Throttle by wire
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B. It doesn't even say it was unintended acceleration. Just "supposed" throttle malfunction. Could have been non responsive or operator error
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Do not worry about TBW or Toyota. What is happening is called the Audi Syndrome. That is when a cager thinks they are pushing the brake and are pushing the gas. This has been going on for decades. The first media coverage was with Audi in the 70's. Every one said they would just take off. The government finally figured out that it was operator error.
It is just the same with Toyota. Ever wonder why out of the millions of motorcycles that no one has ever claimed that "it just took off." It is because of the throttle. There is no way to twist it by accident as the gas pedal can be mistakenly pushed. Out of 8.5 million Toyota's there have been 2K complaints. Guess what. GM, Ford and Chrysler have a bigger % of complaints without media or government attention - hmm.
It is just the same with Toyota. Ever wonder why out of the millions of motorcycles that no one has ever claimed that "it just took off." It is because of the throttle. There is no way to twist it by accident as the gas pedal can be mistakenly pushed. Out of 8.5 million Toyota's there have been 2K complaints. Guess what. GM, Ford and Chrysler have a bigger % of complaints without media or government attention - hmm.
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I like the cleaner look. when I first got the 09 egc I would jerk the throttle if I hit a bump, but a few miles and I don't notice it any more. there sure is a bit differance in the 2010 from an 05, I like the 6speed an 96 inch
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