Sounds like the traction control kicking in. I run mine on 1 on washboard
DCT chatter/knock over washboards
Hey guys,
I've been having a strange issue with my DCT for a while now.
When going over washboards at speed I've noticed the DCT chatters a LOT and the bike acts like it loses power. I can throttle through it, but it almost feels like traction control is intervening (even when its off). Only happens when I am on the throttle.
I run off-road in gravel mode sport 3 usually, noticed its better in manual mode but still happens.
Anyone else have this happen? Is it just normal? Is my chain too tight? (At stock spec)
I've been having a strange issue with my DCT for a while now.
When going over washboards at speed I've noticed the DCT chatters a LOT and the bike acts like it loses power. I can throttle through it, but it almost feels like traction control is intervening (even when its off). Only happens when I am on the throttle.
I run off-road in gravel mode sport 3 usually, noticed its better in manual mode but still happens.
Anyone else have this happen? Is it just normal? Is my chain too tight? (At stock spec)
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Figured it out. Wasn't Tc. (I turn that off completely) chain was WAY too tightSounds like the traction control kicking in. I run mine on 1 on washboard
(Edit, long night, typo'd loose for tight 🙃)
Re-adjusted to spec as measured while leaning on side stand?Figured it out. Wasn't Tc. (I turn that off completely) chain was WAY too loose.
My center stand tends to make a bunch of noise on washboard, might be part of the problem too
Thats what I had done initially.Re-adjusted to spec as measured while leaning on side stand?
I had a notion that the chain has been too tight for a while now, and when I hit washboards the DCT slips/acts weird.
Had a similar problem on a street bike once and the chain was just too tight.
I actually don't have a centerstand. I'm not entirely convinced the extra weight justifying the utility. At least not for the short-ish rides i do.My center stand tends to make a bunch of noise on washboard, might be part of the problem too
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