Triumphrat

sodapop · 10-09-2007

Sorry if this has been addressed before but I couldn't find an answer through the search engine. Can the brakeaway cruise control be installed on my 06 Sprint ST which has the factory heated grips? I found some postings which said it cannot, yet I seem to recall somewhere that it can be. The website for brakeaway says in general that it cannot, but I'm sure I read somewhere that someone had done the install with success on heated hand grips. Someone posted their install instructions with pics on this site, but I can't find it.

If anyone has done this and knows where to find the info, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

burmbuster · 10-09-2007

Jess,
It may depend on what type of heated grips you have. Apparently there are grips with internal (hidden) wiring and then there are grips with external wiring. I am also most interested in this. I have the external wired heated grips.

oldndumb · 10-09-2007

Their web site has an FAQ which says "No".

ooobaby · 10-09-2007

You can have your cake and eat it too. Use a BrakeAway throttle lock and heated gloves or glove liners.

PeirreOBollox · 10-10-2007

better still, have your cake and save the money
get yourself a 20 cent O ring and stick it in the groove of the R/H bar end, then when needed just use your thumb and roll it into the gap between the grip and the bar end.
I used this method on a 2100 mile trip across france this year

NikosR · 10-10-2007

I use this http://www.thestevensons.org/jeff/bl...854cd631e63659 silicone based O-ring with moderate success. Good enough for what I want it to do i.e. momentarily rest my right hand. It's easier to roll in than roll out while moving.

CLB · 10-10-2007

It works fine but you need to trim the flange.
More text to follow:

sodapop · 10-10-2007

Thanks, CLB! I knew I saw some posting about being able to use the brakeaway on the heated grips...and it was your posting! I have an '06 also. I'm gonna order the brakeaway and try to install it using your suggested tips. Do you recall if Brakeaway #6CB03 is the one you ordered and installed? Also, if I have any questions, may I ask you for some help? Thanks!

PeirreOBollox · 10-10-2007

$199 is expensive for a cruise control IMO, far cheaper to use an o ring

CLB · 10-10-2007

Pierre,

I would have gone with the o ring but I couldn't find anyone willing to charge me $199 for one.

sodapop,

6CB03-05

Here is the text to go with the pictures:
http://www.triumphrat.net/sprint-for...-controls.html