I ride with the traction control off and just rely on throttle control, but I'm thinking about turning it back on to see if I notice a difference. There's been a couple of times that it felt like the back tire was coming out from under me. I just don't like relying on the electronics to "fix" something that I feel like I should learn to do on my own. I consider myself a new rider, still. I've only owned / ridden motorcycles for 2 years (I'm a late bloomer). I think a lot of folks would consider an EBR too much bike for my skill level, and I agree. But there was no way I was going to pass up a brand new EBR at $7000 after falling in love with Buell motorcycles (my first motorcycle is a 2003 XB9s). I remember when I first saw a Buell at the Harley Shop in Knoxville. My Dad (who's had Harleys since I can remember) pointed it out. It took me 15 years to get one, but I got one. Then EBR came about. I saw the Sx, and I knew I had to have one. Kinda got carried away there, but I'm sure you can relate. There's just nothing like Buell / EBR.