New Fly By Wire Throttle
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From: Wisconsin
RE: New Fly By Wire Throttle
ORIGINAL: 100thRK
Never have noticed any difference on my 08Ultra from any other Harley I have rode over the years.
Never have noticed any difference on my 08Ultra from any other Harley I have rode over the years.
Just my $.02
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From: East Alton, IL
RE: New Fly By Wire Throttle
ORIGINAL: frog13
+1, no big deal, very subtle difference ..... and boys and girls, it's TBW or throttle by wire. Fly by wire is a military term for a whole different subject. It is also not a wireless throttle as many think, it is hard wired into the system. Cableless throttle is another term that would be correct, but TBW is the norm.
Just my $.02
+1, no big deal, very subtle difference ..... and boys and girls, it's TBW or throttle by wire. Fly by wire is a military term for a whole different subject. It is also not a wireless throttle as many think, it is hard wired into the system. Cableless throttle is another term that would be correct, but TBW is the norm.
Just my $.02
I think everyone knows to what the original poster was referring.
Tourer
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RE: New Fly By Wire Throttle
My first Harley was the 08 Ultra so it wasn't an option for me. I like it - no problems so far.
BTW my 2006Honda Accord and most newer Hondas, Toyota including the Prius, Mercedes & BMW's etc. have had throttle by wire since about 2003.
BTW my 2006Honda Accord and most newer Hondas, Toyota including the Prius, Mercedes & BMW's etc. have had throttle by wire since about 2003.
Road Master
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From: SW Florida
RE: New Fly By Wire Throttle
TBW.. I love mine, and in concert with my cruise control, is great.. I have heard of others high idle issues, but mine has caused me no problems..(knock on wood!)
Also your wife's hand fatigue issue is possibly from the only crappy thing on the 08 SG's.. The handlebars.
I have yet to replace mine, but plan to soon with the 08 Khromeworks ones..
I did do a small mod while I had my stereo out. I loosened the clamp bolts and pulled the handlebars down and inch or two.. Not on top of the tank but a little better on the hands for longer riding..(and in between the shoulder blades.)
Also your wife's hand fatigue issue is possibly from the only crappy thing on the 08 SG's.. The handlebars.
I have yet to replace mine, but plan to soon with the 08 Khromeworks ones..
I did do a small mod while I had my stereo out. I loosened the clamp bolts and pulled the handlebars down and inch or two.. Not on top of the tank but a little better on the hands for longer riding..(and in between the shoulder blades.)
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lexington,NC
RE: New Fly By Wire Throttle
How hard is to swap bars??? What do you have to do if you need longer wires?? I'm considering a bar swap and I'm curious just how much aggrivation this going to be..... Thanks
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From: Baa Haaba, Maine
RE: New Fly By Wire Throttle
ORIGINAL: Truman
Not quite as snappy as a cabled setup when you blip the throttle, other than that love it and no problems, My favorite thing about it is the clean look of no cables.
Not quite as snappy as a cabled setup when you blip the throttle, other than that love it and no problems, My favorite thing about it is the clean look of no cables.
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From: Wisconsin
RE: New Fly By Wire Throttle
Awwww, EXCUSE ME, aviation term, military or civilian. Yes, we all know what the poster is talking about, but until we see Harleys fly, at least maybe we should get it right?