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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 11:31 AM
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My 2021 Heritage Softail runs pooly during its first hour after startup (50 miles). Its only a few days old and has approximately 400 miles on it.
Its symptoms are hesitation under light acceleration, and even at steady speed regardless of gear. I plan to go over this with dealer during first service, which will be soon.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this situation and what the fix is. I thing remapping it would solve it, but that voids the warranty.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2021 | 11:10 PM
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Definitely address that. My '20 Heritage does not do that. It's been great without a hiccup for 10k miles
 
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Old Jul 29, 2021 | 02:19 AM
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Take it back , you should of took it back when it started doing it.
But if you're not taking it back , check your plug wires and maybe dump the fuel that's in it and try known quality fuel , you know help yourself a little .
Is it throwing codes ? if not It's probably as above.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2021 | 08:14 AM
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Have you fueled up since purchase? Did you use a good brand or premium? Funky fuel is my 1st guess... I dont have a second guess..
 
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Old Jul 29, 2021 | 10:50 AM
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Take it back to the dealer immediately. Don't wait for your first service, unless you're at 999 miles.
 
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