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Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
Hey guys....not sure if this is engine related but, here goes. I have a 2014 SGS with a Arlen Ness big sucker air intake, D&D Fatcat exhaust, Andrews 48H cam and a TechnoReasearch tuner. I had all this installed winter before last and all has been great. The last 3 days on my way home from work...first leg about 20 miles of interstate. When I get off the interstate (about 75mph) with and without the cruise and stop at the end of the ramp the idle will not drop below 16grand unles I let the clutch out a bit like I'm going to take off. Second leg is about 4 mile of 50-55 mph and it does the same thing. The rest of the way is about 15 miles of of 45-55mph with a few lights to stop at...it runs and idles perfect. If I do a ride without any interstate...no issues. If I do a ride with just a couple 3 miles of interstate, no issues. Seems to happen with prolonged interstate travel. Bike haunted?
I am sure that the electronics on this bike are involved in some manner. Nothing happens without a sensor giving some type of signal to some module that then sends another signal to a relay. Likely need to hook her up to a tester of some kind at dealer or ?
High idle usually indicates additional air coming into the engine, possibly a leak between the throttle body and the manifold. Seems odd that it only occurs after interstate riding though. Could also be a throttle issue. I'm assuming it's got an electronic throttle, maybe it's injecting more fuel because the engine's running too hot.
High idle usually indicates additional air coming into the engine, possibly a leak between the throttle body and the manifold. Seems odd that it only occurs after interstate riding though. Could also be a throttle issue. I'm assuming it's got an electronic throttle, maybe it's injecting more fuel because the engine's running too hot.
Thanks. Its been raining since I last parked it, been wanting to take it out one more time to see if issue persists. Not sure about it running to hot, seems like it would run hotter in the stop and go traffic, no? I'll probably have to take it to the dealer and let them hook it up 😕
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