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After reading the reponses I got, I tried out the cruise control again on a few good days we had this week. Symptoms include 1) When I hit the set button, the "set" light comes on. But when I let go of throttle, it drops 5 mph then pulls it back up to set speed. I tried hitting the accel button, but no help. I tried holding the throttle steady till the computer "took control". No help, even if I hold the throttle for a minute, when released speed will drop 5mph then pick back up. 2) CHECK THIS - after bike is properly cruising on its own I tap the accel button, bike SLOWS DOWN 5mph THEN ACCELS 6mph. 3) if I tap the "coast" button, the bike slows down 5mph, the accels 4mph. I talked to service manager of dealer where I bought the bike used. He said it sounded like a cable adjustment, and "adjustments" were not covered under warranty, only "parts failure". He did offer to call Yamaha on Monday though. We will see!! I would not think cruise controls adjustments a "typical maintenance adjustment" like tire pressure, oil level, brake pads, etc. Who has had this problem, how was it corrected, and was it warranty?

Thanks LSupina! Will check that out as soon as I get a chance. I have 95, 99 & 03 GM trucks that the cruise sets RIGHT NOW. As soon as I release the set button, I can feel the throttle lock. Waiting 1001, 1002... ...1006 before the throttle locks is just WRROOONNG!

Behind my 2003 duramax dually - with an open 1800# car trailer and a 4000# 71 chevelle for a total weight approaching 6000# she pulls down 16mpg highway. With a 6x12 enclosed trailer filled with plastic pipe fittings with a total weight less than 2500#, 10 mpg tops. The wind load on enclosed trailers are unbelievable. I thought it would not be because the trailer is narrower that the topper on the truck, and only about 6" taller. I have safely pulled it behind my 99 suburban, but would never attempt to pull it behind the 95 blazer if I had to go over 45mph. The wind drag increases exponetially.

Ok, after lurking here for two months, have not found anything on my problem. Scenario - Cuising at 60 on open highway. Left hand clicks the dash switch to ON. The "ON" and "SET" indicators both come on. Right thumb push and release the "set/decel" button. "SET" indicator goes off. I release the throttle. Then the weird thing. The bike slows down 5-6 mph, then accelerates back up to the set speed. Then all is good again. This tends to upset those following me. Anybody else had this? Please confirm this is not normal before I scream like a little girl when the dealer says "that is normal on that madel". sorry, I am a nosmiley