Do I have an evaporative canister ? (for McCruise installation)

[Joesmoe]

I would like to install a McCruise cruise control, and the kit supplied is dependent on the configuration of the bike.

I have a 2014 R3T, and, how do I tell if I have an evaporative (or charcoal) canister (I understand is required for the California spec bikes, for example) ?

Thanks

 

[HansO]

if you have one it will be under the left sidecover (if the tourings are set up the same as other Rocket), your dealer should be able to tell you as well

 

[Joesmoe]

Sorry I didn't respond to this back when -- it's almost as obvious as "is it a girl or a boy?" LoL, and yes this bike has one, and yes, the McCruise kit takes it into account with remarkably clear AND straightforward, well-illustrated instructions. And the ONLY problem I had with mine was my mistake, of not ensuring the connection for the front brake lever (one of two points where the McCruise checks for brake application which is an automatic cancel condition) was robust, and that connection came loose, and I couldn't understand why the cc wouldn't cut off some times right away. I was on a group ride, and at a stop someone said, "I know you're using your brakes on the downhill, and your brake lights are out." This attracted a number of riders who stood around admiring the Rocket, when one said that classic line, "Is that wire supposed to be loose like that ?" Pushed the offending spade connector back on the tab, and the bike has be sweetness ever since.