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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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the electronic throttle on my 2008 flhx is very slow at reacting. I passed a pickup on the freeway the other day and the throttle is very slow to react when you twist it..It should not be that slow.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Default RE: electronic throttle

I haven't had that problem with mine; my problem seems to be the high idle.
It seems the throttle by wire has many problems.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Check the touring section guys, lots of info, also use search function for FBW or ETC. I have an 08 RoadSlide and have no problems with Fly By Wire, I do'nt think there is many problems and it is very easy to reset. I know that some have done a simple reset procedure to reset idle. Like anything else on these bourds you will find alot of bitch'n, but very few confirmed problems with FBW. I think mine is better than the cable bikes I've had in the past.
 
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