Anyone seen this ? TBW causes death
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From: anacoco, la
haven't seen yodaddy post in quite a while, but i'm still waiting for all those sad tales of woe to happen. actually, i'm quite glad they haven't, enough bros are taken out by external sources without having to worry about their ride taking them out.
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From: Asscrackistan
I wouldn't count on that! Mfg's are like Bill Clinton, don't ask don't tell! Only until there are more deaths, there will not be a recall, if this is the problem! The TSB works in the same fashion of don't ask don't tell.
Tourer
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From: Westchester, NY
My throttle is sticking in the on position...
Hey all... I have an 09 RKC, and I just got back from a long ride through the Harriman State Park, in lovely New York. Fall is here, the leaves are changing, my bike isn't broken in yet, and is getting 40mpg, so life is good.
I was heading towards a store, when I noticed upon slowing down that my bike wasn't decelerating like it should, so I twisted the throttle a bit forward, and it released. I promptly pulled in the clutch, twisted the throttle towards me, and low and behold, the throttle was staying in the on position even though I had released it! All I had to do was twist it past the neutral / starting position to get the bike to get back to idle, but this is scary! I even had an experience on the way home in which the bike wasn't slowing as it should when a car slowed in front of me, and while it wasn't a surge, it stayed at speed without slowing down due to the engines resistance.
I am glad I came across this thread, RIP to the unfortunate victim on circumstance, I hope they sue the manufacturer so that this issue is addressed, and to all that have the electronic throttle, ride safe.
Andrew aka RoadKingKamchi
I was heading towards a store, when I noticed upon slowing down that my bike wasn't decelerating like it should, so I twisted the throttle a bit forward, and it released. I promptly pulled in the clutch, twisted the throttle towards me, and low and behold, the throttle was staying in the on position even though I had released it! All I had to do was twist it past the neutral / starting position to get the bike to get back to idle, but this is scary! I even had an experience on the way home in which the bike wasn't slowing as it should when a car slowed in front of me, and while it wasn't a surge, it stayed at speed without slowing down due to the engines resistance.
I am glad I came across this thread, RIP to the unfortunate victim on circumstance, I hope they sue the manufacturer so that this issue is addressed, and to all that have the electronic throttle, ride safe.
Andrew aka RoadKingKamchi
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From: Asscrackistan
Check to see if by chance there are any codes. I don't think HD will recognize it as being a problem, unless your bike is not running or towed in. They will tell you they can't replicate the problem so therefore there isn't one. Good luck. I would still notify them as to the situation and inform your better half, should something happen to you for her to go after the dealer and MoCo! They will not recognize bikes that shut down for no appearent reason, because when you bring it in for them to see, it's running!
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From: El Paso, Texas
Good God, People believe anything. Everything and every product could be linked to a death but that does not mean if you own that product you will die. People die everyday of something. i find it hard to believe that TBW will be causeing multiple deaths or was the cause of that bull@#$% story death. If you believe everything you read you better build a bomb shelter under your house and live there and never come out. Then again, what would you build it with. Cement is responsible for many deaths. Wood too. Hammers,nails,electricity,water. The end is near. Do yourself a favor and pull the trigger.
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From: Warner Robins, GA
Ya know, when your riding along and something happens out of the blue, ya go, what the FU--, then it's to late as it happens so fast. How do you know it wasn't the ETC? As for the statement "we here at this forum would have heard many many reports by now. Not a few isolated incidents." This is the same BS as with MANY people with the same problem I have with engine shut down, that happens out of no where! Usually on the highway! The stealer and mfg, aren't going to acknowledge the problem, as it implies liability! They don't want to be responsible! In the MoCo eyes, it just doesn't happen and if you take it in and they can't replicate the problem, it doesn't exist!! They also will tell you, we have never seen this and yours is the only one that does it! Bullsh--!
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From: Chattanooga, TN
I have some fixed feeling on tech changes. While it's scarry to think of the FBW stuff failing, I also had a throttle cable jam from corrosion. Everything on my airplane is mechanical, but I've had a mag and prop governor roll over. I think that we have to remember the old saying as we ride; "If it moves, it can break."
Road Warrior
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From: Keene, CA
It's easy to say hit the kill switch or pull the clutch lever back, but you need to realize thatwhen throttle accelerates unexpectedly, it will throw you back in your seat and both hands can easily slip off the hand grips.
The question that needs to be asked is... were they using an after-market race tuner on this bike?
The question that needs to be asked is... were they using an after-market race tuner on this bike?