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Turn ON/Off Traction control on V7?

On The V7-III models which I assume you have, you can toggle between setting level 1 (normal) and level 2 (more aggresive) by briefly pressing the starter button when the engine is running. The numeric display will show MGCT 1 or MGCT 2.

To disable the traction control, press and hold the starter button. The numeric display will show MGCT 0. Press and hold again to reactivate it.

Before you ask, I don't think there's any way of turning off the ABS. If there is, I haven't found it.
 
Moto Lab Denver said:
Is there a way to do this on the V7?
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If you have a v7ii, there is only an on/off mode. You just hold the starter down for a few seconds while it's running. Nice & easy for when you want to rip that wheelie :)

Kiwi dave - I heard there is a way (to turn off ABS) that involves some odd pushing of buttons when you're going a very specific speed for a certain amount of time. Last I heard, this was still theory and hadn't been figured out by the forum post author
 
Not that I have a bike with ABS but does anyone know what it does when the wheel sensor is disconnected. I would assume the fail safe is that the brakes continue to work.
In that case you could either splice in a switch or find the proper connectors and make a switch wiring harness
 
At the risk of upsetting the electronics on the bike and getting a huge "SERVICE" on the dashboard. No thanks, I haven't thought of any reason why I would want to disable the ABS yet.
 
I can see the need to disable the rear ABS on for example a Stornello used off road. Not sure about Guzzi's service warnings and how to clear that from the dash.

Got this from the Kawasaki Versys forum:

Tried, tested, and confirmed:
"My fix: I simply unplug the ABS sensor for the rear wheel. The ABS still functions normally for the front wheel (I’ve tested it), but with the sensor unplugged the ABS will not function for the rear wheel."
ABS Kill Switch For Versys | GT-Rider.com
 
I have been told just pulling the fuse to the ABS system will do it with little drama.
 
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kiwi dave said:
I haven't thought of any reason why I would want to disable the ABS yet.
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I've had two bikes with ABS.
The first was a Cali1400 & the brakes on that bike were great!
Never knew when the ABS kicked in the bike just stopped like it had power brakes,

The 2nd bike a 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour & the ABS is disconnected. Worst brakes system I have ever seen.
Pulled into a gas station tried stopping at the pumps and the bike just kept on going. Thought i had forgot how to stop.
Sometimes in a parking lot the bike would "pulsate" that is surge when the brakes were applied.
The system was inconsistent & the dealer could not make it work correctly.

Some owners have had the same experience some have not, Polaris would not recognize the problem.
Even with the ABS disconnected Victory brakes still leave a lot to be desired.
 
kiwi dave said:
On The V7-III models which I assume you have, you can toggle between setting level 1 (normal) and level 2 (more aggresive) by briefly pressing the starter button when the engine is running. The numeric display will show MGCT 1 or MGCT 2.

To disable the traction control, press and hold the starter button. The numeric display will show MGCT 0. Press and hold again to reactivate it.

Before you ask, I don't think there's any way of turning off the ABS. If there is, I haven't found it.
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For the ABS you can pull the fuse, take the seat off, and it's the one that sits the highest, Guzzi probably did this on purpose to make it easy.
 
Why would anybody want to disable their ABS system? I cannot understand that at all. It’s a safety and control feature that is imperceptible unless it actually has to engage, which if it does engage, you needed it! 🙂

Many may think they are better at braking than they really are however no human on Earth can modulate and cycle the pressure in a brake system anywhere as quickly and efficiently as the ABS system.
 
scottmastrocinque said:
Why would anybody want to disable their ABS system? I cannot understand that at all. It’s a safety and control feature that is imperceptible unless it actually has to engage, which if it does engage, you needed it! 🙂

Many may think they are better at braking than they really are however no human on Earth can modulate and cycle the pressure in a brake system anywhere as quickly and efficiently as the ABS system.
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Off-road my friend!
 
I understand that but we aren’t on a dirt bike here are we? We were talking a V7 right?

Moto Guzzi offers this feature on the bikes it designed for occasional off-road use like my Stelvio NTX. Not sure if even the Stornello does or not. Cannot see it being a necessary feature of 99% of the V7 platform.
 
scottmastrocinque said:
Why would anybody want to disable their ABS system? I cannot understand that at all. It’s a safety and control feature that is imperceptible unless it actually has to engage, which if it does engage, you needed it! 🙂

Many may think they are better at braking than they really are however no human on Earth can modulate and cycle the pressure in a brake system anywhere as quickly and efficiently as the ABS system.
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I have similar thoughts about traction control.
Surely if there is enough grip to wheelie, then the TC won't be triggered
Or am I missing something??
 
I honestly don’t know as I’ve never tried to wheelie an ABS street motorcycle.

I suspect the system might try and engage as the wheels go out of sync.

I gave up doing those types of antics long long ago along with riding in the dirt.
 
GUZZINO001 said:
but do you think active TC limits engine performance a bit?
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Of course.

Its function is to maintain wheel control and traction at all times so if you like to open the throttle very rapidly and all at once, I am very confident that the traction control will get involved and slow things down a bit.
 
yes, in fact, a slight decrease in torque is perceptible, I also have the rear tire to replace and this makes things worse I think
 
I wish that I could turn off the traction control permanently. At level 2 my V7 850 Special runs very badly. My brother’s V9 Roamer was the same. I leave mine on level 1, which the owner’s handbook states is for general roads anyway, simply because it remains set at that less intrusive level when the ignition has been turned off. Sadly if I want to run it without t/c I have to turn it off each time the ignition is turned off and put up with an annoying warning light. On a relatively low-powered bike like this I can see no point in t/c. I’ve had older much more powerful bikes without riding modes, traction control or ABS, though I’m fine with the latter - it’s just that I wouldn’t not buy a bike just because it lacks this safety aid (or dumbing down of rider skills).
 
unfortunately you have to deactivate it every time you turn the bike back on.
ABS will continue to work at all times, MGTC at zero only deactivates traction control.
It seems to me that if you want to accelerate hard it is better with level "0"
 
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