I love the Classic LT but really wanted cruise control. So I did some research and figured out it was possible. I have tried to document the major steps. If you have any questions please ask.
Here is the bike when I first got it.
Here is the current look.
I have done a lot to it but for this thread will describe adding cruise control
Here is a mostly complete list of what you will need. I sourced all from ebay. You can buy all new but why would you. It took about 4 months to gather all the parts.
1) wiring harness from a 2009-2014 nomad/voyager/vaquero
2) ECM COMPUTER 21175-0339 2010 and up
3) right handle bar controls
4) right front brake master cylinder assembly with handle
5) switch and holder parts for cruise cancel on rear brake
6) throttle body cancel switch( i got a complete throttle body)
7) Left handle bar clutch assembly with switch for cruise cancel.
The cruise control circuit itself is nothing more than some switches combined with the ECM. That is the beauty of electronic throttle.
I took many pictures during the disassembly but will just post the hightlights.
The first thing I did was to add the switch to the rear brake pedal. I had bought a complete peddle assembly from a nomad but it is not needed. It would also move the floor board back on the right side. One of the things I like about the Classic is the floor board is farther forward.
I measured the existing brake switch to reduce adjustment later.
you will have to drill 3 holes to mount the new switch and holder. placement is critical as this is what cancels the cruise. I also welded on a tab to move the mounting hole to other side. the top one interferes with the return spring.
here is the holder mounted
having the complete assembly from a bike with cruise really helped. Doing again I would slot the holes to make adjustment easier. I only used 2 of the holes for mounting. This was the hardest part of the job.
Next I removed the complete harness from the bike. Remove the seat tank and air boxes. I took a lot of pictures of wire routing for reassembly.
Just take your time it was not really that hard to remove.
I laid out the classic harness next to the donor harness on a large board.
more to come....
Here is the bike when I first got it.
Here is the current look.
I have done a lot to it but for this thread will describe adding cruise control
Here is a mostly complete list of what you will need. I sourced all from ebay. You can buy all new but why would you. It took about 4 months to gather all the parts.
1) wiring harness from a 2009-2014 nomad/voyager/vaquero
2) ECM COMPUTER 21175-0339 2010 and up
3) right handle bar controls
4) right front brake master cylinder assembly with handle
5) switch and holder parts for cruise cancel on rear brake
6) throttle body cancel switch( i got a complete throttle body)
7) Left handle bar clutch assembly with switch for cruise cancel.
The cruise control circuit itself is nothing more than some switches combined with the ECM. That is the beauty of electronic throttle.
I took many pictures during the disassembly but will just post the hightlights.
The first thing I did was to add the switch to the rear brake pedal. I had bought a complete peddle assembly from a nomad but it is not needed. It would also move the floor board back on the right side. One of the things I like about the Classic is the floor board is farther forward.
I measured the existing brake switch to reduce adjustment later.
you will have to drill 3 holes to mount the new switch and holder. placement is critical as this is what cancels the cruise. I also welded on a tab to move the mounting hole to other side. the top one interferes with the return spring.
here is the holder mounted
having the complete assembly from a bike with cruise really helped. Doing again I would slot the holes to make adjustment easier. I only used 2 of the holes for mounting. This was the hardest part of the job.
Next I removed the complete harness from the bike. Remove the seat tank and air boxes. I took a lot of pictures of wire routing for reassembly.
Just take your time it was not really that hard to remove.
I laid out the classic harness next to the donor harness on a large board.
more to come....