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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Cool 08 road glide electronic throttle

anybody know how to fix problem with high idle after riding idle goes up to 2000 rpm on my new bike. RoadGlide 08 electronic throttle.
 
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Had the same thing happen on my 08 Ultra last week (first week I owned it), idled at almost 3,000 RPM. Evidently, it's a common problem and HD has an ECM download to fix it. However, the service guy told me how to fix myself, by resetting the ignition - pretty quick and easy.

With bike shut down:

- Set run switch on handlebars to "run" position.
- Turn ignition switch to "On", wait until engine light goes out.
- Turn ignition switch off, wait 10 seconds.

- Repeat steps above four times.
- On fifth cycle, start the engine, it will idle at 1,000 RPM.

Worked for me, the bike's been running fine ever since.
Hope this helps.
-Joe
 
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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And here's how to keep it from happening again...don't rev the engine before you turn it off. The ecm keeps the trottle setting when you shut down...
 
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