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Old 04-01-2008, 05:26 PM
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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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Old 04-01-2008, 05:53 PM
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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
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 06:43 PM
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I agree that it's a tragic loss. RIP.

But blaming it on the TBW is extremely suspect.
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:10 PM
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fbw or not cabels and carbs stick as well
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:15 PM
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This thread should be put in the General section as not everyone comes to the touring part.
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:16 PM
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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.
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: rbabos

This thread should be put in the General section as not everyone comes to the touring part.
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I think it only applies to touring bikes.....Prayers to the family

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Old 04-01-2008, 07:30 PM
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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.

I too am skeptical ?I'm a see it to believe it kinda guy. Just reporting whatI read.
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:37 PM
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My condolences my GOD bless his sole and wath over his family.
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:39 PM
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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.
 


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