my traction control must be broke

[Zteve]

i gotta get it in some loose sand or wet grass and put it through the traction test, warranty man may be getting my bike finally after all this time.

Better test the ABS too

[KawiMick]

topic was traction control but threadjacks are always welcome and my TC is broke...oops I meant KiPass bat may be low

Steve,
  You have most likely broken your TC by installing that 190X55 rear tire.  The slightly larger rolling diameter has caused the TC to allow just a bit more speed difference between your front and rear wheels.   

  I too run a 190X55 and my TC is working great on gravel surfaces and wet pavement in a straight line.   

[shokdimn]

if your front wheel came up and your traction control was on , its broken.

I wonder if this is a fact in every gear—particularly third gear?  ?  Not trying to discredit anyone but; IMO, It would be nice if there were a Big K rep on the forum that could answer this for certain.

[martin_14]

I wonder if this is a fact in every gear—particularly third gear?  ?  Not trying to discredit anyone but; IMO, It would be nice if there were a Big K rep on the forum that could answer this for certain.

I wonder how that is supposed to work: in the S1000RR traction control and wheelie control are two different features. Me wonders how. Where's Brian?

[Kazairl]

They are one and the same on the C14. It is a very simple system. It compares the speed on the front wheel and speed on the rear wheel and that is it. No fancy wheelie control or anything like that. Maybe it got confused. Or the change in tire size makes a bigger difference than one thinks.

 The larger rear wheel turns slower than the front wheel and allows you to wheelie longer before the front wheel slows down enough for the system to detect it.  That's my theory anyways.

[DaveO]

it would be easy to find out if tc is working or not. just go try to spin it up on gravel or grass.
I think the whole point of this thread is just that wfl wanted us to know he did a wheelie.

[Mister Tee]

I haven't played with turning the TC off, but my bike will power wheelie, at least for very short hops.

[Son of Pappy]

In the spirit of trouble shooting I have a coupla questions.
1.  Did you use a full synthetic oil last oil change?  (Synthetic adds about 50 horse power and some 46 ft pounds of torque)
2.  Did you place your fob in your left or right pocket?  (Right pocket is for touring, left is for squiding)
3.  Did you flip on your 12 volt hair dryer/red neck turbo?
 

[rtarp1]

yes the front wheel will come up a tiny bit(it has to for the traction control, to detect it) BUT IT WILL IMMEDIATLY SHUT DOWN YOUR ENGINE, YOU WILL FEELI IT.  IF IT DOESNT DO THAT ITS BROKEN.   

SORRY FOR CAPS  WAS ACCIDENT.

[DaveO]

yes the front wheel will come up a tiny bit(it has to for the traction control, to detect it) BUT IT WILL IMMEDIATLY SHUT DOWN YOUR ENGINE, YOU WILL FEELI IT.  IF IT DOESNT DO THAT ITS BROKEN.   

and there are people that will pay for this  ?

[maxtog]

and there are people that will pay for this  ?

1) It is not optional on the US 2011/2012, it is standard equipment, just like ABS.  So you do not "pay for it" (by opting for it) except as part of the price of the bike.

2) It is not designed specifically to stop wheelies, that is just a side-effect.  It is primarily a safety system to keep control, stability, and power in adverse conditions, such as rain, sand, slippery pavement, mud, etc.  For that purpose, people report it works very well.

3) You can disable it whenever you like, from the handlebar controls.  Although, it will default back to "on" again when the bike is restarted.

[Wile]

Me too...
With TC on if I do a power wheelie it comes up a bit but the engine cuts power and it SLAMS back down.

[Conrad]

I've got you beat on Hayden sigs. 

I'm sitting on a goldmine.

He signed your ass?   

[gPink]

 

[cablebandit]

IT WILL IMMEDIATLY SHUT DOWN YOUR ENGINE, YOU WILL FEELI IT.  IF IT DOESNT DO THAT ITS BROKEN.   

Are you high? 

[ZG]

He signed your ass?   

 

[Son of Pappy]

He signed your ass?   

It didn't happen unless you have pictures

[Rhino]

Here's my theory. KIPASS is so awesome it can not only read your mind but can read your subconscious thoughts. Steve subconsciously wanted to wheelie the bike so KIPASS shut off KTRC for him. That's the mad powah of KIPASS!!!

[Conrad]

It didn't happen unless you have pictures

Be careful what you wish for...

[rtarp1]

@cablebandit     High as in stoned or high as in the front wheel is high?   No the front wheel is not high , it might make it an inch or 2 at most before throttle is retarded..     When i want to wheelie or ride aggressively  i turn it off..