Have there been any issues using a rear CT on the Automatic 18 Wing? I could see possible computer issues and hope someone has tried it to see how it works. I'm thinking about the DCT but if it ties me to an MC tire, I'm out.
The homework to do is to find out if the CT has the same OD or circumference of the OEM 2018 tires. DCT will tolerate some variance in wheel size to account for wear and/or mfg variances between the Dunlop and Bridgestone before it throws a code and shuts itself down. Experience on the DCT 700s and the Africa Twin show that changes in tires and sprocket sizes that are within the "whatever tolerance that the DCT computer allows" work just fine.Have there been any issues using a rear CT on the Automatic 18 Wing? I could see possible computer issues and hope someone has tried it to see how it works. I'm thinking about the DCT but if it ties me to an MC tire, I'm out.
The DCT control unit runs by committee using a set of sensors that report the transmission mainshaft speeds, wheel speeds, throttle setting, etc.. If the sensor information coming in does not fit into the programmed algorithms the control unit it throws a trouble code and it can then shut the DCT down so it either will not shift out of neutral or in some cases it keeps it from shifting beyond first gear (limp mode). On chain driven DCTs changing the sprockets can do the same thing. As a precaution the owner's and service manuals have warnings not to change tire and sprocket sizes from stock but small changes do not seem to trigger a code(s).Why would there be computer issues?
So, it sounds like bikes coming down the pike w/ more electronic controls and auto shifting will make modifying the bike more difficult - to say the least.The DCT control unit runs by committee