On our `09,the parade mode would kick on at almost every stoplight on my way home from work,(in the summer).This was when the bike was stock.

Then I had the PCV installed,and dynoed.Parade mode doesnt come on at all on my ride home,unless there is a traffic jam or something to keep me stopped.Even then,it still takes a while for it to activate.

 

I did the air intake, slipons, PCV, HD Oil cooler, and had my Ultra dynoed and the EITMS would still engage constantly. About a week ago I added the HD parade fan and EITMS has not engaged since (to include getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on I95 for about an hour this morning).

I have the fan set to come on automatically with the supplied sensor, but I did not mout it to the back of the air intake. Long story short... it comes on earlier - right about when the engine temp hits 280.

 

Thanks for the info guys. I think I am going to try the fan. I wasn't going to put a fan on it because the one Harley offers doesn't fit my taste. The other one looks pretty good though, it will however have to be powder coated!

 

I found a ebay link for $219, anyone have a cheaper price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=150520407911

 

As for engine protection an oil cooler is the way to go.

 

mine went into heat management mode once. it was the day i rode it home new from the dealership. that's the only time it's happened as i don't get stuck in traffic, nor do i let it idle much.