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Thanks to Ziv  for this great Invention

This is a great modification that is quick and simple to install. There are no levers, braces or other external parts that will detract from the look of your bike, just a simple knob under the throttle housing.

What folks are saying....

MGDBIKE: "...boys and girls......this may be the best buy you ever missed.... Ziv is rounding up the parts, doing some machine work, and not making enough profit to make this worth his while.....I would suggest you take advantage of this deal while you can...I don't recommend this, but can you picture, how cool you'll look, riding with no hands? ....I just recieved my cruise control parts from Ziv....packaged safe and secure....parts are as specified....instructions are clear and simple....easy to understand. This will work with any grips....this is a nice set up....and literally doesn't show...very nice set up. "

PHOENIXVSTAR: "Just finished installing my Zivney cruise control.. Let me tell you folks, for those unfamiliar with it anyway, it looks like it was always there. Unobtrusive, easily accessible when needed, affordable and most of all, gives you that "I Did It Myself" satisfaction...thanks again... Louie"

VSTAN: "Just installed it, works great. I recommend it to all. Ziv's the man for cruise control. And he only ask's a measely $15.00. It's definitely worth it."

See Ziv's Webpage for ordering info.

Installation Instructions:

Parts in package:
QTY Description
1 5/16 x 1/2 UNC stainless cap screw
1 8-32 x 2 stainless machine screw
1 knob with 8-32 internal thread
1 1/4 x 1 x .035 spring
1 8-32 nylon cap nut
2 #8 flat washers
1 8-32 nut

You will need a 5/16 UNC tap and drill to install.

OK now here are the steps:

1) Remove the forward half of the throttle housing. I'm not going into describing that, you have to figure that out yourself.

2) Next you need to drill out the hole for the cable retaining screw with the appropriate size drill and tap the hole with 5/16- UNC threads. This needs to be done because the existing hole is too small for the control to go through. Note: If you are nuts about keeping everything metric, an appropriate sized metric bolt can be used. I just happen to have English taps.

3) Drill out the hole in the cable retainer with a 5/16 drill.

4) Check the throttle grip assembly for any rough edges on the black plastic where the cables attach. The friction device rides on the black band. Mine had a mold mark that was easily sanded off. If you don't it will make for a rough throttle.

5) Test assemble the parts as follows:
put a flat washer on the knob followed by the spring
thread this into the cap screw.
thread the cap screw into the throttle housing.
thread the 8-32 nut onto the screw inside the throttle. housing.
put the spring washer on the screw.
put a flat washer on the screw.
put the nylon nut on he screw

At this point you may have to Dremel out the throttle housing some to get some clearance. You will also have to determine how long the spring should be to prevent binding. (GZ: I have already trimmed to a rough length but you may have to clip it slight to fit your application.)

Once you are certain all is well, it is time to install it on the bike.

6) Attach the throttle cable back onto the housing using the 5/16 cap screw and tighten.

7) Thread the knob into the housing with the spring and washer on it.

8) Thread the nut onto the screw.

9) Put a flat washer on and then the nylon nut. Wind the nut onto the screw far enough that there is a gap between the nut and the nylon nut. Drop a drop of Locktite in the gap and then wind the nut back up until it just touches the nylon nut. Note: you want the nut glued to the screw so that it pushes up on the nylon nut through the spring washer. This gives adequate range of adjustment. I tried it by just having the screw push on the nylon and it resulted in a workable but touchy adjustment. Remove the nylon nut and flat washer and go have a beer while the Locktite dries.

10) Now put the spring washer on the screw followed by a flat washer and the nylon nut.

11) Carefully reassemble the throttle housing without dropping the nylon nut and washers out.

There you have it. Now you tighten the knob until the nylon nut applies friction to the throttle. Note that this can be a safety issue for inexperienced riders since the throttle will no longer return when you release it. You have to twist it to idle to slow down. While getting used to it I would suggest only tightening the knob while cruising and loosening it in stop and go situations.