How to enable EITMS on 2017 FXDF Fat Bob
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How to enable EITMS on 2017 FXDF Fat Bob
I have been trying to enable the EITMS on my 2017 Fat Bob FXDF.
I turn the ignition on.
I turn the run switch to run.
I roll back the throttle and hold for 5 seconds.
and nothing. No flashing lights. Just nothing.
Do I have to go to the dealer to have them enable it. Or am I doing something wrong?
signed,
Confused...
I turn the ignition on.
I turn the run switch to run.
I roll back the throttle and hold for 5 seconds.
and nothing. No flashing lights. Just nothing.
Do I have to go to the dealer to have them enable it. Or am I doing something wrong?
signed,
Confused...
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Yep, that's what I did. Maybe the bike needs to be throttle by wire and mine still uses cables.
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With throttle by wire, you can enable it by rolling the throttle full forward, as previously indicated. Unless something has changed between the '16 and the '17 models, the dealer has to enable the throttle by cable versions for you, unless you have a flash tuner that is capable of enabling it for you (for example, PowerVision).
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With throttle by wire, you can enable it by rolling the throttle full forward, as previously indicated. Unless something has changed between the '16 and the '17 models, the dealer has to enable the throttle by cable versions for you, unless you have a flash tuner that is capable of enabling it for you (for example, PowerVision).
I wonder what the dealer charges for that change?
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Thank you. That must be the answer. The dealer must have to do it on my 2017 Fat Bob. That will be a pain, to have to go to the dealer to have it turned on and off. It would be much better if the user could enable and disable it themselves.
I wonder what the dealer charges for that change?
I wonder what the dealer charges for that change?
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it is 1/2 hour labor at most shops..
do you have a tuner?? if so check as I believe some of them have that ability now..
FP3 is one of them
do you have a tuner?? if so check as I believe some of them have that ability now..
FP3 is one of them
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Nope...I am not sure what a tuner is... The is my first new Harley since 1970. Mine is still 99.9% stock. (I removed the passenger strap). My passenger never uses them and I think it looks better/cleaner without the strap.
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The bikes ship extremely lean due to EPA requirements; a tuner, such as a Power Vision flash tuner replaces the OEM tune with one that actually lets the bike perform and run cooler. Even completely stock, a flash tuner will make a world of difference in your ride's performance...
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The bikes ship extremely lean due to EPA requirements; a tuner, such as a Power Vision flash tuner replaces the OEM tune with one that actually lets the bike perform and run cooler. Even completely stock, a flash tuner will make a world of difference in your ride's performance...
I also wonder if a tuner will work with the stock pipes. I like the looks and sound of the stock exhaust and have no plans on change it.
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