Fly by wire

[Hawgste]

Been out roadtesting a couple of glides today(street glide & standard).
Just thinking aloud so too speak.Dont know if I'll swop.
But wondering has there been any probs with wire throttle ove cable?

[the_monster]

most modern jet planes seem to manage quite well with that system, as do a lot of ambulances, racing vehicles and whole of things that have much harder lives than a harley.

[Hawgste]

Yes but would you fly a plane built by H-D

[Kernow]

Originally Posted by the_monster

most modern jet planes seem to manage quite well with that system, as do a lot of ambulances, racing vehicles and whole of things that have much harder lives than a harley.

I seem to recall that the Airbus that disappeared in the Atlantic was Fly-byWire

[MadMax]

From what I understand there is some kind of delay within the system which causes a reduction in acceleration. The end result is supposedly when you crack the throttle open there is less of an impact on a carb or butterly than if snapped open under the direct control of a cable. Very few cases of failure ever mentioned on the US forums. The obvious difference is the inability to replace it yourself if it ever does go down.

[Urrell]

Originally Posted by Hawgste

Yes but would you fly a plane built by H-D

You got that the wrong way round.
If H-D built a plane would it fly?

What did you think of them?
Were they the 2010 models?

[Phil]

Surprisingly enough (because it is on a Harley) we have seen VERY few problems.

Of course the whole engine management package is Delphi who are very good at what they do. They have been building fly by wire systems for cars & trucks for years.

[Hawgste]

Originally Posted by Urrell

You got that the wrong way round.
If H-D built a plane would it fly?

What did you think of them?
Were they the 2010 models?

They where 09 models. Street glide had 103" motor, but was impressed with both.
Could be the way to go.

[Maggar]

I have a 2008 Street Glide that has the Fly By Wire throttle and I can honestly say that I cannot tell the difference (other than the lack of a cable )

Acceleration is as per a normal throttle.

[Tony Cross]

Originally Posted by Maggar

I have a 2008 Street Glide that has the Fly By Wire throttle and I can honestly say that I cannot tell the difference (other than the lack of a cable )

Acceleration is as per a normal throttle.

Ditto on an 09 RK.