Intro and my initial problems with the throttle sensor and DESS - fixed now tho!

[srteach]

I purchased a 2011 RT-L for my wife, due to hip/knee issues. She rides it to work every day she can. She was riding a 1989 GW Trike that was causing some issues with the leg/hip. I am enjoying this RT-L. We only got one key with the RT, I ordered 2 more and had them cut.

Our nearest dealer is 1.5 hours away. Bought BUDS and Shop manual.
One week after purchase, there was a throttle sensor issue. I found the sensor was loose. Tightened it, and haven't had an issue with that since.
THE NEXT WEEK, DESS left my wife stranded. I could not find a way to disable the DESS module in BUDS. It was trailered home.
I spent 8.5 hours in the wiring diagram and with my hands in the machine trying to figure out how to bypass the DESS. It is possible. No DESS faults or running issues since then. It starts and runs with all 3 keys.

Yes, I am aware of the theft risk I am taking. The keys are still effective.
NO, I will not tell you how to bypass. I don't know you, and won't enable thieves (even if you aren't one).

 

[Mikey]

I am glad you found the magic key to the DESS issue that hangs over everyone's heads if they haven't found someone with BUDS to help them out and shut it off!! But Sir, you have come here and hung a carrot in front of everyone and basically stuck your at us with no details!!!!Good Job!!

 

[srteach]

I apologize. It was not my intent to taunt.
My intent was to intro myself and express my experience.
I also DO NOT want to be involved in assisting ne'er do wells with theft.

 

[Cobranut]

I'd suggest you offer this info via DM to anyone who genuinely needs it, and can offer evidence that they actually own the bike in question.
There have been people who bought bikes from a widow or others who didn't have the original keys.