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Sep 1, 2011 | 04:51 AM

#11

kingkingking

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

You should be able to "program off" the limp mode. Some have commented that the dealer will do it under warrentee.

Absolutely not.

The engine goes into limp mode when the computer can not tell what position the throttle is in relative to the grip. The engine goes into limp mode to protect the engine and the rider in case the throttle goes out of control.

Turning off limp mode could result in erratic throttle plate movement, ie the bike could just surge forward for no reason.

There is no way the factory would endorse the disabling of limp mode even if it was possible.

Sep 1, 2011 | 06:53 AM

#12

JohnnyC

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From: Near Frankenmuth, MI

I'm sorry I've read here about the limp mode in regards to overheating and under those situations several decided to have this "cut one cylinder off to cool the motor mode" switched off ... reprogrammed.

I understand the above poster's point about the hazard of electronic controlled throttle.

I think we might be talking about two complete different situations here.

Anyone else have real life experience regarding this issue?

BTW none of this applies to my ride so I only know what I've read and studied about the problem ... should I ever decide to buy a newer ride ... Don't ever think that's going to happen unless I win the lottery ... gotta play to win ... lol

Last edited by JohnnyC; Sep 1, 2011 at 06:56 AM.

Sep 1, 2011 | 10:53 AM

#13

NoBoldRider

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From: Southern Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

Two different issues. I believe you're talking about heat management mode that, at idle, turns off firing to the rear cyl after a certain temp is reached. Blip the trottle and it returns to normal. On '09 and up touring models the rider can turn it on or off.
Limp mode, as was stated, is a safety mode that prevents a throttle issue from causing a runaway bike problem. I doubt that could be disabled. I beleve it also throws a code, whereas the heat management mode doesn't.