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Nov 3, 2013 | 05:57 AM

Tahaa

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2013 Switchback

My 2013 Switchback seems to rev power or surge up and down on it's own when started, any idea's why? I shut it off and restart and it seems to work, but it's kind of scary when it does this.

Nov 3, 2013 | 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tahaa

My 2013 Switchback seems to rev power or surge up and down on it's own when started, any idea's why? I shut it off and restart and it seems to work, but it's kind of scary when it does this.

I don't know how much "rev" you are getting, but some is normal. It may help if when you turn on ignition, wait a few seconds before cranking engine. This allows the ECM to monitor sensors before engine is started. It is a habit you can get in to. Also when it revs after a start, let idle settle before engaging into gear.

Nov 3, 2013 | 06:06 AM

Tahaa

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Thanks so much.. It's almost like I'm reving the throttle like a gremlin in is there messing with me, you are right I think I try to start it too soon after I switch it on..

Last edited by Tahaa; Nov 3, 2013 at 06:08 AM. Reason: mis spelled

Nov 3, 2013 | 06:40 AM

Iceman24

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Also, when you shut-down the bike...let it idle @ normal RPM a bit before hitting the stop switch. The ECM is sensitive and can fluctuate your idle settings a bit if you're not starting & stopping the bike properly.