Does anyone know why my 2008 street glide goes into parade mode intermittently? This happened the last time when I was cruising at 70 mph! I've already had the trottle (fly by wire) replaced. Thought I had it fixed for the first 800 miles but then it happened again! Very frustrating! Thanks David

 

Disable it... see if it still happens.

 

What the hell is "parade mode"?

 

Obviously this new fashion hasn't made it our way yet!

 

I'm with you, no clue what that is. And I have paraded my FLHP too.

 

Parade mode refers to the activation of the Engine Idle Temperature Management System (EITMS)

The information below was from the HD website. I just checked and could not find the URL so I reprinted it.

Engine Idle Temperature Management System

For those riders who frequently find themselves in riding conditions where the vehicle is subjected to prolonged idle conditions or traffic congestion, the motorcycle is equipped with an Engine Idle Temperature Management System (EITMS) to provide limitedcooling of the rear cylinder.

Operation
When engine temperature reaches a predetermined point, the EITMS will turn off the rear cylinder fuel injector. Idle speed will be maintained, however the rear cylinder will become an "air pump" which will work to cool the engine.



EITMS will activate (rear cylinder will turn off) when all of the following conditions aremet:

• Engine temperature exceeds 284 °F 140 °C (all except configuration J and L) or 324 °F 162 °C (configuration J and L only)
• Twist grip opening is at idle
• Vehicle speed under 1 mph 2 km/h
• Engine speed under 1200 rpm

EITMS will disable (rear cylinder will again fire) if any one of the following occurs:

• Engine temperature falls below 275 °F 135 °C (all calibrations)
• Twist grip opening is above idle
• Vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph 3 km/h
• Engine speed exceeds 1350 rpm
• Clutch is released with vehicle in gear

When the engine is in EITMS operation, you may notice a difference in idle cadence. Additionally, there may be a unique exhaust odor. These are both considered to be normal conditions.

Enabling/Disabling EITMS

Enabled: The EITMS engine cooling feature will automatically activate whenever the vehicle comes to a complete stop and is idling during elevated temperature conditions. When the feature is enabled, it may not activate under cool riding conditions.

Disabled: The EITMS feature is not active under any conditions.



EITMS can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the engine OFF/RUN switch on the right handlebar to the RUN position (the motorcycle may be running or not running).
2. Push the throttle to roll-off position and hold.
3. After approximately 3 seconds, the cruise indicator lamp will either flash green (EITMS enabled) or orange (EITMS disabled).
   NOTE: A flashing lamp indicates the EITMS setting. A solid (non-flashing) lamp indicates the cruise control setting.
4. Repeat the procedure as needed to enable or disable EITMS.NOTE: The EITMS setting will remain in effect until it is changed by the rider or dealer. It does not have to be reconfigured at each startup.

 

Ok, it's only on cruise control bikes?

 

Got it - My bike has that too, but I've never used it nor has it activated. Just never heard it referred to as "parade mode".

 

The engineer I spoke to at the Pilgrim Road plant told me that the new engines with the water-cooled heads will still go into parade mode. Interesting... water boils at 212 F, and parade mode is 284 F.

 

Add pressure and the boiling point goes up.