Anyone seen this ? TBW causes death
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From: Southeast Louisiana
RE: Anyone seen this
and I complained about the 5th gear whine... Geez, sounds like the 08's have a much bigger problem... My condolences to the family and I hope sindi makes a full and fast recovery..."D"
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From: St. Charles, IL
RE: Anyone seen this
Very sorry to hear of this and all my best for the friends and family.
I am, however, skeptical of the cause being the ETC. There are many, yes many, redundancies to override the ETC in such an event both electrical and mechanical(return springs ). Not saying it didn't happen, but a lot would have to fail to have the ETC lock the throttle open. H-D wouldn't be allowed to put a system on the road that didn't have those many overrides
I am, however, skeptical of the cause being the ETC. There are many, yes many, redundancies to override the ETC in such an event both electrical and mechanical(return springs ). Not saying it didn't happen, but a lot would have to fail to have the ETC lock the throttle open. H-D wouldn't be allowed to put a system on the road that didn't have those many overrides
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From: East Alton, IL
RE: Anyone seen this
My condolences to those involved and their families.
I, too, am skeptical that it was the electonic throttle that caused this accident. I'd like to see the proof when they find out.
I, too, am skeptical that it was the electonic throttle that caused this accident. I'd like to see the proof when they find out.
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From: Greenwood, IN
RE: Anyone seen this
ORIGINAL: rbabos
This thread should be put in the General section as not everyone comes to the touring part.
Ron
This thread should be put in the General section as not everyone comes to the touring part.
Ron
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RE: Anyone seen this
ORIGINAL: Jim Dawson
My condolences to those involved and their families.
I, too, am skeptical that it was the electonic throttle that caused this accident. I'd like to see the proof when they find out.
My condolences to those involved and their families.
I, too, am skeptical that it was the electonic throttle that caused this accident. I'd like to see the proof when they find out.
I too am skeptical ?I'm a see it to believe it kinda guy. Just reporting whatI read.
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From: Boise Idaho
RE: Anyone seen this
I looked at 08's RC'sbefore purchasing my 07RC. I told my wife it the showroom that I wasn't willing to trust my life to some new technology that Harley had dreamed up.