McCruise control installation on gen II

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Does anyone have a McCruise control installed on a gen II FJR with a Corbin riders seat? One component of the cruise control is supposed to fit under the seat. The corbin requires the underseat adjustment bracket to be removed, so the seat must take up that space. I'm not sure how big the McCruise part is that fits down there--whether there is still room for it. Spoiled Biker who sells them was not sure. Thanks in advance to anyone who may know this.

 
I had my Power Commander under the seat so I have my controller for my McCruize system back by the tailpiece. There were. no problem with the cable length.

 
I take it you're talking about the large actuator you're needing to mount. I drilled and tapped a hole in the right side of the frame for a screw to mount mine. Take a look at the 3rd picture in my POST HERE and you'll see it between the two silver stripes in the opening in the plastic. I came up with this idea on my own, then later learned that if you order the McCruise kit for an AE model the instructions will tell you to put it there (since the AE's have factory electronics under the seat). You might see if you can get a set of install instructions for a AE from Tony at McCruise to see how it's done.

 
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Does anyone have a McCruise control installed on a gen II FJR with a Corbin riders seat? One component of the cruise control is supposed to fit under the seat. The corbin requires the underseat adjustment bracket to be removed, so the seat must take up that space. I'm not sure how big the McCruise part is that fits down there--whether there is still room for it. Spoiled Biker who sells them was not sure. Thanks in advance to anyone who may know this.

I installed my actuator up near the right front frame area by the horns. I drilled an tapped the frame to secure it in place. I'll try to get you pictures tonight wher my system sets. I also have the PAIR block off plates installed, which gives you more room to place the cable interface sitting on top of the valve cover. (I storngly suggest doing the PAIR plate block off mod with the cruise install) My PC V & autotune are setting above the heat shield under the gas tank. They are out of the way and works very well there and saves you the under seat space.

When you do the diagnostic, is is common to get the polarity of the clutch switch backwards in the set up and calibration step. McCruise teh support is awesome. I utilized it through email and they were very responsive. Keep in mind they are in Australia so there is a day delay.

EDIT: Just saw you are central WA. If your on the West side and want to see first hand I am in Auburn. There will be a tech meet in April here also.

2nd EDIT: Pictures

Up close of the actuator. Not it does not touch anything, the braket had to be bent to the shape it is to hold it in place. The cable goes forward under the battery in a smooth arc and back through the frame next to the ABS hoses to get back the area above the valve cover.

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The cable routing to the cable interface

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A shot from the left side showing the McCruise controller. Note: the cable interface is under it setting directly on top ofthe pair block off plates. You can see the short cable that goes from the cable interface to the throttle bodies. It goes under the coolant tube.

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Right side veiw: You can see the cable under the coolant tube better in this shot.

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Another close up of the cable and the interface, sitting on top of the spark plug wire.

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Hope this helps. The main thing is to take your time and route everything carefully without any sharp bends. The manual talks about lubing the cables - make sure you follow it, it does make a difference in how the system operates.

 
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I also have the PAIR block off plates installed, which gives you more room to place the cable interface sitting on top of the valve cover. (I strongly suggest doing the PAIR plate block off mod with the cruise install)
+1 and make sure you do it BEFORE doing the McCruise install.

 
I have an '08 with the MCruise Control and a Corbin seat. No problem. My MCC is the standard installation: the actuator under the seat, the computer at the tail section, the cable interface above the valve cover.

I still had the OEM seat when I installed the MCC when I took this picture

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This is a more recent picture with the Corbin seat. The MCC is, of course, still installed

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