Electronic throttle control
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
RE: Electronic throttle control
I have it and I like it. No problems in 5000 miles.
Only noticable difference when riding is that it seems a little smoother and more consistant than cables
even when the temperature is below freezing, I expect it will stay this way.
But then I may be the only person who ever had any problem with a cable getting stiff or freezing up.
Only noticable difference when riding is that it seems a little smoother and more consistant than cables
even when the temperature is below freezing, I expect it will stay this way.
But then I may be the only person who ever had any problem with a cable getting stiff or freezing up.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Slidell, LA
RE: Electronic throttle control
1100 miles and have not had any issues. In fact I can't tell any difference from my 03 RKC. ABS is interesting though. First time I hit the brakes hard I was surprised when the ABS kicked in. Now I know what to expect. Stopping distance seems about the same under hard braking.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Contributor to HDForums.com
RE: Electronic throttle control
ORIGINAL: marthared
It's fine so far, but the accounts of it accelerating and causing fatal accidents has me a little worried.
It's fine so far, but the accounts of it accelerating and causing fatal accidents has me a little worried.
So far, those claims are unsubstantiated and most likely not true. If they were, we'd be hearing a lot more about it... and from other modes of transportation such as aircraft, automobiles, trucks, military equipment, etc. This is old technology.
Like mentioned above, some people just live to be negative. Saddle up and ride, folks.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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RE: Electronic throttle control
I read this and thought I'd post it here. I'll keep my cables for now TYVM.
http://groups.msn.com/harleytechtalk...67232431727202
http://groups.msn.com/harleytechtalk...67232431727202
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: NH
RE: Electronic throttle control
What I should have said was 5400 miles and no problem.
Soon all the Harley line will have the TBW and the new topic will go back to where can I get my old Harley fixed, the stealer won't touch it.
Soon all the Harley line will have the TBW and the new topic will go back to where can I get my old Harley fixed, the stealer won't touch it.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Missouri
RE: Electronic throttle control
ORIGINAL: King FLH
I read this and thought I'd post it here. I'll keep my cables for now TYVM.
http://groups.msn.com/harleytechtalk...67232431727202
I read this and thought I'd post it here. I'll keep my cables for now TYVM.
http://groups.msn.com/harleytechtalk...67232431727202