I test drove a 08 FLHTC and I had some doubts about it. After my test drive, my doubts were gone. A different feel maybe, but no hesitation whatsoever.

 

After riding again last night I payed closer attention to this problem. When I did not ride as hard and let the clutch out slower I didn't notice the problem. So I venture to say that the "problem" is in all the bikes but some rider's style makes it more pronounced. Then again maybe not. It very well may be an EPA thing. Designed into the bike to make us less aggressive riders with the end result being less fuel consumption. T.

 

It's probably already programmed into the ECU but disabled Are the switches in place on the handlebars already?

 

I really do not notice any difference between TBW and my old cables??

 

I don't notice any appreciable difference and have had no problems with it. I have a twin screw diesel engine fishing boat and this debate over the "lag" or "flat spot"reminds of a few years ago when electronic controls came out for diesel engine boats.

 

Duracell!![sm=icon_rofl.gif]That is a geat name with that battery colored bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I agree,the delay isthere on all of them, those who say not are just bypassing it with the way they ride and handle the throttle without even realizing it. After a couple of thousand miles I doubt those considering it a problem will even notice it. It's a hand brain thing, your brain, without realizing it. will make your hand operate the throttlein a way that will render that "delay/hesitation" unnoticable. Ionly have 800 miles on my RG and althoughthe TBW did take some getting use to for the first couple hundred miles, I don't even notice it anymore. Can I makethe delay happen? Sure. Does it happen? Nope! Like I said before, there is so much good about these bikes, I can overlook the TBW. The other thing is, there WILL be something from the aftermarket to make the TBW much more responsive in that 0-2750rpm range. Just give it some time...

 

I would have to agree. I much prefer the feel of the 08 throttle to the 07 cable. The loaner I just had was a 07 Ultra and I was happy to get my bike back.

Now I'm just counting the days until the PCIII is out. Put the new SE air cleaner on yesterday and pipes will go on when the PC is done. I MIGHT even get to ride it before it goes in storage [sm=biker.gif]

 

I noticed some of that hesitatin also, thought it was maybe the difference between the 03 w/carb and the 08 W/FI. and yes you can shut the cruise off by bumpin the throttle backwards. The 08 ROCKS!

 

I think I know ultrasweet is referring to I actually killed the bike at a few stop lights until I got used to it. Now its ok.