There was some talk somewhere about the possibility of re-programming the computer to disable the linked system, all just conjecture as far as I know. Interesting idea about setting the system to "heavy" for around-town use; the manual suggests that the "heavy" mode is for two-up and highway use, if I'm not mistaken, as it applies both front discs and the rear disc when using the foot pedal. The "light" mode applies just one front disc.
In any case, for the guy who asked, something to keep in mind is that the two modes can't be alternated without the bike being stopped first, which is something else I object to about the system. There must be a rational reason for that, but I can't think of what it might be.
