| mburnstead |
29-10-06 10:56 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by riktherider
i think its more of a gimick to be fair. very simlar to new cars like the m5's have different suspension and engine settings. why not just have it on the best settings all the time.
technology is taking conrtol too much for my liking. you never had any of these rider aids a decade ago. its all about rider control, sensibility and confidence. if you cant ride a powerfull bike in wet conditions you really shouldnt be riding it at all. it shows you just dont have confidence riding the bike.
me not like!!!
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Whilst I agree with you in principle that people should be able to control their bikes, it's also true to say that a decade ago we didn't have so much power available, so didn't need the technology to help us control it. And since the technology has been developed, why should it not be available? It's not just about the wet - I've been touring and had hot, perfect tarmac available to ride on one day, the next it's covered in dust and fine gravel, and a day later I'm in the high Alps with snow at the side of the road... And bumpy roads with greasy surfaces and heavy, aggressive traffic can spell trouble no matter how great a rider you are - a simple switch to chop off the top end of the power could be a godsend sometimes.
The best riders in the world all use traction control and variable fuel maps these days, race bikes in MotoGP and the various superbike championships have had it for a good couple of years now.
Besides, if you don't like it, leave it on maximum power all the time and ride around it, no-one's forcing you to turn it down!
Mike |
