Launch control on the Yamahas

[wes513v]

I wasn't aware that the Yamahas were running launch control, but it looked like Webb was hitting a button when practicing starts. Anybody else notice that? Or heard anything?

[mog]

Ktm have it std , and electric start and light weight, and smooth linear power, all things you only get on a factory Yamaha, ktm gives for 10k what you have to pay 100k on the Yamaha, Yamaha factory years behind std ktm ....

[redrider144]

21 minutes ago, mog said:

Ktm have it std , and electric start and light weight, and smooth linear power, all things you only get on a factory Yamaha, ktm gives for 10k what you have to pay 100k on the Yamaha, Yamaha factory years behind std ktm ....

FFS Mog, can't a guy ask a simple question without you spinning it into KTM marketing drivel?

If I didn't know any better I'd swear you were a KTM spambot.

Edited May 21, 2017 by redrider144

[mog]

Lol says red that travels the other forums stalking me....

 

 

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[Mongo134]

10 minutes ago, redrider144 said:

FFS Mog, can't a guy ask a simple question without you spinning it into KTM marketing drivel?

If I didn't know any better I'd swear you were a KTM spambot.

I like Yamaha personally. They are easily the 4th best manufacturer. 

[Arctic Pride]

What does the launch control do, just hold the bike at set and RPM till clutch drop?

[GBowman]

1 hour ago, wes513v said:

 

I wasn't aware that the Yamahas were running launch control, but it looked like Webb was hitting a button when practicing starts. Anybody else notice that? Or heard anything?

 

Every factory team runs a version of launch and traction control. 

7 minutes ago, Arctic Pride said:

What does the launch control do, just hold the bike at set and RPM till clutch drop?

Advances the ignition until it hits a certain RPM and gear. 

[KTMRider4Life]

12 minutes ago, Mongo134 said:

I like Yamaha personally. They are easily the 4th best manufacturer. 

You're counting KTM and Husky as one and the same obviously....

[Mongo134]

6 minutes ago, KTMRider4Life said:

You're counting KTM and Husky as one and the same obviously....

 

Well..... Yah....

KTM/Husky

Beta

Sherco

Yamaha

[redrider144]

1 hour ago, GBowman said:

Every factory team runs a version of launch and traction control. 

Advances the ignition until it hits a certain RPM and gear. 

"Retards the ignition timing" is what I think you meant.  Just think "Mog mode" and you won't mix them up. ? 

Edited May 22, 2017 by redrider144

[redrider144]

2 hours ago, mog said:

Lol says red that travels the other forums stalking me....

Scoreboard

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I'm too lazy for that.  I use the "follow" feature on TT to keep an eye on you though, just to make sure you aren't out spreading too much misinformation.

[GBowman]

45 minutes ago, redrider144 said:

"Retards the ignition timing" is what I think you meant.  Just think "Mog mode" and you won't mix them up. ? 

No, advance on the start and retard as the revs go up. 

 

EDIT: Now your making me second guess myself

 

Edited May 22, 2017 by GBowman

[jcross312]

Yamaha comes standard with launch control. My 16 did anyway.

[redrider144]

15 minutes ago, GBowman said:

No, advance on the start and retard as the revs go up. 

EDIT: Now your making me second guess myself

Even though everything I've read says "retard" I'll brush that aside because I don't need to cite any sources for this. ? 

In order to have less chance at wheelspin / huge wheelie during a launch, you want to retard the timing.  Once you're moving (i.e. shift to 3rd) you want to put the timing back to normal to get max power.

This is somewhat related to how e-bike swingers love to sing songs about max torque at 0 rpm.  The reality is that the e-bike speed controller won't allow max torque at 0 rpm because you'd either flip over or melt the tire.

[wes513v]

No, advance on the start and retard as the revs go up. 
 
EDIT: Now your making me second guess myself
 

Sorry Gary, you retard the timing to soften the power. Reds right. 16 may have come with it, but 15 didnt, and I forgive t remember reading about it on the 16.

[Fryboy]

Red is pushing everyone's poo in   ?  

[KTMRider4Life]

17 minutes ago, Fryboy said:

Red is pushing everyone's poo in   ?  

Nobody enjoys pushing in other dudes poo more than red.  Thats why i wont go near the guy in person ...

[wes513v]

Nobody enjoys pushing in other dudes poo more than red.  Thats why i wont go near the guy in person ...

Just be careful when you shake hands...

[Arctic Pride]

1 hour ago, GBowman said:

No, advance on the start and retard as the revs go up. 

 

EDIT: Now your making me second guess myself

 

so the ign retard acts as a traction control as well? 

[Fryboy]

45 minutes ago, wes513v said:

Just be careful when you shake hands...

Don't drop the soap ! ! !