I've sent Thundermax 3 emails and left 1 voice message trying to ask them this question. They haven't answered either emails or voice mail. So Thundermax can kiss my back side..
I talked to Chris at Daytona Twin Tec regarding an 08 version with his products, he said they have auto tunes for 08 models without the throttle by wire. He also said DTT will not develop an auto tune for the TBW bikes, mainly due to liability issues with the TBW, which he does not think much of. I would think Thundermax wont either. When you think about it, it is a risky liability. Just a matter of time and we will hear of serious accidents caused by the TBW control.
ETC, or throttle by wire, has been a relative non-issue in the automotive arena. This is because there are several layers of redundancy built into the system. For instance, if you look closely at the accelerator pedal on most ETC units you will find two parallel sensors, not just one. There are also different levels of "limp home" mode in the software, from reduced power to idle only, and constant query and response testing by the control module. Of course, like everything else in life there is always the possibility of a certain number of failures. BTW, plenty of old style throttles have stuck open or had cable failures over the years, without the assistance of electronics.
I can understand an aftermarket company not wanting to expose themselves to liability in areas where they aren't fully comfortable. Right now they look at the potential downside and take a pass. However, in the future that won't be an option if they want to stay in the ECM replacement business. ETC will eventually be the new standard, and throttle cables will be just a memory.
Jerry
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