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Apr 26, 2012 | 05:31 PM

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Stage III

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From: British Columbia

New Guy Concerned About TBW

My 2000 DWG is toast so I'm looking at buying a new 2011 or 2012. Leaning towards a Heritage Softail Custom but also interested in the Road Glide Custom. I've road both bikes and I'm not too comfortable with the TBW on the RG. But I do like the RGC !!

I would appreciate any feed back and experiences with TBW .... positive or negative.

Apr 26, 2012 | 05:37 PM

Robotech

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From: Temecula, CA

I'm assuming TBW = Throttle By Wire? No personal experiances with it on a bike...only a car. Can hardley notice the difference there.

Apr 26, 2012 | 05:38 PM

milesvdustin

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From: Herrin, Illinois

If it malfunctions, just hit the off switch conveniently placed at your right thumb. I don't imagine you have anything to worry about, or the MOCO would already have a class action lawsuit on its hands.

Apr 26, 2012 | 05:46 PM

wahlumsurfer

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From: Central FL

I tend to stay away from The Big ******....

Apr 26, 2012 | 06:03 PM

mcw999

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From: Florida

Had 07 FLHTC, with conventional throttle. Now have 12 FLHTK with new throttle. After 3000 miles I cant tell the difference. Less cables on the bar is nice.

Apr 26, 2012 | 06:07 PM

PFWiz

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I had a 2009 heritage, now I have a 2011 RGU. I never noticed any difference in the way the bikes responded or handled that was due to the TBW. The only way the TBW has ever effected me is I had to be sure I bought the right Thundermax....

The Heritage was a prettier bike, but if you plan to do any serious riding I strongly recommend the RGC.