Honda Goldwing GL1200 ©
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The most likely causes of electrical noise interference on a motorcycle is faulty spark plug leads or fitment of
non suppressed spark plug leads, or the electrical system could be in poor repair due to age or lack of
appropriate preventative maintenance.
WARNING: - It is ESSENTIAL that the spark plug leads are radio suppression type
leads and that they are in good condition. Inspect the spark plug leads for any cracks,
and replace if required. All original equipment high-tension ignition leads, in optimal
condition, should be acceptable, but the cruise control MUST NOT BE FITTED IF
AFTERMARKET SOLID CORE HIGH TENSION LEADS ARE FITTED.
Ideally all cruise control wiring should be kept as far as possible from all high voltage and high current wiring.
This is often difficult to achieve on a motorcycle due to space limitations, so it is important to FOLLOW THE
WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
WARNING: - Make sure that the bike’s battery and charging system are in good
condition and the battery electrolyte levels are correct and the battery connections are
clean and tight. The battery acts as an electrical ‘buffer’ and absorbs electrical spike
energy and stabilises voltage in the electrical system.
‘CruiseSafe’ actuator power relay.
As an additional safety measure, MotorCycle Setup has developed a new component for use on motor cycle
cruise controls; the CruiseSafe actuator power relay.
The MotorCycle Setup ‘CruiseSafe’ actuator power relay cuts power to the cruise control throttle actuator
(throttle servo) whenever the brake is applied. This innovative safety device is unique to the MCS product
range and demonstrates the company’s dedication to building product to the highest possible levels of safety,
quality and reliability.
The ‘CruiseSafe’ cut off is a simple relay incorporated into the brake circuit so that when the brake light switch
operates, power to the cruise control actuator is shut down.
WARNING: - In order to stop the motor cycle in the event of cruise control electrical
malfunction, simply pull on the brakes. This will instantly remove power to the cruise
control actuator.
WARNING: - In the event of a major malfunction, the cruise control may re-apply the
throttle when the brakes are released. If this occurs, disconnect the loom computer plug
from the cruise control computer until the cause can be found and remedied.
WARNING: - Any erratic behaviour (cruise control disengages at random or it fails to
engage without resetting by turning the ignition switch off and back on) from the cruise
control should be regarded as suspicious. The cruise control computer should be
disconnected until the cause can be found and remedied. Contact us immediately in the
event of any unusual behaviour.
The ‘CruiseSafe’ protects you against accidental damage to the wiring loom or any sort of electrical failure or
interference in the cruise control electronics causing a malfunction, because whenever the brakes are applied,
the cruise control actuator is disconnected from power by the open relay.
