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Old 05-08-2018, 04:11 PM
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Default When you think your M8 will be the one without issues......wrong.
So, the new M8 stalled on me twice. Once when i was slowing down behind a car to merge onto a highway, and another time when i was slowing down at a red light. Second issue, which i have noticed since i got it is, when i am at a stopped at a red light the idle is normal, then out of nowhere it idles very high and fast. I thought it was just "breaking in", but i'm thinking the two issues are linked. Bringing it into MoCo next week.

Anyone else have similar issues?
 
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Old 05-08-2018, 04:13 PM
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Do you have eitms enabled? I believe it raises the idle rpm when it turns on
 
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Old 05-08-2018, 04:21 PM
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The OEM idle speed was lower, and on some bikes would stall. When I did my HD Stage 1 download, it increased the idle speed, and as I come to a stop with clutch in it actually increases a bit more.

Your dealer will likely do the latest stock map download, which should take care of it.
 
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Sounds to be the neutral switch, left switch pack needs to be replaced
 
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Stock idle speed on a M8 is 850.When you slow to a stop it will be at 1K then when standing it will go down to 850. Which when new and tight sometimes stalls. I did the stage I and it ups the idle to 950.
 
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Clutch safety switch bet it won't start in gear with the clutch in, common problem.
 
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Old 05-09-2018, 03:45 AM
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Old 05-09-2018, 07:16 AM
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I think the OP is allowed a few hours to keep us posted...
 
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Old 05-09-2018, 07:55 AM
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Still under warranty Right? Take the sumbitch back and let the dealer sort it out.

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Don't have these problems with my carb


 
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