C 14 2010 can the traction control feature be left on forever

[bombsquad1201]

Howdy,


Dumb question:

 C 14 2010 can the traction control feature be left on forever.
If you can't how do you select it and when.
Can the rear brake be adjusted ? Or this an effect Of something else. When I try to apply the brakes it a very long throw.

Thanks.

J.

[jjsC6]

Traction control defaults to "on" whenever you start the bike.  You can turn it off even while riding.  But when you restart the bike it's back on again.

I'm not sure about your second question.

[tonedeaf]

There are really no "normal" riding regimes where it makes sense to turn traction control off. (You may get some argument from old-timers, but if you do not know what it does or why you would turn it on or off, just leave it on and forget it -- it is good stuff.) If you are wondering about its effect, you should buy some track and instructor time so it can be demonstrated in a controlled learning environment.

If your brake lever has a very long travel before the brakes engage, you should probably take it in for service. There is a chance that you have gotten air into the system and this needs to be addressed by someone who understands the problem.

[stevewfl]

Great questions and great answers, the real mystique of the C14 lies in the mad pow-ah of KiPass 

[Hayeshfc]

Must be disabled for wheelies and burnouts. Other than that leave it on!

[Wile]

Must be disabled for wheelies and burnouts. Other than that leave it on!

I found leaving the traction control on was a great tool for learning how this beast reacts during wheelies.  The bike is so heavy that it loosens your fillings when the front tire hits pavement again.