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Old May 28, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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new to forum need advice. 07 rd king custom.when bike gets hot and i come to a stop idle goes real low like it is going to die,then it revs up really high.i have to turn off switch at grips and on console. start up again and it runs good temp. till i stop again.heat mgmt. is on but know if its working anymore.sure could use some help
 
Old May 31, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Do a search for IAC cleaning. Consensus here is that helps. I also have a 07 RK Custom and have similar issues. Mine mostly starts happening after stop and go traffic when it's hot out.
 
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