RonK Posted August 13, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2018 -- My '18 Eluder was always so jerky for me in shifting and starting. I realize now it's because I'm not accustomed to the play between rest, or total off, position and the increase of gas whey twisting the throttle. This play is hard to judge and isn't welcome. Does anyone else with a Venture or Eluder have this problem? -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted August 13, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 13, 2018 I don't have one, but that would not be welcome in my department. Look to see if you can snug up the cables, other than that take it to the dealer. It shouldn't be a difficult fix I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldunker Posted August 14, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 14, 2018 This is throttle by wire. No cables. Does this happen in both touring and sport modes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOHAWG Posted August 14, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2018 I find Sport Mode to be quite jerky starting out and going between accelerating and decelerating, but I like the responsiveness when riding aggressively. Tour Mode is MUCH smoother, especially with a passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonK Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted August 14, 2018 -- I have only tried in Tour Mode. The dealer has no clue. I've ordered a factory repair manual and when it comes I'll see if I can figure something out. Just hoping someone else has had that problem and cured it. -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 14, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 14, 2018 -- I have only tried in Tour Mode. The dealer has no clue. I've ordered a factory repair manual and when it comes I'll see if I can figure something out. Just hoping someone else has had that problem and cured it. -- See Here ThrottleGRIP.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldunker Posted August 14, 2018 Share #7 Posted August 14, 2018 This seems to be a common complaint in throttle by wire systems. Once you get use to it I don't think it will be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaha Posted August 15, 2018 Share #8 Posted August 15, 2018 -- My '18 Eluder was always so jerky for me in shifting and starting. I realize now it's because I'm not accustomed to the play between rest, or total off, position and the increase of gas whey twisting the throttle. This play is hard to judge and isn't welcome. Does anyone else with a Venture or Eluder have this problem? -- Hey RonK, sorry to hear that. If you’re not already doing this, keeping a low wrist position as you grip the throttle could help alleviate some of that and smooth out your throttle application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonK Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted August 15, 2018 -- Thanks for the info. I suspect the play might be barely the max allowed. I tried today to compensate be changing how I release my clutch. That's for starters. -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NNY Posted August 15, 2018 Share #10 Posted August 15, 2018 As stated earlier.... there is a difference in the modes, tour is smoother and sport more responsive. Throttle by wire is much more responsive overall as well...it does take a little getting use to. It seems it only an issue in the lower gears...mainly 2 and 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karaboo Posted August 16, 2018 Share #11 Posted August 16, 2018 Indian had an issue with the drive by wire on their touring bikes. The one I drove was pretty bad. It was made worse by the cable operated clutch. I think they addressed the issue with an ECU reflash. Don't know if it helped. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimurph Posted August 16, 2018 Share #12 Posted August 16, 2018 It is something that I got used to, just like the clutch lever late engagement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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