Rider Modes

[iain22]

Any thoughts on whether the rain mode is worth using when it’s wet? Felt the rear end slip a little on some wet road markings the other day.

 

[ciderbaby]

A smooth right hand works best. You've got TC and ABS on road mode as well so I've never bothered with rain mode

 

[3-D]

I live in a area with lots of firs and Alders around me. This is in Washington State and we get lots of rain during spring and fall and the trees drop a lot of debris on the roads which causes the roads to get a moss like substance to grow on them. This can definitely get slippery and you need to pay attention to what your doing. I have found for me I have the least issues in rain mode which seems to cut the torque down causing less slippage of the rear end. Same for painted crosswalks and direction arrows. Rain mode seems to help to me, but as posted by ciderbaby, nothing beats a steady hand.

 

[pica]

Steady hands... and when not. The traction control handles it really well. Been riding in the rain these last days and when I felt that my rear tire slipped in one of those curves, before I was able to react and take any action i guys the traction control took action and the whole thing became nothing....

 

[Kiwicol]

I think road paint is slippery in the wet no matter what mode you're in, but Rain will catch it quicker than Sport. I agree with a steady right hand though.

 

[atomsplitter]

It's an option, not a requirement. Use it, don't use it, your call. Just be safe out there.