Traction Control – WC?

[DrAlf]

Do all WC’s come with traction control or is it an option? Is it possible to wheelie a WC with traction control fitted? Just asking…….

 

[andylel]

Don't know and yes, by turning it off. They wheelie quite well as it goes.

 

[Nutty]

Do all WC’s come with traction control or is it an option? Is it possible to wheelie a WC with traction control fitted? Just asking…….

I don't know if they all do, but mine has it, and yep, it'll wheelie real good!

 

[Robbo1200ADV]

But a Wheelie is illegal isn't it ?

 

[Jumblemo]

They all come with traction control. And they all wheelie beautifully. Next.

 

[rattler]

They all come with traction control. And they all wheelie beautifully. Next.[/QUO

I thought they just came with ABS as standard

 

[andylel]

But a Wheelie is illegal isn't it ?

Not being in control of your vehicle is an offence. Some law enforcers see a wheelie as not being in control, others might see it as a demonstration of perfect control if performed correctly and in circumstance where no risk is imposed on others. Unfortunately the latter may be in the minority...so make sure there are none around when demonstrating such control. Good observation is key

 

[Engineer]

They all come with traction control. And they all wheelie beautifully. Next.[/QUO

I thought they just came with ABS as standard

Correct - standard bike has ABS only, no fancy sussies or TC.

 

[GC6269]

Good observation is key

Absolutely. The more teenage girls witness your wheelie, the better.

 

[Nutty]

After reading this thread, I had to go out last night for some wheelie action. There are some great little hump back bridges down lots of the B and white roads of West Sussex!

 

[DrAlf]

I'm guessing 1st and 2nd gear off the power and maybe 3rd gear with a little bit of help right? Either way I'll confirm next Thursday morning

 

[Wapping]

After reading this thread, I had to go out last night for some wheelie action. There are some great little hump back bridges down lots of the B and white roads of West Sussex!

Which is not a wheelie.... Or even a gushing hype of the 1200 WC's (awesome, no doubt) power delivery.

You could do the same thing on a 125 over the same bridges or over a decent sized speed hump in central London

 

[Fanum]

You could do the same thing on a 125 over the same bridges or over a decent sized speed hump in central London

My best minger ever hoisted was performed on a C90

 

[Greg Masters]

My best minger ever hoisted was performed on a C90

You ARE Dave Lee Travis!

I claim my prize.

 

[Yonkyo]

I think that WC's are totally Mega Awesome...

 

[DrAlf]

In answer to my original question, I can confirm that not all WC's are fitted with traction control. My rental bike didn't even have changeable maps never mind traction control. They do wheelie rather well though - apparently

 

[oblertone]

Just a pity ...

My best minger ever hoisted was performed on a C90

... you forgot about the top-box when completing your 'display' with a rearward dismount