Modes, S and T, my thoughts.

Checkswrecks

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I get where Pdrhound is coming from, but a short throw throttle appropriate for a technical high performance bike would be the wrong tool for most Tenere owners.

Cool that i saw this thread! Just collected my 2011 from the dealer this Tuesday.. The day before I took it for a test drive, I asked about the modes and he put it in S before i drowe off, alot of traffic and when i stopped to take some photos i put it in T before I drove back. Did notice any difference. So, my bike have been in T all week and today i thought, why not try the S again without any traffic and queues...
DAMN! Amazing! Didnt know i bought a sportbike! The prevoius owner had it flashed so i guess that adds to the difference. Before i thought the power was just fine, but as I said, omg the difference, especially in the lower gears is amazing! Ride home with an even bigger smile then I went out with!

(Pardon my english, its not my native language ;-)

//Henrik
Henrik -
Try it with Traction control OFF in S and it's even more fun.
Your English is great!
 

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Just trying to understand. Guys coming from carb bikes tend to have some work to adapt to throttle by wire, especially if they have not had an efi bike in-between, but that doesn't seem to be a factor for you.

I'm trying hard to avoid the impression that guys that like less engine braking are just sloppy riders unwilling to take the time to learn to manage the throttle better. Still trying...

Most of what I use the bike for is going places. Not that I don't do day rides, but it's not why I have the bike. For my riding, I wouldn't notice 90% of what the flash is reported to do. I would notice the loss of engine braking, but as said, I prefer what stock offers over less. To me, it's just another tool in the box that I can use while riding. Not having it means I use other tools instead. (down shifting or braking) I've BTDT on other bikes. It's fine, but I'd rather have more tools than less. I can always down shift or brake on any bike, including the Super Ten.
I notice a true throttle by wire has a different feel from a hybrid but that’s not a apple to apple comparison
 

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Well.....the tenere gods have asked me to eat some crow and share with ya. Hope you guys get a chuckle. I came out this AM for a ride and my throttle was really sticky. 20181128_111810.jpg:rolleyes:
 

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Quick fix but i guess i was thinking about new bars anyways. Anyone know off the top of their head od those ADV bars can be used with out longer cables?
 

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I don't know how y'all get her over that far. I run out of tread before I'm even close to scraping pegs. It might have to do with my preload set at two helmets. I have no chicken strips, but have never grounded anything.
 

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Before I got mine flashed. The deceleration and abruptness really got to me. It was in t mode most of the time. Now I only use t mode occasionally in town. I had been riding a zrx1200. What a change.
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