scoot rider
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Hi, new to the forum, my question is, can you or has anyone added cruise control to there BMW C400GT? Thanks!!
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wspollack
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If you mean a throttle lock, I've added Wunderlich's version:
Throttle Lock, C400 GT/X
Check out the deal on Throttle Lock, C400 GT/X at wunderlichamerica.com
www.wunderlichamerica.com
If I had to do it over again, I would pass on that model -- nicely machined as it is -- primarily because it turns the "wrong" way to lock in the throttle grip, i.e., it moves forward at the top, while your wrist is moving backward at the top, as you ramp up to your desired speed.
Instead, I'd look at Kaoko's version:
CCF137 | KAOKO
HAND GUARDS: Not suitable with Hand Guards GRIPS: Heated MODELS: C400X (2018-2022) C400 GT (2018-2023)
This is a little more finicky to install to a certain tolerance, but I believe it moves the correct way, with its big knobs in sync with the throttle. I didn't know about this when I bought the Wunderlich.
If you mean an actual cruise control, I installed a vacuum-operated MC Cruise (https://www.mccruise.com/en-us) in 2007 on my Suzuki Burgman 650 scooter. That's an Australian company, still in business, but it doesn't make a cruise for the C 400 bikes.
I think it's a shame, a serious omission, an insult to owners, and so on, by the way, that BMW did not see fit to offer an actual cruise control on the C 400 GT, despite the bike's having throttle-by-wire, a lot of sensors already in place (for ABS, speedometer, etc.), and despite BMW's offering cruise on most of its other bikes. You call that a Grand Tourer? Seems to me it would have been trivial, in terms of effort and cost.
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scoot rider
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If you mean a throttle lock, I've added Wunderlich's version:
Throttle Lock, C400 GT/X
Check out the deal on Throttle Lock, C400 GT/X at wunderlichamerica.comwww.wunderlichamerica.com
If I had to do it over again, I would pass on that model -- nicely machined as it is -- primarily because it turns the "wrong" way to lock in the throttle grip, i.e., it moves forward at the top, while your wrist is moving backward at the top, as you ramp up to your desired speed.
Instead, I'd look at Kaoko's version:
CCF137 | KAOKO
HAND GUARDS: Not suitable with Hand Guards GRIPS: Heated MODELS: C400X (2018-2022) C400 GT (2018-2023)kaoko.com
This is a little more finicky to install to a certain tolerance, but I believe it moves the correct way, with its big knobs in sync with the throttle. I didn't know about this when I bought the Wunderlich.
If you mean an actual cruise control, I installed a vacuum-operated MC Cruise (https://www.mccruise.com/en-us) in 2007 on my Suzuki Burgman 650 scooter. That's an Australian
I think it's a shame, a serious omission, an insult to owners, and so on, by the way, that BMW did not see fit to offer an actual cruise control on the C 400 GT, despite the bike's having throttle-by-wire, a lot of sensors already in place (for ABS, speedometer, etc.), and despite BMW's offering cruise on most of its other bikes. You call that a Grand Tourer? Seems to me it would have been trivial, in terms of effort and cost.
Hi Bill, thanks for the reply, I am not a fan of throttle locks, but thanks for taking the time to post your recommendations, I to am really surprised they don't off it, hopefully maybe on a newer model in a few years, it sure would be nice! Take care, ride safe!!If you mean a throttle lock, I've added Wunderlich's version:
Throttle Lock, C400 GT/X
Check out the deal on Throttle Lock, C400 GT/X at wunderlichamerica.comwww.wunderlichamerica.com
If I had to do it over again, I would pass on that model -- nicely machined as it is -- primarily because it turns the "wrong" way to lock in the throttle grip, i.e., it moves forward at the top, while your wrist is moving backward at the top, as you ramp up to your desired speed.
Instead, I'd look at Kaoko's version:
CCF137 | KAOKO
HAND GUARDS: Not suitable with Hand Guards GRIPS: Heated MODELS: C400X (2018-2022) C400 GT (2018-2023)
This is a little more finicky to install to a certain tolerance, but I believe it moves the correct way, with its big knobs in sync with the throttle. I didn't know about this when I bought the Wunderlich.
If you mean an actual cruise control, I installed a vacuum-operated MC Cruise (https://www.mccruise.com/en-us) in 2007 on my Suzuki Burgman 650 scooter. That's an Australian company, still in business, but it doesn't make a cruise for the C 400 bikes.
I think it's a shame, a serious omission, an insult to owners, and so on, by the way, that BMW did not see fit to offer an actual cruise control on the C 400 GT, despite the bike's having throttle-by-wire, a lot of sensors already in place (for ABS, speedometer, etc.), and despite BMW's offering cruise on most of its other bikes. You call that a Grand Tourer? Seems to me it would have been trivial, in terms of effort and cost.