I switch mine off every time I ride. The traction control is way too intrusive and doesn't allow a millimeter of slippage. It can be dangerous. Making a 90 degree turn from a stop over light street gravel the traction control cuts off all of the power. I had to jab down my leg very hard to prevent the bike from falling because of the loss of power. I wasn't anywhere near spinning out on the gravel and was applying light throttle. When I switched off the traction control and try the turn again, there's no drama even with more throttle. The traction control cuts off the power if you ride over a very small stone in a straight line, it comes on if you ride over a freaking pothole in straight line.
And when I do have the traction control on, I always remember that normal throttle applications around tight 90 degree bends can cause the thing to lose power. Enough so for you to have to save the bike by jabbing down one of your legs. Take that same turn, at the same throttle without traction control and you will be fine, no spinning out or anything. The traction control caused the situation to be dangerous. I wish that I can permanently disable it. I do a much better job with my wrist.
