Just checking on whether any members ever purchased a Kaoko cruise control kit for a 2017 model year.
Any one purchased a Kaoko friction style cruise control?
From twisted throttle site, there are 2 models for CB1100.
I am a bit confused.
For 11-17 MY, the suggested model is KAO-HND-3019 (30mm/19mm).
For 14-15 My, the suggested model is KAO-HND-100C (no dimentions specs).
Personally, I thought ALL CB1100 used the same identical throttle system.
Any other Cruise Control makes that members would recommend?
Any one ever measured the handlebar inner & outer diameter?
Any other comments.
Thanks
Looking at the Kaoko site:
The 100C is Chrome for the Delux.
The 3019 is black and is listed for our bikes, that are not delux.
Our handlebars are 7/8 inch. Inside, I don't know. I guess 19mm (from the Kaoko site).
I have a BrakeAway on the CB and Throttlemiester on the ST.
Just to reconfirm, from your experience the 3019 will fit my 2017 without any modification.
Popgun, says it's for a VFR800. Does it fit the CB1100?
Alain, better wait until someone who's actually installed one posts. Neither popgun nor I have one. My $20 plastic throttle lock works pretty well when I need such a thing.
If you are asking me, I have no experience with the 2017 or the Kaoko. However, a perusal of the parts fiche shows the same part numbers for the internals of the damper for the '13 and the '17. Thus, the bars would seem to be the same diameter internally.
Kaoko site lists the 3019 for all models except the DLX. If you are still apprehensive, give them a call and verify.
IMO, they'll fit fine.
Keep in mind that you can easily remove a bar end and make your own measurements.
Cormanus, when you look on the page I linked, on the left it shows I searched on CB1100 and 3019 comes up.
When you select our bike from their listing (CB1100A on their list) it brings up the 3019. Fits more than one bike apparently. Which I can understand.
I know the above looks like the same thing twice. Its because I edited it.
I ordered one when I first got my 2013 std in 2015. Kaoko web site said it would fit, IF I remember correctly it was also listed as fitting the VFR800. After my best efforts and a lot of inventive words I couldn't get it to fit, I had installed this product on 2 previous bikes of mine plus my wife's so I had the procedure pretty well down.
I returned it and At THAT TIME they stopped listing it as fitting the CB1100, maybe things have changed.
I just use a cramp buster and am satisfied with that for my rides.
Based on 4 Paws' post, I would not order one unless I called them and asked about it.
Thanks popgun. You did better with the Kaoko site than me. I couldn't find it all the first time around.
There was one on the ST1300 I rented in the US. It was OK, but I never really bonded with it. I think it's because I'm so used to electronic cruise control in the car that the whole throttle lock seems rather primitive. The simple one I have does the trick on a long ride so I can give my had a rest, but it requires constant adjustment to maintain a set speed.