Traction Control

[jtbvaca]

I am getting ready to buy a new 2011 1200GS. My question is it worth the extra cost to get the traction control? All opinions welcome!

[MotoGP]

It's a great safety feature for slippery surfaces and you can always disable it if needed. Worth the $$ IMHO.

MotoGP

[Schtum]

Originally Posted by MotoGP

It's a great safety feature for slippery surfaces and you can always disable it if needed. Worth the $$ IMHO.

MotoGP

So long as you remember to disable it, that is. Every time I pop the front wheel up over a crest or leap the bike over a humpback bridge, I'm reminded that I forgot to switch it off or at least set it to the less aggressive setting. As soon as you get a wheel off the ground in the default setting, it kills the power.

[zenzen70]

Originally Posted by Schtum

So long as you remember to disable it, that is. Every time I pop the front wheel up over a crest or leap the bike over a humpback bridge, I'm reminded that I forgot to switch it off or at least set it to the less aggressive setting. As soon as you get a wheel off the ground in the default setting, it kills the power.

Hi,

how do you put it on a "less aggressive setting"?

Thanks for the info...

[bracky72]

It has 3 modes. On, offroad (less aggressive so you can get a bit loose) and off. You cycle through the modes by pushing the asc button.

[zenzen70]

Originally Posted by bracky72

It has 3 modes. On, offroad (less aggressive so you can get a bit loose) and off. You cycle through the modes by pushing the asc button.

Ok i understand what you mean now. Thanks for te info.

[ksut]

You will love it when it kicks in the first time when you didnt think you needed it...

[nwlinux]

My 2007 Adventure does not have traction control; my next Adventure WILL have the extra feature. In the Pacific Northwest, it rains constantly. Depending on your location, it would be a great feature to have on the moto. If nothing else, it would be good to have for resale.

[GeoJeff]

1. It's an actual safety feature
2. It can be turned off
3. It's not very expensive as OE

why wouldn't you get it ? - JMO