SV650S 'Redneck' Cruise Control

... Remember that this device basically keeps the throttle open and cancels the return spring movement. In simple terms ... use this simple device at your own discretion. I take no responsibility for anything you end up doing to your bike and/or other property if you choose to try/use this device.

Also check local and state laws to ascertain if it's legal.

Definitely not for new and/or inexperienced riders, around town, twisties, etc.

OK ... so this really isn't a project nor a mod but it is a great little tip/trick for touring.

I had read some posts around forums of the 'Redneck' cruise control using a Caterpillar o-ring. I wrote down the size and wandered down to the local Cat dealer. Well the part number I found all over the forums was not the correct size for the SV so the after narrowing it down some the guy at the service desk (who rides a Suzuki cruiser) gives me about 20 different o-rings about the size I needed and tells me to go out to my bike in the parking lot and try them and when I find one that is suitable he will get the part number.

After about 5 different o-rings I find the perfect fit. I go back inside and he looks it up in the Cat parts book and it's Cat Part # 1S0004. I say, 'Well I'll take 2 to start with' and get out my wallet. He says 'Dont worry about it. Think of it as a gift from one bike rider to another'. Nice bloke. I thank him kindly and leave.

I tried out my new 'Redneck' cruise control last weekend during an eight hour 2-up ride down through Tennessee. It worked perfectly. When I got to TN232 'The Baby Dragon' I just rolled it back onto the bar end weight (cruise control OFF) and the slid it back for the interstate ride home (cruise control ON).

It does not hold 100%, just enough that it takes all the return spring weight off my right hand so I just need to basically rest my hand on the throttle. I can take my right hand off the throttle to stretch it a bit and after about 15 secs I have lost maybe 3-5 mph. Perfect! Just the right amount of friction.

At first I did not like that the o-ring was yellow but now think its good as it stands out and I can see if I forgot to take it off for riding around town.Its definitely a winner in my books and will help my right hand soreness and cramping big time when touring.

BTW, I have used the Cramp Buster a lot and they are great but found this better for my specific purpose. And, yes, I still carry the Cramp Buster under my seat as Plan B.

... Remember that this device basically keeps the throttle open and cancels the return spring movement. In simple terms ... use this simple device at your own discretion. I take no responsibility for anything you end up doing to your bike and/or other property if you choose to try/use this device.

Also check local and state laws to ascertain if it's legal.

Definitely not for new and/or inexperienced riders, around town, twisties, etc.