Mode setting POLL

On my 18 TC 1 and power mode 1 

TC2 and Mode 2 (A).

I only ride canyons and pretty aggressively and I hardly ever notice any interruption of either if you're riding like you're supposed to be with smooth throttle inputs. While the TC has seemingly saved my ass when hitting dirt patches. The modes don't hold back power input, they just affect the throttle response. So A mode is good for when you want to have good throttle response while hoping to avoid tire spin.

I recommend most do the same. You shouldn't look at the electronic assists as crutches or limitations. Look at them as there to save your ass when something unexpected comes along.

A lot of ya'll probably know that infamous video of that dude on the FZ driving off the cliff. Even though it probably wouldn't have made a difference in that situation, one of the most glaring things that occurred to me in that video was why would somebody has obviously under skilled as that guy was with his shitty throttle control and lines, be running TC1 in B mode in the canyons. You spent all this money on a bike with a superior electronics package to not use it? I mean isn't that the main justification for getting an FZ10 over an FZ9? It was for me.

Totally agree. I pulled out into a turn too quickly on my r6 with cold tires in early spring and lost traction once. Just a lapse in judgement on my end. I had to slam my foot down to keep from dropping the bike, and the rear set did a number on my calf. I could barely walk for a few days it was so badly bruised.

Similar scenario on my mt10 and the TC kicked in with no issues.

Hello guys....
Interesting how there are several threads with a ton of views but little to no responses. Take this poll for example... 199 views and only 6 replies? Really? On a simple poll that you just have click a button!?Knowledge is power, sharing is caring..
Let's all do our part to share what we know and love about the FZ/MT..Pull what you need to help you out from the forum...but throw us a bone once in a while too...everyone's input is valued in ALL the threads on this forum....
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I ride with Mode1 and TC2.

Mode1 is quite a bit smoother since I flashed my ECU, and the autoblipper seems to operate better on this setting. For my riding style, even on track, TC2 doesn't feel too intrusive at all. It even allows for shenanigans like power wheelies.

Hmmmm. I know the 2018 is programmed as 1 being most aggressive down to 2 then lastly 3 (rain mode)
And from what I have been reading the 2017 is B most aggressive followed by A then STD for rain.....
I believe my OP is written to combine these correctly...am I missing something? You mentioned the manual being incorrect? That's not good!
So my pick points are incorrect?
Wasn't meant to confuse.
I can remove altogether as the activity was minimal in the first place.
No worries. Thanks.

Hey, you're mostly correct. I apologize for the confusion. I was referring to the .pdf manual I have (which states 1,2,3, hence being 'wrong'), but turns out it's not for my bike. Pulled the actual (paper) manual, and the order is what you have (STD,A,B). But I said you were 'mostly correct' because STD mode is not a rain mode at all. The description says it's an 'all around mode, from mild to aggressive riding'. I've never tried the others since that mode is aggressive enough already. Throttle blips are immediate, and throttle control perfect for me. B mode must be like a light switch. Ha ha. Not for me.

Finally, my guess is that Yamaha changed the drive mode maps for 2018, AND the stupid nomenclature (for an equally confusing one. Ha ha). But until someobdy who has ridden both years can chime in, it's just speculation on my part. For now, I changed my vote again to STD/3/TC-2, although I very much doubt rain mode is as aggressive as my STD, but until he hear from somebody, I'll assume that . If it turns out STD=2, then you'd have to change your list (in descending order) for B, 1A, 2/STD, and 3(rain). What a mess. Ha ha. Sorry again for the wrong information. I already deleted that post.

So maybe they're the same then . I never like changing throttle maps on any vehicle, so once I like one, it stays there 'forever'. He he. And the good news is my bike has a mode I like, so no complaints from me.

TC 2 all the time. Never had it kick in when i dont want to, and i dont do wheelies unless they are accidental smooth power whelies.

Mode 2 about 90% of the time, switch it to 3 when it rains and 1 when i want to blast in a straight like, feelinf what i put my money on. I also do launches in mode 1, feel like i cant nail the <5000 rpm in mode 2 without reving the bike obnoxiously. For some reason i dont like to rev bikes when they are not in a gear (unless a kid is looking while im riding by, its like you are required by law to give them a rev).