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My first HD my first post. Just bought a beautiful 00 HD RKC and I have a service manual on order. I am switching from a Honda VTX 1800 and I think I did okay. The scoot only has 8300 miles but I don't think that it was babied like I will baby her and I am going through everything. Anyhow when I turn on the ignition and wait for the engine light to go out and then start the bike the engine light will come back on and stay illuminated for about 5-7 seconds. Is this normal?
Since I am posting I might as well ask another crazy question. The guy I bought the bike from again was not a maintenance freak and when I picked it up I did about a 150 mile ride (big smile) anyhow I checked the pressure in the air shocks and there was none, could it have hurt them? Also this is how bad it was, the front tire had 10.5# of air and the rear had 24.5.
Since I am posting I might as well ask another crazy question. The guy I bought the bike from again was not a maintenance freak and when I picked it up I did about a 150 mile ride (big smile) anyhow I checked the pressure in the air shocks and there was none, could it have hurt them? Also this is how bad it was, the front tire had 10.5# of air and the rear had 24.5.
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As for your CEL.. it is a historic code... something happened in the past that was amiss in the ECM system.... It'll clear itself after 50 start-run cycles, or you can get it cleared at your dealer/Indy (If they have the hardware).... Additionally, seeing as it is a Magnetti-Marrelli EFI system, the ECM Calibration could be outdated (Should be a -99A calibration), and if the cal is outdated, that is why it is throwing a code... The ECM thinks that the CMP (Cam Position Sensor DTC 56) is not synchronized... This calibration update must be done at a dealer....
Shock pressure is managed by the rider, so an investment of the shock pump is well worth it, especially if you plan on going from solo riding to 2-up , to loaded bags riding... contrary to what most say, there is not an all out 1 specific shock pressure that will carry you through all your various riding scenarios.....
Tire pressures are a weekly check that will ensure 2 things... 1) You have a quality ride, and 2) longevity of your tires...
Set your front to 40 psi cold, and rear at 40-42 cold... This is slightly higher than the manual recommends, but it will increase the life of your tires and enhance the handling characteristics of the bike....
Lastly, WELCOME ABOARD... Please take a moment and post an intro in the NEW MEMBERS SECTION as your earliest.... and also familiarize yourself with internet forum decorum....
Shock pressure is managed by the rider, so an investment of the shock pump is well worth it, especially if you plan on going from solo riding to 2-up , to loaded bags riding... contrary to what most say, there is not an all out 1 specific shock pressure that will carry you through all your various riding scenarios.....
Tire pressures are a weekly check that will ensure 2 things... 1) You have a quality ride, and 2) longevity of your tires...
Set your front to 40 psi cold, and rear at 40-42 cold... This is slightly higher than the manual recommends, but it will increase the life of your tires and enhance the handling characteristics of the bike....
Lastly, WELCOME ABOARD... Please take a moment and post an intro in the NEW MEMBERS SECTION as your earliest.... and also familiarize yourself with internet forum decorum....
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As for your CEL.. it is a historic code... something happened in the past that was amiss in the ECM system.... It'll clear itself after 50 start-run cycles, or you can get it cleared at your dealer/Indy (If they have the hardware).... Additionally, seeing as it is a Magnetti-Marrelli EFI system, the ECM Calibration could be outdated (Should be a -99A calibration), and if the cal is outdated, that is why it is throwing a code... The ECM thinks that the CMP (Cam Position Sensor DTC 56) is not synchronized... This calibration update must be done at a dealer....
Shock pressure is managed by the rider, so an investment of the shock pump is well worth it, especially if you plan on going from solo riding to 2-up , to loaded bags riding... contrary to what most say, there is not an all out 1 specific shock pressure that will carry you through all your various riding scenarios.....
Tire pressures are a weekly check that will ensure 2 things... 1) You have a quality ride, and 2) longevity of your tires...
Set your front to 40 psi cold, and rear at 40-42 cold... This is slightly higher than the manual recommends, but it will increase the life of your tires and enhance the handling characteristics of the bike....
Lastly, WELCOME ABOARD... Please take a moment and post an intro in the NEW MEMBERS SECTION as your earliest.... and also familiarize yourself with internet forum decorum....
Shock pressure is managed by the rider, so an investment of the shock pump is well worth it, especially if you plan on going from solo riding to 2-up , to loaded bags riding... contrary to what most say, there is not an all out 1 specific shock pressure that will carry you through all your various riding scenarios.....
Tire pressures are a weekly check that will ensure 2 things... 1) You have a quality ride, and 2) longevity of your tires...
Set your front to 40 psi cold, and rear at 40-42 cold... This is slightly higher than the manual recommends, but it will increase the life of your tires and enhance the handling characteristics of the bike....
Lastly, WELCOME ABOARD... Please take a moment and post an intro in the NEW MEMBERS SECTION as your earliest.... and also familiarize yourself with internet forum decorum....
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here is a forum link on how to check cel codes and a list of codes
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ine-light.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ine-light.html
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