I will use it in Austria and other places where they can confiscate your bike for serious speeding. Just a precaution against getting carried away in populated areas.
I don't have a Gen 3 but my BMW has every nanny assist possible and it's a much better bike for it. First. no human can sense and make the decisions necessary to prevent high-sides. Look at the pros on two strokes. Nobody who has seat time pushing a powerful bike to the limit hasn't had it spit them skyward at some point. So if you can control the bike without TC, you do it by not using all of the power.
As for brakes, both my BMWs had impeccable braking with ABS and cornering compensation. They were both at least the equal of my GP4's on the Busa. Now Suzuki is not known for great brakes, so maybe they just suck. But when you think about it if the brakes are wooden and lack feel, what better reason to have ABS?
Why does ABS suck on the track? Because track braking is completely different than street braking. You know precisely where you are going to stop on track, no surprises. Ever pass someone on the brakes? It's pretty hard to make brakes smart enough to recognize the finer points of braking in race conditions. Not so on the street where the primary role for your calipers is stopping.
So, turning off the nanny controls does not mean you are ripping it up, it means you are probably being overly cautious with the throttle and brakes. Yes @sixpack577 , this means you
The advice I was given when I bought my bike is always have a full tank of gas and a good exit strategy in case blue lights get in your mirrors...
Yep, I just use the factory default settings which is A power and is full power and I think 1 on TC, no engine braking and I forget what else. I think Keith is right about U modes which are user modes or custom settings.
Yes, this is true. I remember an article on rider aids for MotoGP. Many said that the rider aids help immensely but don't allow lesser riders to be better. This is apparently because there is a methodology to riding fast with TC that is very difficult to master. You have to be super consistent with the throttle and trust the electronics. A lot of the guys now have ridden their entire lives with TC, so they really know how to get the max out of it so the TC doesn't compromise the speed.
The TT guys know how to ride the the throttle that way...twist wide open, and hold there until the race is over, lol, basically.
This is interesting. How sure are you of this?
Just hit me up with a text, and tell me where I can get the best settings for the best power. Until, of course, we can edit. Then we won't need modes.
Ciao Sixpack577
Ciao sixpack577,sorry my poor english, but can you explain better why you were in serious danger with TC on 6. Thank a lot
Virginia State still chases right?I agree, but may be useful for lots of highway, as it's So Easy to do 100mph and not even realize it.
I know it has cruise control too, but it might keep you out of jail...me, I'de use the power to to avoid talking to 'the man' at all.
I believe they still do. The only time I ride to VA is when going to Shenandoah. I make sure to watch my speed often as soon as i cross the border from Maryland.
Where at in MD?
Aberdeen in Harford County. You?
I am right outside DC where 95 and 495 meet. I do the 120mph slow dance on 495 and stay my ass on the MD side
Yep...
Im familiar with the area. I lived in Landover for about 15 years. I cannot stand 495 loll. 95 and 50 are two highways that I usually like do some spirited riding.
Good to know. I am supposed to go see my cousin in June and he lives outside Altavista.
