Um.... it shuts down the rear cylinder.

 

While this is a 100% accurate answer I got the answer I was looking for today. Installed S&S 475 cam in the M8 today. Has a great lope however, after riding for awhile in traffic and sitting a red light. The lope turned into a steady pop, pop, pop and the idle came up to about 1100. I thought something was wrong then remembered this thread. Sure enough when I got home (couldn't remember process, had to get manual) I checked and the EITMS was enabled, thus causing one cylinder to shut down (as mentioned above) and sounding terrible. I have disabled the EITMS as this time. Will see what it does when I get back out to ride.

 

Man, that seems like a weird feature. I will have to check mine. Not sure I would like that.

 

It is new and different, therefore we fear it, so it will be rejected. Human nature, unfortunately.

 

Has nothing to do with rejecting because new and different. The sound with my set-up is horrendous. I will remember how to enable and disable so if I get into a situation that warrants enabling I can do it on the fly. Not gonna tear up my motor but not gonna sound like sheeeet when I am bopping around town.

 

This is funny.

 

I’m amused I was bored enough to read through it.

 

i believe this was helpful….. quick search and I found this….. this is exactly what seems to be happening on my 17 fxdls…. Just got it a week ago and noticed after a while at a light the idle changes and sounds funky…. I was concerned until finding this thread. Greatful for finding this thread.

 

Nothing new about the EITMS system, been around for many years now. Just goes to show you not many people take the time to read and learn about their bikes. I know the op was on the road somewhere, but people need to buy a service manual and do some reading while on the throne.

 

I agree ….. and im one of them….honestly I was worried something was wrong with my bike so I’m greatful for finding this info…. I’ll be reading my manual while on the porcelain god 😉