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3. While the cruise control is controlling the bike’s speed, depressing and holding the SET key
results in the bike smoothly accelerating until the SET key is released (or until the bike
achieves the cruise control’s maximum operating speed - this is not recommended). The rate
at which acceleration takes place is a function of the power of the bike and the position of the
sensitivity switch [Refer to section 10] on the cruise computer;
4. Used in conjunction with the ON/OFF switch, it puts the cruise control in ‘diagnostic mode’.
While riding the bike, the cruise control can be set to a higher speed by:
a.
Opening the throttle and pressing the ‘SET’ key after the required speed is reached;
b.
Tapping the ‘SET’ key to progressively accelerate the bike;
c.
Depressing and holding the ‘SET’ key until the required speed is reached.
RES key - resumes the bikes previously set speed or decelerates the bike.
1. If the cruise control has been controlling the bike’s speed and has been deactivated using the
brakes AND the cruise control or engine have not been turned off, depressing and releasing the
RES key causes the cruise control to return to its previously set speed;
2. If the cruise control
is controlling
the bike’s speed, tapping the RES key decelerates the bike by
approximately 2kph per tap;
3. If the cruise control
is
controlling
the bike’s speed, depressing and holding the RES key down,
decelerates the bike until it is released or the bike slows beyond the cruise control’s operating
range. Releasing the key sets the computer to the current speed.
NOTE: 1. If the bike’s speed drops below 75% of the SET speed, the cruise control deactivates
by itself. This could happen on a very steep incline, but is very uncommon on large
capacity bikes. If it does, simply accelerate using the throttle and SET the cruise control
again.
2. If the bike’s speed increases to 150% of the SET speed, the cruise control
deactivates by itself. This can happen when accelerating to pass a car. If it does, simply
decelerate using the throttle and SET the cruise control again.
11. SAFETY ISSUES & FEATURES
Electrical ‘Noise’.
Noise is a broad term used to describe the electromagnetic radiation of energy. Noise is generated during rapid
changes in voltage or current levels or by radio transmitters (ignition systems, alternators, mobile phones and
other heavy current carrying wires). If noise gets coupled into the cruise control wiring harness it can create
disturbances within the cruise control computer. The cruise control may drop out after engagement or not
engage at all, but still pass all diagnostic tests.
