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I’m planning to buy a 2020 Road Glide Limited as soon as the dealer can get one in the color I want. It’ll primarily be for my ~60 mile commute from country home to city office, 2 or 3 days a week.
It will definitely have RDRS. It’s not uncommon for it to be sunny at home and raining at work. Seems like a no-brainer for added safety. Of course it doesn’t make you safe yada yada. I said “added safety.” I wouldn’t think of buying a brand new RG and not including it. On my Breakout that fat rear tire can break loose with power or downshift or wet painted road surface or a few other circumstances. And though I’m pretty careful, I can recall a time or two going into a turn a bit too hot. I guess RDRS seems like pretty cool technology because I can relate to some things it strives to address. It’s not like I experience these things a lot, but the more I ride, even as careful as I’m able, the more opportunity there is for stuff to happen and, on rare occasion, it does.
That’s an interesting fact about how the linked brakes work. I was wondering about trail-braking through corners with that system, and now realize it’s not an issue. And seems it would also help avoid dangerous conditions potentially caused by incorrectly rear-braking. That’s one useful thing I learned reading this thread, anyway. I’ll be sire to RTFM.
I like opportunities to learn from people on the forum who share experience and knowledge. I was hoping to hear more from riders with experience with RDRS. I’ll have to post once I experience it for myself. And, probably shouldn’t feed the fire but, kinda funny people on the Internet bitching about technology.
RDRS is a contributing factor to my decision to buy a 2020 RG Limited. Now, if only HD would start making them in River Rock Gray w/Black Finish. Apparently they aren’t yet, according to the dealer. None in CA anyway. Argh!
This is the only thing that catches my eye.
Would make it allot easier when in traffic on a steep hill with some cager on your tail.
VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC)
The primary function of VHC is to use brake pressure to keep the motorcycle from rolling, making it easier to ride away when starting on a hill, a bridge or a parking ramp.
VHC is not intended as a substitute for a parking brake in any situation.
This feature is standard on MY20 CVO™ and Police models and optional on all MY20 Touring models in the U.S. (except FLHT).
I love the tech savage old people here. For some here the following looks darn right inviting and delicious:
I'm always amused by those who hate technology and innovation. As for the 'real bikers' and their comments about how tech like this is for RUBs. Yup....sorry you're poor.
This is the only thing that catches my eye.
Would make it allot easier when in traffic on a steep hill with some cager on your tail.
VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC)
The primary function of VHC is to use brake pressure to keep the motorcycle from rolling, making it easier to ride away when starting on a hill, a bridge or a parking ramp.
VHC is not intended as a substitute for a parking brake in any situation.
This feature is standard on MY20 CVO and Police models and optional on all MY20 Touring models in the U.S. (except FLHT).
I love this feature! Works great, very easy, and handy.
Friend of mine just got hit by a Nissan with that anti braking, lane control garbage. In Calif. Lane splitting is not only necessary, its a way of life, we all do it. On the fwy in traffic he was spitting lanes, the driver of the Nissan was very courteous and pulled to the left shoulder to let the bike ride through safely and the car jumped back into the lane on it's own causing the front bumper to hit and lock onto the rear bag of his RG. Took him down to the ground where he got his right leg ran over by a F150 truck and his left arm was shattered in 6 places.
They can keep this BS and stick it where the sun don't shine. I'll never own an HD, truck or car that controls itself thinking it knows better than I do when driving.
Im planning to buy a 2020 Road Glide Limited as soon as the dealer can get one in the color I want. Itll primarily be for my ~60 mile commute from country home to city office, 2 or 3 days a week.
It will definitely have RDRS. Its not uncommon for it to be sunny at home and raining at work. Seems like a no-brainer for added safety. Of course it doesnt make you safe yada yada. I said added safety. I wouldnt think of buying a brand new RG and not including it. On my Breakout that fat rear tire can break loose with power or downshift or wet painted road surface or a few other circumstances. And though Im pretty careful, I can recall a time or two going into a turn a bit too hot. I guess RDRS seems like pretty cool technology because I can relate to some things it strives to address. Its not like I experience these things a lot, but the more I ride, even as careful as Im able, the more opportunity there is for stuff to happen and, on rare occasion, it does.
Thats an interesting fact about how the linked brakes work. I was wondering about trail-braking through corners with that system, and now realize its not an issue. And seems it would also help avoid dangerous conditions potentially caused by incorrectly rear-braking. Thats one useful thing I learned reading this thread, anyway. Ill be sire to RTFM.
I like opportunities to learn from people on the forum who share experience and knowledge. I was hoping to hear more from riders with experience with RDRS. Ill have to post once I experience it for myself. And, probably shouldnt feed the fire but, kinda funny people on the Internet bitching about technology.
RDRS is a contributing factor to my decision to buy a 2020 RG Limited. Now, if only HD would start making them in River Rock Gray w/Black Finish. Apparently they arent yet, according to the dealer. None in CA anyway. Argh!
i just picked a a 2020 RGS, i was not going to get the RDRS but i ended up buying one with it, figured it couldnt hurt and the technology could be helpful. I also got the Rock River Grey , so happy i went with that color.
Originally Posted by Oldskewl
Friend of mine just got hit by a Nissan with that anti braking, lane control garbage. In Calif. Lane splitting is not only necessary, its a way of life, we all do it. On the fwy in traffic he was spitting lanes, the driver of the Nissan was very courteous and pulled to the left shoulder to let the bike ride through safely and the car jumped back into the lane on it's own causing the front bumper to hit and lock onto the rear bag of his RG. Took him down to the ground where he got his right leg ran over by a F150 truck and his left arm was shattered in 6 places.
They can keep this BS and stick it where the sun don't shine. I'll never own an HD, truck or car that controls itself thinking it knows better than I do when driving.
This is the only thing that catches my eye.
Would make it allot easier when in traffic on a steep hill with some cager on your tail.
VEHICLE HOLD CONTROL (VHC)
The primary function of VHC is to use brake pressure to keep the motorcycle from rolling, making it easier to ride away when starting on a hill, a bridge or a parking ramp.
VHC is not intended as a substitute for a parking brake in any situation.
This feature is standard on MY20 CVO and Police models and optional on all MY20 Touring models in the U.S. (except FLHT).
Originally Posted by Keithhu
I love this feature! Works great, very easy, and handy.
That's the one feature of the new RDRS I don't see any reason for. I stop on a hill my left foot steadies the bike and my right foot is on the rear brake. Bike doesn't roll anywhere. When it's time to go I ease off the clutch as I give the bike some gas and when I hit the friction zone I let off the rear brake.
The rest of the features I see a value in having them.
Friend of mine just got hit by a Nissan with that anti braking, lane control garbage. In Calif. Lane splitting is not only necessary, its a way of life, we all do it. On the fwy in traffic he was spitting lanes, the driver of the Nissan was very courteous and pulled to the left shoulder to let the bike ride through safely and the car jumped back into the lane on it's own causing the front bumper to hit and lock onto the rear bag of his RG. Took him down to the ground where he got his right leg ran over by a F150 truck and his left arm was shattered in 6 places.
They can keep this BS and stick it where the sun don't shine. I'll never own an HD, truck or car that controls itself thinking it knows better than I do when driving.
My wife's car (Hyundia Sante Fe) has the lane keeping assist. She hates it and it's always disabled. I don't mind it. It wiggles the steering wheel and beeps if I'm drifting out of the lane, but I've never had it overpower me. It just gives a little extra resistance if I try to change lanes without using my turn signal.
How are you lost? Nissan will basically drive itself, especially if it moves outsides the lines it will "steer itself" back into the lane, thus hitting the rider who was splitting the lane. I don't know how to be more clear other than breaking out some crayons for you.
How are you lost? Nissan will basically drive itself, especially if it moves outsides the lines it will "steer itself" back into the lane, thus hitting the rider who was splitting the lane. I don't know how to be more clear other than breaking out some crayons for you.
i didnt see how this had anything to do with the rdrs system which helps with traction and not actually riding the bike for you.
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