cruise control just a week ago on a motorway after 2500 miles of country lane hooning. After a tiny blip on the clutch the bike would dive as the accelerator was essentially at 0 mph. So then I tried to guess where the Rev point would be by opening up the accelerator at the speed I was at in cruise control. Then the bike would lurch if you got it wrong. Not so funny at say 70mph.

In the dealership yesterday they said the trick is, when in CC and the accelerator is wound off, push the accelerator off a tad more when you want to go back to manual. The bike electronics will gradually roll off the speed allowing you chance to roll on the accelerator to the desired speed.

I think not, if i remember it is still abrupt.
Open the throttle till the bike just starts to accelerate, back off a bit , off with the CC .Done

 

[dave hendy]

I just pull the clutch in, not a problem. I think it's excellent and now I have it I will always won't it on the bike!


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[dwb]

I love the cruise control on mine, little bit of right wrist and a dab on clutch results in smooth transition.


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[Rockred]

When none urgent, I just open the throttle with a bit of a turn, and at the same time switch the cruise control to the left and off. It's a really smooth transition .

 

[Neil W]

Best way to ccome off cruise control smoohly is close the throttle then lightly push it further (in the closed direction) , much smoother than using the clutch/dabbing the brakes or trying to switch it off using the cruise control switch

 

[leadfarmer]

Funny that...I tried my cruise control just a week ago on a motorway after 2500 miles of country lane hooning. After a tiny blip on the clutch the bike would dive as the accelerator was essentially at 0 mph. So then I tried to guess where the Rev point would be by opening up the accelerator at the speed I was at in cruise control. Then the bike would lurch if you got it wrong. Not so funny at say 70mph.

In the dealership yesterday they said the trick is, when in CC and the accelerator is wound off, push the accelerator off a tad more when you want to go back to manual. The bike electronics will gradually roll off the speed allowing you chance to roll on the accelerator to the desired speed.

Didn't know that! I'll have to try it

Until now I was doing like most folks getting the gas open to about the right place and then just touching the back brake pedal without actually braking

 

[crotchrocket]

I just clutch in, then blip the throttle and clutch out.

 

[mrtee43]

I just apply a tad of throttle and just apply a bit of pressure to the clutch lever which is just enough to trip the clutch switch and the transition is absolutely seamless . No abrupt deceleration, and no lighting up the brake lights unnecessarily.

Oh, and I never actually slide the cruise switch to off, ever ! It's always in the on position.

 

[dave hendy]

Oh, and I never actually slide the cruise switch to off, ever ! It's always in the on position.

Absolutely! Best advice going



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[ymfb]

I use the cruise control on my 2016 GSA as I did on my 2013 RT and Multistrada.

If you need to cancel it quickly there is no alternative but to rapid deceleration, but if you are planning the ride and can see you need to turn it off, increase the throttle slowly until it accelerates then cancel it.

 

[CPJS]

When none urgent, I just open the throttle with a bit of a turn, and at the same time switch the cruise control to the left and off. It's a really smooth transition .

The CC switches have been known to break on the side to side bit, so I leave mine in the unlocked position all the time

 

[Nutty]

I just apply a tad of throttle and just apply a bit of pressure to the clutch lever which is just enough to trip the clutch switch and the transition is absolutely seamless . No abrupt deceleration, and no lighting up the brake lights unnecessarily.

Oh, and I never actually slide the cruise switch to off, ever ! It's always in the on position.

I do the same.

 

[Nikonnigel]

I love the cruise control on mine, little bit of right wrist and a dab on clutch results in smooth transition.


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+1 from me also works by off and then on with the throttle.

I too think that CC is wonderful any would have it on any future bike and even surprises me!

 

[Engineer]

I just apply a tad of throttle and just apply a bit of pressure to the clutch lever which is just enough to trip the clutch switch and the transition is absolutely seamless . No abrupt deceleration, and no lighting up the brake lights unnecessarily.

Oh, and I never actually slide the cruise switch to off, ever ! It's always in the on position.

I do the same but I don't leave it on all the time like you - once you have got the 'knack' it can be quite a smooth changeover.

 

[getalife]

Best way to ccome off cruise control smoohly is close the throttle then lightly push it further (in the closed direction) , much smoother than using the clutch/dabbing the brakes or trying to switch it off using the cruise control switch

What Neil said.

 

[EVskiy]

Exactly how I deal with it, I let the throttle go a little past it's "current cruise speed" if you know what I mean? Then literally touch (slight squeeze) the clutch and it is al over in the smoothest of fashion. Had few times a glitch with cruise though, when set and say I do a 70mph on a motorway and I get to a speed restriction of 50/60mph i tend to knock speed down via cruise control paddle (set/reset one). However on a few occasions, when do in so it was literally cancelling the cruize forcing bike to drop revs suddenly and making me lurch forward as you don't expect to decelerate rapidly. Software update got it solved.

They are all like that sir.
In an 'urgent' situation there is not a lot you can do about it as operating any controls instantly cuts the ignition and fuel injection, not good with a pillion.
They way I deal with it in non urgent situations it is to apply a bit of throttle before pulling the clutch lever in by a tiny bit, it is only 1/8-1/4 of an inch , that way the the bike will drop to part throttle. with a bit of practise you can be very smooth turning off the cruise control.