I purchased an Atlas Throttle lock years ago for a BMW that I had and was never able to get it properly mounted. Then came my 390 adventure where I was able to get it installed and it works just enough to give my old hand a break once in a while. Nice vid Frank.
Hello Jon, I am an Atlas owner as well pricey, but works well. Other than in Florida... I went in a ride to the Keys with soem friends, it was almost 100. Mid way down, the glue gave way on the friction block! And the spares were all home in New York! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Hello Squid, I thought for years that CC was unimportant, then I took a three hour ride on a friend's bike with CC. I am SOLD on it now. Such a nice feature. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Dang Frank, you went above and beyond riding in the cold and heavy rain to get this video out. For as much as you ride that is worth every penny. It looks like a nice kit and keeps the factory look to the bike, which is important. I like to use my cruise every now and then, but I am by no means a "cruise dependent" rider despite the rumors 🤣. Cheers.
I would have thought that cruise would have been a real plus on some of those long highway runs. But I suppose that you tend to look for the roads less traveled where cruise would not add much. Have a great 2024!
Excellent! I was on the fence but you totally influenced me into it. I am going to try the auxiliary switch version for alternatives for our viewers. Thanks! This will work well in the wide open west.
Hello Matt, happy to have helped! With the amount of riding you do, it should be a great farkle for you. Great idea to try out the switch. I look forward to seeing how that works. It's an expensive product, and it's great that a less expensive version is available. - Frank
I would go for the MCCruise guys down under. I installed one of their systems on a 2019 V Strom 650 and it worked great. And they've been doing cruise control systems for 20+ years with a good track record.
And if you use their app and sync it to a gps it can automatically change the speed depending on what is on that road. Will be extremely handy riding through europe this coming summer.
@@jkmayhem that app is weird and after 20 + emails with them about installing the cruise system (very very helpful btw and very fast answers), as soon as I asked about the app, they stopped replying. I am guessing whatever developer they used to make the app, the relation between them has gone sour.
Nice review. I have cruise on my GSXS but really haven't used it much. I don't do much open highway running and the local freeways just have too much traffic. Thanks!
they could have taken the input for the rear brake easily, from the tail light connector, and when it lights up just cancel CC, since you have to plug into diagnostics connector on the rear seat, the brake light connector is there as well!!!
Hello Tim, filming makes things harder. And with my 10 X 10 shed as my only enclosed area to work on a bike in November, there is no room to really film. Bad lighting too. And the swearing. I do not swear on camera. 📸🤬 - Frank
The install is not fun, I recommend having someone do it after reading a few folks created electrical issues working in the headlight. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Oh sir, it was. While I was in waterproof gear, it was so damp and cold... I did not feel warm for an hour after the end of the ride. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Hello J, that's how I feel as well. As long as an aftermarket is available, I would consider a bike. If not... Oof I just do not think I can go back! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I have issues with my right shoulder and elbow tendons and nerve damage. My atlas throttle lock was a god send on my cross country trip this summer. It is good, a cruise control would be better.
Gosh, what a lovey day to go riding? Y' know ... I look forward to your _oh so spiffy_ videos ... but there's no hurry. You _CAN_ wait for an even spiffier day to film. ... Okay ... gonna look for your install video and see what's what. My $25 Atlas throttle lock has been good enough for me even on longish rides so ... ~~~ Excellent vid, thx, S
Hello Stuart, and Happy New Year to you and Mrs. Stuart! Just between us, this is my way of cleaning the 390 Adventure. But who would watch a video titled "Frank Washing His Bike." Now the bike is spiffy clean, and I tricked all of you into clicking! The Atlas is a great lock, I do have one on the bike. I just want to be spoiled by technology during my bike cleanings... - Frank
LOL wow ... "Mrs. Stuart" was looking over my shoulder and said, "Is _that_ what you want for your birthday? Jeez ... women. Now I gotta decide if I want this or not. Could you imagine a more evil wife?!' wait ... you gotta vid on you washing your bike?! where? where? oh soab ;) S
Hello Tom, I picture engineers standing around laughing about how they put the aux power behind the headlight just to make it so much fun to open, try and stuff anything in there, and close it. - Frank
I've been in my headlight about three times. Miserable. The thing that most concerns me is the moving and cramming back in. It's bound to have some effect on wires and connections eventually.
@@bacbladerunner Hello Bac, fine poin there. I know that, in frustration, I am aggressively moving wires and am probably crimping then in places I should not, and as you stated, damaging connections. I think I am DONE going in there now... unless I ever decide to move my GPS power in there.... - Frank
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I purchased an Atlas Throttle lock years ago for a BMW that I had and was never able to get it properly mounted. Then came my 390 adventure where I was able to get it installed and it works just enough to give my old hand a break once in a while. Nice vid Frank.
Hello Jon, I am an Atlas owner as well pricey, but works well. Other than in Florida... I went in a ride to the Keys with soem friends, it was almost 100. Mid way down, the glue gave way on the friction block! And the spares were all home in New York! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Cruise control is a game changer! 😎
Hello Squid, I thought for years that CC was unimportant, then I took a three hour ride on a friend's bike with CC. I am SOLD on it now. Such a nice feature. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Dang Frank, you went above and beyond riding in the cold and heavy rain to get this video out. For as much as you ride that is worth every penny. It looks like a nice kit and keeps the factory look to the bike, which is important. I like to use my cruise every now and then, but I am by no means a "cruise dependent" rider despite the rumors 🤣. Cheers.
And Happy New Year Frank. I always apricate the great videos. Hope to meet up with you someday. Take care.
I would have thought that cruise would have been a real plus on some of those long highway runs. But I suppose that you tend to look for the roads less traveled where cruise would not add much. Have a great 2024!
Rob!
A very late Happy New Year to your Dave! - Frank
When you are headed to Timfest you will enjoy your CC! - Frank
Thanks for reviewing Frank, I have been looking at this and your review has convinced me that this is the way to go.
Hello Todd, the review went up today. I really think you will love the product! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Darn it Frank! I'm trying to figure out how to justify with the Mrs. She think I spend too much on the bike already. Ha
Hello Ron, I am sure she will appreciate your extra comfort of riding with cruise control. Maybe... - Frank
Excellent! I was on the fence but you totally influenced me into it. I am going to try the auxiliary switch version for alternatives for our viewers. Thanks! This will work well in the wide open west.
Hello Matt, happy to have helped! With the amount of riding you do, it should be a great farkle for you.
Great idea to try out the switch. I look forward to seeing how that works. It's an expensive product, and it's great that a less expensive version is available. - Frank
I would go for the MCCruise guys down under. I installed one of their systems on a 2019 V Strom 650 and it worked great. And they've been doing cruise control systems for 20+ years with a good track record.
And if you use their app and sync it to a gps it can automatically change the speed depending on what is on that road. Will be extremely handy riding through europe this coming summer.
@@jkmayhem that app is weird and after 20 + emails with them about installing the cruise system (very very helpful btw and very fast answers), as soon as I asked about the app, they stopped replying. I am guessing whatever developer they used to make the app, the relation between them has gone sour.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Thanks for the video - yes, for me , any new -to-me bike must have cruise control , due to ever changing speed traps! ;)
Superb video. I did a controlled test of all the functions on my channel as well. 😊. Happy New Year! Working on a proper installation video now.
Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting! I am still very happy having CC on the 390! - Frank
Nice review. I have cruise on my GSXS but really haven't used it much. I don't do much open highway running and the local freeways just have too much traffic. Thanks!
Hello Rob, At the speeds you are traveling on the GSXS you should be controlling the throttle! I hope you are enjoying your spring riding! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I won't be doing much riding far from home until the middle of April but I do look forward to some longer adventures.
they could have taken the input for the rear brake easily, from the tail light connector, and when it lights up just cancel CC, since you have to plug into diagnostics connector on the rear seat, the brake light connector is there as well!!!
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
That looks like it works well. Missed opportunity on the installation 🤣
Hello Tim, filming makes things harder. And with my 10 X 10 shed as my only enclosed area to work on a bike in November, there is no room to really film. Bad lighting too. And the swearing. I do not swear on camera. 📸🤬 - Frank
Happy New Year Tim.
@@verbalwidget7267 May 2024 be filled with some great adventures!
Well said Tim, to you as well Vstrom brother🤣@@vtrack1963
Great video!
I want to ask, If I put in a ktm 890 left switch kit will it work? Do I have to buy the veredian?
Hello George, yes the kit is required as the computer does not know what to downrih the switch without the kit being installed. - Frank
Hola desde chile. Aun funciona? Se desconecta automáticamente al frenar o acelerar?
¡Hola! ¡Chile, eso es INCREÍBLE! Se desactiva automáticamente de acelerar y frenar con el freno delantero, no se apaga desde el freno trasero.- Frank
What was the install like? I have Apollo heated grips on, and it will prove difficult to remove them to put the veridian on.
The install is not fun, I recommend having someone do it after reading a few folks created electrical issues working in the headlight. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
It looks soooo cold
Oh sir, it was. While I was in waterproof gear, it was so damp and cold... I did not feel warm for an hour after the end of the ride. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding honestly I looked at those conditions and said “I’m going back inside”!
My next bike will have cruise or be able to take and after market cc
Hello J, that's how I feel as well. As long as an aftermarket is available, I would consider a bike. If not... Oof I just do not think I can go back! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I have issues with my right shoulder and elbow tendons and nerve damage. My atlas throttle lock was a god send on my cross country trip this summer. It is good, a cruise control would be better.
Gosh,
what a lovey day to go riding?
Y' know ...
I look forward to your _oh so spiffy_ videos ...
but there's no hurry.
You _CAN_ wait for an even spiffier day to film.
...
Okay ...
gonna look for your install video and see what's what.
My $25 Atlas throttle lock has been good enough for me even on longish rides so ...
~~~
Excellent vid, thx,
S
Hello Stuart, and Happy New Year to you and Mrs. Stuart! Just between us, this is my way of cleaning the 390 Adventure. But who would watch a video titled "Frank Washing His Bike."
Now the bike is spiffy clean, and I tricked all of you into clicking!
The Atlas is a great lock, I do have one on the bike. I just want to be spoiled by technology during my bike cleanings... - Frank
LOL
wow ... "Mrs. Stuart" was looking over my shoulder and said, "Is _that_ what you want for your birthday?
Jeez ... women.
Now I gotta decide if I want this or not.
Could you imagine a more evil wife?!'
wait ...
you gotta vid on you washing your bike?!
where?
where?
oh
soab
;)
S
It is plug and play.
It is awesome.
$460ish.
OEM is what I did too.
Hello Tom, how much fun was the light housing? 😜 - Frank
5 lbs of stuff,
In a 1 lbs container.
That is not a joke folks.
Be prepared for " got to be kidding".
I did not rush, I did it in 4 hours.
Hello Tom, I picture engineers standing around laughing about how they put the aux power behind the headlight just to make it so much fun to open, try and stuff anything in there, and close it. - Frank
I've been in my headlight about three times. Miserable. The thing that most concerns me is the moving and cramming back in. It's bound to have some effect on wires and connections eventually.
@@bacbladerunner Hello Bac, fine poin there. I know that, in frustration, I am aggressively moving wires and am probably crimping then in places I should not, and as you stated, damaging connections. I think I am DONE going in there now... unless I ever decide to move my GPS power in there.... - Frank