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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 11:00 PM
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My 17 RGS with H-D stage I parts and tuner Idled at 850 prior to install and 950 after install and stayed smooth as silk for over 10K so far.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 11:24 PM
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My 17 RGS with H-D stage I parts and tuner Idled at 850 prior to install and 950 after install and stayed smooth as silk for over 10K so far.
Noted! Thanks bud!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 12:19 AM
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Don't let the guys get to you,just persevere and you will find a solution.
Could be you activated the idle cooling mode which deactivates fuel supply to the rear cylinder.If it sounds lik a single cylinder 500cc motor but is normal on the slightest touch on the throttle? Hope it is that simple!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter Quinn
Don't let the guys get to you,just persevere and you will find a solution.
Could be you activated the idle cooling mode which deactivates fuel supply to the rear cylinder.If it sounds lik a single cylinder 500cc motor but is normal on the slightest touch on the throttle? Hope it is that simple!
Thanks, Quinn!
I don’t believe I activated the idle cooling mode. I’m new to the game, I would usually just be reading everybody else’s post but I can’t seem to see a similar problem with a solution.
Somebody will come along with the answer! 😂
Thanks again!
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 12:41 AM
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Also, inside the SESPT program it stated the “Desired idle” was at 1250. Not sure if that would make a difference. I don’t believe I can change it as well, that was just under the “Toolbox” tool.

When idling she jumps from 1350-1450...
 

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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 07:28 AM
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Easy enough to test.Start the bike and roll the throttle fully closed and hold it for 10 seconds to deactivate EITMS.Hope thats it?
Have done many exhaust changes and run with only headers and even no headers!They get really loud but the idle never seemed to change except once when I damaged an oxygen sensor!
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 09:38 AM
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I think ,It's time to reload the basic stage1 map.Before any smart tuning.Do You still have code and rough idle?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Quinn
Easy enough to test.Start the bike and roll the throttle fully closed and hold it for 10 seconds to deactivate EITMS.Hope thats it?
Have done many exhaust changes and run with only headers and even no headers!They get really loud but the idle never seemed to change except once when I damaged an oxygen sensor!
Good luck
Thanks, I’ve gave this a go, and I’ll be taking her out for a spin to see how she acts.
 
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Originally Posted by Harttoo
I think ,It's time to reload the basic stage1 map.Before any smart tuning.Do You still have code and rough idle?
I will have to do this if the EITMS idea fails me. I’ll get back to you.
 
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