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Installing the Audiovox CCS100 Cruise Control on the

Honda Pacific Coast PC800 Motorcycle

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Introduction

When riding on long stretches of roadway, motorcyclists often find it convenient to relax their

grip on the throttle handle and rest their hand. Many PC800 riders use the Throttlemeister and

Vista Cruise throttle locks, or the Throttle Rocker wrist rest, because these are easy to install and

inexpensive. But while these devices have their places, they don't really substitute for a cruise

control, because they will not by themselves maintain a bike's speed constant over varying

terrain. And while there are some specialty cruise controls, such as the MotorCycle Cruise from

Australia, there aren't many, and they tend to be expensive - in the range of $500US.

But cruise controls for automobiles abound, and they cost as little as a Throttlemeister throttle

lock - however, the instructions for these do not accommodate installation on motorcycles. Some

motorcyclists have experimented with adapting automotive cruise controls on their motorcycles

with good results. But only a few people are known to have tried this for the Honda Pacific Coast

PC800. These instructions detail the process of installing an Audiovox CCS100 electronic cruise

control on the PC800.

The Audiovox CCS100 is available in many auto parts stores such as Schucks, Pep Boys and JC

Whitney. The CCS100 kit contains numerous parts, many of which are not needed for the PC

installation. Some of the kit's parts may be modified for use on the PC800. A few minor parts

must be purchased but these items are low in cost and are available from most hardware or auto

parts stores. The major departure from an automotive installation is the need for a vacuum

canister (made from PVC pipe) and the fact you don’t need to install any magnets or pickups.