dlpuette
30+ Posts
Does this only apply to the 19 + models with traction control?
should I be concerned about my 18?
should I be concerned about my 18?
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Does this only apply to the 19 + models with traction control?
should I be concerned about my 18?
So where do you disconnect these sensors?
It only applies to 2019 and early 2020 models as 2019 was the first year for ABS. As Jack pointed out in post # 10 the Traction Control System (TCS) can be disabled. You must do that each time you start engine as default is enabled. It is a TCS issue NOT an ABS issue. The recall software update was to correct a possible bad read from a wheel speed sensor causing the TCS to think that wheel had lost traction and then applying the brake to that wheel only to regain traction. The update was done on my 2020 before I took delivery in December, 2019, and I've had absolutely no problem . . and am not concerned that I will. I'm not downplaying the significance of this but it is old news and afaik has been resolved.
And while this may be far fetched I can see a possible scenario where in the event of an accident the insurance company inspects and finds the ABS sensor disconnected they might have a reason to deny or at least complicate a settlement. They know which models have ABS (and probably even asked on the application) and have factored this into the premium.
Good follow up with your info
Yes the insurance companies know the minute the bike is insured . Thru the VIN they know everything about the bike/ and or trike. Trying to defeat the ABS or traction control will end up causing bad JU JU IMO
We are in the process of having our 2020 FLHRC converted into a Trike. Our bike presently has ABS and wondering how this would affect the new build?
ABS is not the problem, it's the traction control that was acting up and needed a software update.
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