munsonbw
New Member
Hi gang,
First, let me say I am not blaming the traction control. I know exactly what I did. But, I was surprised it caused the rear to come out from under me and had me wonder what the TCS is actually for.
I just left the house and maybe one mile down the road is a 90 degree right hander. Blacktop is about 3 months old and I saw no signs of oil or fuel on the dry road. I came into the turn very leisurely, braking before the turn and coasting into it. I was doing max 20 mph. After the apex I wacked the throttle (I guess) pretty agressively, though I was in T mode. Before I could even process what was happening I was on my way down. The best I can describe what happened was the bike "spun out". I mean, no drift-like slide that ended badly, but just wham! It did a 360 in the road hardly 20' from the first loss of traction and I ended up sliding (I think) backwards down the road ending in a somersault. I am absolutely fine. I was wearing full gear.
So, a couple of questions: I know I hit the throttle too hard, but I honestly didn't think that it was THAT much harder than any other time. Any thoughts as to what I may have done wrong otherwise? Not enough speed causing a barely loaded suspension? Cold tire? And what, exactly, can one expect TCS to help with?
Thanks
Ben
First, let me say I am not blaming the traction control. I know exactly what I did. But, I was surprised it caused the rear to come out from under me and had me wonder what the TCS is actually for.
I just left the house and maybe one mile down the road is a 90 degree right hander. Blacktop is about 3 months old and I saw no signs of oil or fuel on the dry road. I came into the turn very leisurely, braking before the turn and coasting into it. I was doing max 20 mph. After the apex I wacked the throttle (I guess) pretty agressively, though I was in T mode. Before I could even process what was happening I was on my way down. The best I can describe what happened was the bike "spun out". I mean, no drift-like slide that ended badly, but just wham! It did a 360 in the road hardly 20' from the first loss of traction and I ended up sliding (I think) backwards down the road ending in a somersault. I am absolutely fine. I was wearing full gear.
So, a couple of questions: I know I hit the throttle too hard, but I honestly didn't think that it was THAT much harder than any other time. Any thoughts as to what I may have done wrong otherwise? Not enough speed causing a barely loaded suspension? Cold tire? And what, exactly, can one expect TCS to help with?
Thanks
Ben