throttle by wire issues??
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2009
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+1 on the high idle
Being left handed I would hold the throttle and turn the switch on my '08 SG with my left. I think I was adding throttle input without even realizing it. ( I'm guesing the ECM gets confused) Subsequent restarts netted a high idle... lesson learned
Being left handed I would hold the throttle and turn the switch on my '08 SG with my left. I think I was adding throttle input without even realizing it. ( I'm guesing the ECM gets confused) Subsequent restarts netted a high idle... lesson learned
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 5
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From: Iowa
No problems on my 08 SG. Only complant is you almost need 3 hands to shut down if your on an incline and trying to hold the brake without touching the throtle.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,800
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From: Houston, Texas
Mine wore out at 37,000 miles but still worked well enought to ride it at full speed to the dealer for replacement. The only reason I knew was the check engine light came on and the codes said it was bad. It ran fine other wise in "limited performance mode".
I hope the new one lasts longer.
I love the way it works and the fact that they added cruise control as standard because of it is a big plus.
If people have had problems after a rain storm or a wash, it must have been a coincidence. The units are sealed. Water should have no effect on them.
Don't let the TBW be a deciding factor in your purchase.
I hope the new one lasts longer.
I love the way it works and the fact that they added cruise control as standard because of it is a big plus.
If people have had problems after a rain storm or a wash, it must have been a coincidence. The units are sealed. Water should have no effect on them.
Don't let the TBW be a deciding factor in your purchase.
