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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 08:56 AM
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Why do new harleys come with eims turned off ? Or at least at my dealer they do. Does it hurt the engine? I would think it would be good if it kept temperature down
 
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Sorry it’s EITMS
 
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Old Jun 18, 2020 | 11:22 AM
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Cause new riders would think their bike is broken at a stop when it drops a cylinder.
 
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Cause new riders would think their bike is broken at a stop when it drops a cylinder.
Especially since most riders don't read their owner's manual.
 
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