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Kaoko cruise control
« on: May 06, 2012, 11:27:34 PM »
Anyone know if the KYM100 for the Xciting 500 will work on the DT300i? I don't care if it matchs the handle bar weight or not.
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2012, 09:11:28 PM »
In case no one knows what it is here is a link.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/7003/
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2012, 06:04:38 AM »
Personally, I prefer this one..   http://www.bikebone.com/miva/graphics/00000002/CB3cbust_pic3.gif

I'm more concerned of the "safety" side.

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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2012, 10:11:25 AM »
Actually I had that on my last scooter. In an accident, when I was breaking hard I was also hard on the throttle because of it.  I threw them away after! I used throttle lock on my motorcycle for years with no problem.
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2012, 01:55:54 PM »
I don't know if they have one that will fit or not, Kymcos aren't listed but one for another scooter might fit (Burgman or Silverwing maybe?) but I really like the Breakaway ones. They have a thumb release button as well as a release on breaking function.
 They just slip over your grip and have a friction type lock with a connection to your existing break leaver mount.

 http://www.brakeawayproducts.com/productinfo.html

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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2012, 07:25:44 PM »
http://db.tt/4yhhjp9p
About ready for the trip.
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2012, 11:52:41 PM »
Nice pic. Please let us know how she handles loaded up, or is it down...

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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2012, 12:18:10 AM »
It is tested quit well. I am planning a trip probably in a week or 2 of about 700K as a final test. The trip is the end of june and round trip will be between 6 and 7000k. BTW I have a bunch of pictures to put up once I figure the best way.   
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2012, 02:54:14 AM »

Back lights
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2012, 02:56:02 AM »
Front lights

Modulates on front wheel not on.
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2012, 02:24:30 PM »
Racewalker - I really like your Givi tank cover.  can you provide the model number?

Thanks,

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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2012, 04:05:21 PM »
I believe it is the GIVI T455 Scooter bag.

http://www.givi.ca/en/sacs_detail.php?sac=68

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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2012, 06:14:20 PM »
You are right on the tunnel bag. Everything on the bike is Givi except for the seat bag which is a custom bag frm Twisted Thottle. I am not home right now so don't have the catalog here to look it up.
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2012, 01:45:41 AM »
Did a test run on the unit today. 300k south east to Regina Sask. Supposed to be about 10k wind today.  Wind picked up all the way down. Running about 110K with W/NW wind, all bags loaded heavy for a good test run. Mileage about 79 miles per imp. gal. Same trip back head wind around 30k with gusts over 50k. Running 90 to 100k fuel milage 62 miles per. Very hard to hold in those side gusts. Hope I don't have winds like that on my trip next month. Total trip today was 612k.
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Re: Kaoko cruise control
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2012, 04:31:40 AM »
Lots of people will hate the idea but I have always used a thick "o" ring between the grip, and the lever mount as a cruise control. There is just enough friction to hold the throttle, and nothing to fiddle with. Cost is almost .80 cents. (I know right!)
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