Retro fit cruise control to '03 R1150RT.

[Tuckshop]

I know this is probably a long shot but..........................

Could I retro fit the Cruise Control K64/17351 Ü to the bike and be lucky enough that all the required gubbings are already wired into the bike to make this work by simply fitting the switchgear?

 

[Tuckshop]

Any BM bike mech's out there who could comment?

 

[bandytales]

Can I suggest you post on the BMWST forum (Oilhead section).

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

Far as I know 1150RT's never came with electronic cruise control so simply plug and play would not be possible, google throws up some options of fitting an electronic cruise control but looks complicated long winded and expensive, either buy a R1200RT with cruise or look for one of the many "Throttle Lock" options

 

[Puggy]

I had an 03 1150RT and it didnt have cruise control. I fitted a Wunderlich throttle lock which worked brilliantly and once you get used to it is very easy (and safe) and makes a huge difference. I highly recommend one of these as a very cheap and easy solution. NIppy Normans sells them (as do others I expect)

 

[bandytales]

Yes, Cruise control WAS available as an option.

I, like puggy went the manual route. I actually made my own throttle lock which worked really well. Of course the manual ones wont hold speed, only throttle position. So, any inclines or declines will result in change of speed. Not a big deal for the most part.
However, to the OP's post, I personally don't think it will be a quick plug and play solution.

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

Yes, Cruise control WAS available as an option.



Can you point me to a link where it tells of R1150RT's with factory fitted cruise control?

 

[bandytales]

It was a long time ago, but I'm sure i rode one with it installed as a standard option - like radio for example.

 

[bandytales]

I seem to recall riding an 1150RT fitted with it, but looking at the parts lists I may have been mistaken!

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

nope, I just rode a couple of them.

I was interested because I may be in the market for one and would be great to have factory cruise, but nowhere on the internet can I find any confirmation of the of R1150RT ever being fitted with cruise from the factory, there is plenty of examples of people asking the same question and each time it has been confirmed that R1150RT's never had factory cruise.

 

[Tuckshop]

'nuther piccy.................

 

[(RIP) Mark H]

'nuther piccy.................

Thats from a K1200

 

[bandytales]

I think I must be mistaken. It may well have been another bike I was test riding.
Sorry for any confusion.

 

[Tuckshop]

Thats from a K1200

I think you're right, although I cannot line up any numbers from the piccy with www.RealOEM.com