View Poll Results: Do you have RDRS?
YES - I wanted it & got a bike with it!
15
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Yes - It simply came with the bike, so I took it.
14
31.11%
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Rdrs?
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 294
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From: USA
Rdrs?
Do you have RDRS? Has the Traction Control ever saved your bacon (how about in the rain)? Would you want in in a future bike? Was it a waste of money? Did you have to take it because it was on the bike you liked?
Any input welcome.
Thanks,
-PH
Any input welcome.
Thanks,
-PH
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,108
Likes: 709
From: Ramseur NC
waste of money
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 248
Likes: 187
From: Central mass
My hands are my traction control, I didn't want abs either but my road glide had it already. I grew up riding dirt bikes over 20 years ago, so sliding a bike is natural to me, albeit a bit more interesting on a half ton touring bike
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 23,004
Likes: 11,441
Another Take on RDRS. I have it on 2020 RGL. In my case I had a lot of question no one at HD would respond to. The reason I had the questions were changes I would be making. Installing a side. In the past depending on years we had different ways to deal with BAS AKA TIP.
HD told me with RDRS it was impossible. They of course were wrong
RDRS uses IMU it does not really have a BAS senor as we have known them. It urns out you can Turn it off . We did. However what wed did find is there was no reason to . The system works well it seems to know the difference in a tip and the energy produce in a curve by a sidecar or trike.
RDRS can be partially shut of by the rider . With bike not running hold the TC until light stays on it it off. Comes back on if you touch the TC or turn bike off. . RDRS like ABS was is the future if you want a new bike may as well sign on. They will all have it in time.
RDRS does come into play when you turn the bike. But most good Tuners got around that early on.
Yes I am ok with RDRS. The VHC will help some.
HD told me with RDRS it was impossible. They of course were wrong
RDRS uses IMU it does not really have a BAS senor as we have known them. It urns out you can Turn it off . We did. However what wed did find is there was no reason to . The system works well it seems to know the difference in a tip and the energy produce in a curve by a sidecar or trike.
RDRS can be partially shut of by the rider . With bike not running hold the TC until light stays on it it off. Comes back on if you touch the TC or turn bike off. . RDRS like ABS was is the future if you want a new bike may as well sign on. They will all have it in time.
RDRS does come into play when you turn the bike. But most good Tuners got around that early on.
Yes I am ok with RDRS. The VHC will help some.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 10,790
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From: On the move
I had a hard time finding my 2020 non-RDRS bike in the color I wanted but I'm glad I did. I think you get some nice additional features with RDRS but for me I'm not a huge fan of systems that tend to override my input. I like to know that the bike is responding exactly the way it should based on how I'm controlling it.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,052
Likes: 342
From: Virginia Beach
I have RDRS. I wanted it and purchased my bike with it. I have not had it engaged. I do use the rain mode, and have engaged the abs. I think it is worth the money and should be standard on all bikes. You should be able to disable it though.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 744
Likes: 924
From: Concrete jungle
Pretty sure it saved my shiny new toy. Had the RG about a month, first time in wet weather (spotty drizzle). Leaned into a sweeping corner at speed, damn 1/4" tall tar snakes + rain = CODE BROWN!! Bike wiggled, reduced power, but never slid out as I expected it to do.
Did it control scenario or did I just get lucky? I gotta go with divine intervention on this one.
I have no qualms about having it so far.
Did it control scenario or did I just get lucky? I gotta go with divine intervention on this one.
I have no qualms about having it so far.
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Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 612
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From: Athens, Alabama
It was already on the bike. It saved me from a possible lay down once involving a lady and her smarter dog. I had already open road tested it prior to the occurrence so I somewhat knew what to expect.
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From: central NC
I had a dealer go get one for me because nobody had one in the color I wanted with RDRS. I think they brought it in from out of state from another showroom they owned four states away. Now have 10,000 miles on it since new and I think I engaged the ABS once in a pants crapping stop when a truck pulled out in front of me. Hauled down that Street Glide and my large carcass in a hurry. Haven’t been in much rain yet.
The best part about RDRS? IMHO? TPMS. Some folks say don’t trust it, but it has been spot on every time I check it against my tire pressure gauge. LOVE the feature. Hill hold? Didn’t know what it was till I had 5k on it. Doh! I like that feature too.
The best part about RDRS? IMHO? TPMS. Some folks say don’t trust it, but it has been spot on every time I check it against my tire pressure gauge. LOVE the feature. Hill hold? Didn’t know what it was till I had 5k on it. Doh! I like that feature too.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SE Michigan
I wanted it, bought a bike with it, and I'm glad I have it. I like Vehicle Hold Control, TPMS. The traction modes are a safety feature, as with ABS, its a backstop. If ABS is engaging in an emergency situation, you've made a mistake and it has your back. I know what threshold braking is, and I can of course do it, but I can't guarantee I can do it in a panic emergency situation and/or in adverse conditions.
I guess I'm not one of the millions of expert riders on the forums that (mistakenly) think they are skilled enough to be perfect in a panic.
I guess I'm not one of the millions of expert riders on the forums that (mistakenly) think they are skilled enough to be perfect in a panic.
