cruise mate definition

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CRUISE-MATE MOTORCYCLE throttle CRUISE control

• No; Cruise-Mate is a mechanical throttle friction device, it does not release when applying the brakes, it needs to turned on and off manually, however you can still operate throttle with Cruise-Mate set.
• The original star wheel provided by Harley-Davidson is very small and tucked under control making it very difficult to access. The original equipment star wheel also utilizes a very fine pitch thread, which takes several turns of the star to engage or disengage the throttle lock feature. Cruise-Mate consists of a solid stainless steel cartridge assembly with much coarser internal threads, which nearly doubles the vertical action of the friction device with the same amount of rotary motion. This allows our Cruise-Mate to engage and disengage twice as fast as the original star wheel device. Cruise-Mate also incorporates an infinitely adjustable lever style handle for easy access by the thumb of the operator. Cruise-Mate will typically apply sufficient pressure to hold the throttle in place with 1/4 turn or less of the handle.
• Yes; Cruise-Mate utilizes a soft tip to apply pressure to the throttle tube, allowing you to still turn the throttle without doing damage to the throttle tube.
• No; Anyone with average mechanical ability will be able to install Cruise-Mate in well under an hour. All Cruise-Mate's come with very complete installation and operating instructions including pictures every step of the way. And if you do run into a problem, we're available via a toll free phone number to help.
• No; One of the most unique features of Cruise-Mate is how simple it is to adjust. Inside the handle is a spring loaded spline, which makes it so easy to adjust you can even perform adjustments while riding if you wish. Simply pull down on the handle and rotate it forward or back a notch or two, and release.
• No, we mold a Nylon tip (same material most throttle tubes are made from) inside the Cruise-Mate insert which is the only part that makes contact with the throttle tube.
• If after installing Cruise-Mate you decide it's not what you wanted, let us know, we'll provide you with a free screw in bushing that will return your control asssembly to the original  thread size, allowing you to operate your bike exactly as it was previously.