Throttle by wire
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: East Tennessee
I'm very fond of my "09 Ultra. I was a little hesitant at first but my younger brother told me to "embrace" the new technology. I decided to and am not looking back. ( I do however have a 91 FLHS sitting next to the Ultra. Super E, Cammed out , Rineharts, 140,000 miles, Reman about 15,000 miles ago. Just in case.....
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
introduced in the 08 model year, and continues in use with newer bikes. it's great. the easy way if you don't believe it, do you have throttle cables near the right grip? you don't have them it's now got a stepper motor and throttle position sensor. pretty hi tech compared to what went before. the cruise control is seamless too.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Amelia, Virginia
Show me just 1 "CONFIRMED" case of unintended acceleration...especially on a Harley with throttle by wire.
+1 on the Cruise Control. It's amazing how smooth it integrates with the TBW. An absolute pleasure to use.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: St. Charles, IL
TBW has been used on various vehicles since the 1970's, it's hardly "new" technology.
I won't even get into the whole Toyota witch hunt, suffice to say, it's a good system and is easily overridden. As said, just pull your clutch in and stop.
I won't even get into the whole Toyota witch hunt, suffice to say, it's a good system and is easily overridden. As said, just pull your clutch in and stop.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Amelia, Virginia
Ok, ya got me! Heck mine does that too, but most of the time its intentional...