M8 problems
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From: poway
Bought the bike Jul 29th. Road it with out any issues until about 700 miles. Started it one morning (and yes it was cold out) seemed to idle higher then normal. Then idled down so thought nothing of it. When coming home that afternoon noticed the bike idles at 1500 RPMs when rolling but 1000 at a complete stop. Took it in for the 1000 service and told them about it and they said they did not see an issue?? (I do have some parts added to the bike - FP3, Arlen Ness Big Sucker, and RCX 4.5 slip-ons) I did use the tuner to set it for the add on parts per Vance and Hines prior to this happening. Went back Sat and asked to take a bone stock Ultra out for a ride. No issue with idle drops right back to about 1000 RPMs. So talked to service again and told them the issue. They blamed the FP3 and the tuning. I said I had already returned the bike to the stock MAP and still had the issue. So they next said they wanted to flash the ECM back to factory so they did. They rode it and said I see you do have an issue. We will call Harley about it this week. So I took the bike home and parked it. Got on it Sunday to ride a little and now it wont even start. Had to have it trailed back the dealer. Waiting for the dealer update now. Very frustrated. currently 1044 miles on the bike. Another quick note with in 200 miles of buying it the BOOM Infotaiment system went completely blank. No radio, NAV, nothing. Left it over night and worked again. Told the dealer and the answer again was they flashed the firmware (not an update just the same version)
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Colorado
Small issue probably but just have a question none the less. After my 5K service I found my front break lever sticking so now I have to push it back to release it. My question is can I try spraying some lube in it by the pin or is it more complex than that like the pressure in the hydraulics isn't pulling it back out? Maybe a stupid question but I just don't know and don't want to gum it up and make it worse by spraying silicon or something else in that area. Thanks
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From: poway
Small issue probably but just have a question none the less. After my 5K service I found my front break lever sticking so now I have to push it back to release it. My question is can I try spraying some lube in it by the pin or is it more complex than that like the pressure in the hydraulics isn't pulling it back out? Maybe a stupid question but I just don't know and don't want to gum it up and make it worse by spraying silicon or something else in that area. Thanks
Take it back to the dealer.. There is supposed to be a spring in the master cylinder that pushes the lever back.. Sounds like the lever somehow got tweaked and is binding up..
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: 6 ft. from the sun - TX
My 2007 Toyota Sequoia has like a second air filter box on top of the engine, supposed to burn the left over carbon/emissions/smog or some chit like that, revs up a little bit before coming to a complete stop.
Same difference, keep us updated.
Stage II
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Bismarck, ND
Same issue started at 5500 miles.
Bought the bike Jul 29th. Road it with out any issues until about 700 miles. Started it one morning (and yes it was cold out) seemed to idle higher then normal. Then idled down so thought nothing of it. When coming home that afternoon noticed the bike idles at 1500 RPMs when rolling but 1000 at a complete stop. Took it in for the 1000 service and told them about it and they said they did not see an issue?? (I do have some parts added to the bike - FP3, Arlen Ness Big Sucker, and RCX 4.5 slip-ons) I did use the tuner to set it for the add on parts per Vance and Hines prior to this happening. Went back Sat and asked to take a bone stock Ultra out for a ride. No issue with idle drops right back to about 1000 RPMs. So talked to service again and told them the issue. They blamed the FP3 and the tuning. I said I had already returned the bike to the stock MAP and still had the issue. So they next said they wanted to flash the ECM back to factory so they did. They rode it and said I see you do have an issue. We will call Harley about it this week. So I took the bike home and parked it. Got on it Sunday to ride a little and now it wont even start. Had to have it trailed back the dealer. Waiting for the dealer update now. Very frustrated. currently 1044 miles on the bike. Another quick note with in 200 miles of buying it the BOOM Infotaiment system went completely blank. No radio, NAV, nothing. Left it over night and worked again. Told the dealer and the answer again was they flashed the firmware (not an update just the same version)
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: SW Washington State
I bought my '17 Ultra Limited May 16 and have just about 6k miles now. At about 5500 miles I started experiencing this same issue. When coasting to a stop for a light or turn my idle will rev up to around 1400 RPM unless I pop it into neutral and release the clutch. It also returns to the normal 950 RPM as soon as you come to a complete stop. The Service Manager at my local HD tells me he hasn't heard of anything like this yet but to keep an eye on it. I do have a stage 1 installed, Freedom Performance True Duels and the SE Ventilator Air Cleaner Kit tuned by the HD SE Street Turner Pro. My bike has been running very well except for this issue. Please post if you get a solution to this issue and I will do the same.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
My TC RK does the same thing and I also have my second TC with an Fp3, it is not an issue for me. Other riders have reported similar with other tuners.
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Stage I
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 1
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From: Texas
I bought my '17 Ultra Limited May 16 and have just about 6k miles now. At about 5500 miles I started experiencing this same issue. When coasting to a stop for a light or turn my idle will rev up to around 1400 RPM unless I pop it into neutral and release the clutch. It also returns to the normal 950 RPM as soon as you come to a complete stop. The Service Manager at my local HD tells me he hasn't heard of anything like this yet but to keep an eye on it. I do have a stage 1 installed, Freedom Performance True Duels and the SE Ventilator Air Cleaner Kit tuned by the HD SE Street Turner Pro. My bike has been running very well except for this issue. Please post if you get a solution to this issue and I will do the same.
Have the dealer (or do it yourself) look for slow or minor oil leaks (if there is such a thing) - that seems to be how they found the problem. I wish I could tell you more, but I am now really enjoying the bike like I hoped.
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I bought my '17 Ultra Limited May 16 and have just about 6k miles now. At about 5500 miles I started experiencing this same issue. When coasting to a stop for a light or turn my idle will rev up to around 1400 RPM unless I pop it into neutral and release the clutch. It also returns to the normal 950 RPM as soon as you come to a complete stop. The Service Manager at my local HD tells me he hasn't heard of anything like this yet but to keep an eye on it. I do have a stage 1 installed, Freedom Performance True Duels and the SE Ventilator Air Cleaner Kit tuned by the HD SE Street Turner Pro. My bike has been running very well except for this issue. Please post if you get a solution to this issue and I will do the same.