TBW vs Throttle Cables

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Nov 22, 2011 | 10:58 PM

#21

Jon0807

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I don't have any lag on mine. As a matter of fact it's a lil too sensitive. When I'm going over washboard bumps my throttle isn't that steady so I get surges at every bump. That didn't happen with my carb/cable bike

Nov 22, 2011 | 11:15 PM

#22

Deuuuce

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Originally Posted by Jon0807

Try a part-throttle roll-on in first or second gear at an rpm that puts you in the powerband. That would be a way to tell. Not saying that's your case, but that is a way to feel it.

I remember test driving a first-year Gallardo and it seemed obvious it had TBW.

Nov 23, 2011 | 12:14 AM

#23

dickey

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Have ridden every year TBW & YES, there is a lag,and it's annoying enough that I held out for an '07. Would NOT own a TBW bike. Have hated every one I ever rode (Harley demos)

Nov 23, 2011 | 12:31 AM

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Deuuuce

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dickey

Have ridden every year TBW & YES, there is a lag,and it's annoying enough that I held out for an '07. Would NOT own a TBW bike. Have hated every one I ever rode (Harley demos)

Have you ridden a properly tuned one?

Nov 23, 2011 | 03:23 AM

#25

xjayx

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From: Kailua, Hawaii

I dont notice any lag in my 2012 glide compared to my 2011 softail but I have a power vision on the glide from fuel moto, maybe that took care of it. I like the tbw the less wires and cables hanging off the apes the better, thats what I think.

Jay

Nov 23, 2011 | 04:59 AM

#26

VTGlideRider

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From: Port St. Lucie FL

I will join the people that have stated they don't notice any lag. Didn't have a lag on mine even before I installed the PCV. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but isnt the TBW system necessary or make it easier to integrate the electronic cruise control?

Nov 23, 2011 | 05:44 AM

#27

ChromeYellow67

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From: Smyrna, DE

I don't notice any diff at all in the TBW bike.

Honest to God, I really think some folks just don't trust tech. I can't tell one bit of difference from a cable bike to TBW. Also like the cleaner look.

Some would prefer no ABS, no FI, no rear cyl shutdown, well, you get the idea.

Nov 23, 2011 | 11:43 AM

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reclaimer53

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Old Stuff

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Originally Posted by ChromeYellow67

Might as well put in some mechanical points, along with a good set of drum brakes and be happy.

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Nov 23, 2011 | 04:30 PM

#29

Wv7o

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From: Auburn, WA

Any lag with TBW should be able to be adjusted by the dealer (or after market tuner)

Usualy a settings are adjustable in Milli Seconds, at lease it is with cars, forklifts, industrial electric carts ect.

I do not see why a motor cycle would be any different.

Programability is the beauty of modern electronics.