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acecycleins · 05-12-2008, 12:09 PM

Let me state for the record that there is nothing cooler than watching Superbikes or GP bikes spin up off a corner. Watching Nicky use the trottle is like watching Picasso paint. It's always beautiful, even if misunderstood.

That said, traction control is here to stay. It's on almost every sportbike that counts and will be on all the ones that don't. It takes a degree or two of finesse out, but cuts lap times and that's what gets pole. My biggest issue with it is solved with affordablity. So, why complain? It's here. It will be used and it's not going away. If it's only a grand and it helps privateers like #85 Ryan Elleby to compete then good. The guy can now concentrate on bigger issues, like not being lapped.

Kenneth_Moore · 05-12-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by acecycleins

Let me state for the record that there is nothing cooler than watching Superbikes or GP bikes spin up off a corner. Watching Nicky use the trottle is like watching Picasso paint. It's always beautiful, even if misunderstood.

There are some excellent comments on traction control in this month's CW. In the write-up on the Daytona races, Mladin is paraphrased as saying: "Do what you like, but the fast riders will go to the front." BTW, Kirk, the whole write up on Daytona was quite good. If you haven't read it, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Always more fun to read about stuff like that when you were there.

seruzawa · 05-12-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

There are some excellent comments on traction control in this month's CW. In the write-up on the Daytona races, Mladin is paraphrased as saying: "Do what you like, but the fast riders will go to the front." BTW, Kirk, the whole write up on Daytona was quite good. If you haven't read it, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Always more fun to read about stuff like that when you were there.

At the rate technology is going in a few years the bikes will ride themselves.

BrowningBAR · 05-12-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

At the rate technology is going in a few years the bikes will ride themselves.

When Harleys can ride themselves will the bikes still demand to be strapped to a trailer during travel?

acecycleins · 05-12-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BrowningBAR

When Harleys can ride themselves will the bikes still demand to be strapped to a trailer during travel?

No- but they'll b!tch about wearing helmets and having to mute their pipes.

BrowningBAR · 05-12-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by acecycleins

No- but they'll b!tch about wearing helmets and having to mute their pipes.

And as soon as they're put together they'll want to know how to increase their HP.

The_AirHawk · 05-12-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

At the rate technology is going in a few years the bikes will ride themselves.

Hell, they're already almost there! Now and again, you get one that decides it's had "enough" and makes a break for it..........

Failed motorcycle burnout

I dig the calm demeanor of the dude next to the orange CBR.

sarnali2 · 05-12-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

Hell, they're already almost there! Now and again, you get one that decides it's had "enough" and makes a break for it..........

Failed motorcycle burnout

I dig the calm demeanor of the dude next to the orange CBR.

amazing, why don't they just learn to ride the dam* things instead of making complete fools out of themselves.

vermicious · 05-12-2008, 11:40 PM

Because making a complete fool of themselves gives them a greater sense of accomplishment than only making a partial fool of themselves?

05-12-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	Traction Control for $1,000! Original Article: Traction Control for $1,000! Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article Traction Control for $1,000! in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

05-12-2008, 12:09 PM	#2
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	Let me state for the record that there is nothing cooler than watching Superbikes or GP bikes spin up off a corner. Watching Nicky use the trottle is like watching Picasso paint. It's always beautiful, even if misunderstood. That said, traction control is here to stay. It's on almost every sportbike that counts and will be on all the ones that don't. It takes a degree or two of finesse out, but cuts lap times and that's what gets pole. My biggest issue with it is solved with affordablity. So, why complain? It's here. It will be used and it's not going away. If it's only a grand and it helps privateers like #85 Ryan Elleby to compete then good. The guy can now concentrate on bigger issues, like not being lapped. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

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vermicious Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 552	Because making a complete fool of themselves gives them a greater sense of accomplishment than only making a partial fool of themselves?