With the installed ISCI hand brake, I've noticed something that may be old news for the rest of you. Before, when I was tending to ride my brake pedal, I was getting the Limp Home Mode on a daily basis. I would pull over. Turn off the engine for five minutes. Then restart with the Mode clear. This would happen at least once every day. Once I got the hand brake, NO MORE Limp Home Mode (fingers crossed). So, it seems that riding the brake pedal may have been causing it.
Thanks for the info. I bet most of us do not realize were putting out foot on the foot brake a lot. I did realize I was do this so I have made sure I put my foot a bit further back on the peg.
It will go into limp mode if you ride the brake. If you stop, remove the key, put it back in, it will clear the screen. Yes, the book says remove the key...??
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I missed it before - why did you ride the brake pedal with your foot? David
I had a stroke which has resulted in reduced muscle control over my right foot. I sometimes found myself pressing the brake pedal enough to trigger the brake lights without realizing it (a rider following me let me know.) The ISCI hand brake has been a tremendous help in solving this problem. Panic stops will still have to be assisted with the foot pedal, but normal stopping is all done with the hand.
I had a stroke which has resulted in reduced muscle control over my right foot. I sometimes found myself pressing the brake pedal enough to trigger the brake lights without realizing it (a rider following me let me know.) The ISCI hand brake has been a tremendous help in solving this problem. Panic stops will still have to be assisted with the foot pedal, but normal stopping is all done with the hand.
George
Gotcha. I always ride with both feet on the outside edge of the pegs with my toes pointed down and out. It's more comfortable that way and no matter what I do with my foot it will not accidently touch the brake. When it's time to brake it is just one easy motion to pick the foot up and place on the brake - just like you do in your car. David
How many of us used to ride our motorcycles with at least of couple of fingers covering the front brake lever? Perhaps we are trying to do the same thing with a pedal, but lack the dexterity to do it without causing an issue...
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2010 Blue RT Audio & Convenience model Se-5 transmision. Dealer-added foglights, accent LEDs and extra speakers. Some RTS chrome windshield, front spoiler and top trunk trim, RTS frunklight and frunk liner, Top Trunk liner, Chrome lower air deflector, fendertip LED bulbs and ISCI floorboards added by yours truly...
"DPS" error message/"LIMP HOME"
I bought a 2011 RT LTD end of April. About the time the odometer hit the 300 mile mark I noticed a vibration at the 75-76 mph range. Gear down, problem goes away. Slow to 74 or speed up to 77 or above, it went away. About the 500 mile mark, it threw the dreaded "DPS" error message and limp home mode. I honestly believe that if the brake pedal is unintentionally touched for a long duration, it will cause this error message. Yeah I know "STUPID". I Was "GUILTY". Food for thought...
Vibration has a possible solution as well. It's in the drive train and specifically, the drive belt. My dealer tightened the drive belt and the whole bike got better than new...It seemed to tighten everything up and seems more responsive. Even the handling, although they may have downloaded a fix for that. It now rides and handles the way you expect when you buy it. I am a happy owner!
Limp Home Mode Gone!
2011 RT Limited issues
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