what exactly does the nanny do???

[lesa]

i know its a safety feature--what does it physically do when it kicks in?--my husband has had a wheel off the ground twice and he says nothing happened?

 

[blacklightning]

i know its a safety feature--what does its physically do when it kicks in?--my husband has had a wheel off the ground twice and he says nothing happened?

Not sure if it was the nanny, but my brakes have a squeal sometimes when you lightly apply them. Well, about 3 weeks ago I was doing some agressive riding on the Snake (hwy 421). I continued to hear a squeal whenever I went into a corner too hot. I wasn't applying the brakes, so I slowed things down to see if it happened. No squeal. I figured that whenever I was going into a curve too fast, it would apply brakes just before it was about to do something dangerous. That is just a guess, but it is all I have.

 

[ARtraveler]

There are not a lot of bells and whistles when the "nanny" kicks in. Similar to AWD vehicles, an icon on the dash in the shape of the :ani29: lights up for a second or two.

The video that came with the :ani29: has a great explanation on the operation of the nanny.

When the :spyder2: computer detects an anomaly, it applies braking where necessary to regain control.

 

[Bob Denman]

If Nanny has decided that you're having too much fun; she'll reduce power, and apply the brakes as needed...
It'll just sort of feel as if the power has been reduced.
It'll come right back; once she's satisfied! :thumbup:

 

[lesa]

There are not a lot of bells and whistles when the "nanny" kicks in. Similar to AWD vehicles, an icon on the dash in the shape of the :ani29: lights up for a second or two.

The video that came with the :ani29: has a great explanation on the operation of the nanny.

When the :spyder2: computer detects an anomaly, it applies braking where necessary to regain control.

so it applies brakes-isnt that dangerous in a curve?--im a newbie and know nothing!--i read somewhere it can also cut power to a limp mode? isnt this dangerous if ur on the interstate or something??

 

[ottawa-rider]

Limp Mode is different, it is caused by the electronics detecting some potential technical problem with the Spyder.

I believe it limits max RPM, and yes, I suppose it can happen while on the road.

 

[Bob Denman]

Yes; it applies the brakes individually, and as needed; in a curve...
How else could it get the bike back under control? :dontknow:

 

[JayBros]

When I've dived into corners too fast I've felt the throttle killed/reduced. FWIW, I've two nice corners I've attempted to lift a wheel on, as yet to date unsuccessfully, but they are neighborhood streets so I must use discretion and the Spyder has just powered off in exhilarating fashion.

 

[Marker]

Rode the Dragon and went into a corner a little too hot. The Nanny kicked in reduced engime power and the brakes were applied to each wheel with different brake pressure.
The engine power was restored and the brakes released when the spyder was slowed down and under control again.

I got caught in very bad rain storm while riding my 2010 RT SE5 I rode underneath an over pass .so I went from dry pavement to very wet pavement and the spyder started to hydroplane.
The Nanny kicked in and kept the spyder straight. Everything happened so fast that I could not have reacted fast enough. I finally was able to pull over.

 

[daveinva]

Best way to describe how the Nanny feels is recall those old amusement park car rides that go around the track on a metal rail, yet still had some play in the wheel to make you feel like you were actually driving?

It's like that. One moment you're going around the curve, the next moment you wheels hit that invisible "rail" that safely bumps and slows you down.

Plenty of threads on here about how it feels, how to ride to avoid it, technical upgrades to the Spyder to help minimize its appearance, and most important of all, why you really, really, really do want the Nanny when she shows up.

 

[Chupaca]

Here's the thing..!!

it's not what she does so much as what she keeps you from doing...:yikes: some say she kills the fun but she is trying to keep you safe. She works well and you can skirt her on some things keeping the fun factor going...:thumbup:

 

[asp125]

Nanny is the "act your age" feature. Although, it teaches you to ride smoothly because a smooth rider can keep Nanny quiet for a while longer.

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[KJWEB]

My "nanny", sits in the passenger seat and slaps my helmet. That's how I know it "kicked" in.

 

[billybovine]

There is no wheel in the air sensor. So it is quite easy to lift a wheel in the air and not trigger the Vehicle Stability System.

 

[cuznjohn]

sorta like being married to a woman that closes her eyes during sex, because she hates seeing you have fun

 

[MouthPiece]

 

[MouthPiece]

ALSO THIS:


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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

She will also keep you from accelerating too quickly from a stop and turn like at a stop sign or traffic light. Once you're headed straight she lets go.

 

[garb55]

There is no wheel in the air sensor. So it is quite easy to lift a wheel in the air and not trigger the Vehicle Stability System.

There are speed sensors on all the wheels
If you lift a front wheel it will start to slow down in the air
Nanny spots this and starts to set the brake on the opposite side
This puts you wheel back down
I know I've done it alot

 

[lesa]

There is no wheel in the air sensor. So it is quite easy to lift a wheel in the air and not trigger the Vehicle Stability System.

lol i guess i assumed that having a front wheel in the air would be unsafe