Erratic idle in traffic
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6th Gear
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It is constantly present.
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6th Gear
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I dont believe that assertion as I dont see a single logical reason for HD to build that in as a feature/benefit. It uses more fuel by doing so, so its certainly not a green or emissions-related thing and I dont need help not to stall my bike at slow speed!
They claim to have fitted an FP3 to resolve the problem but 1. The problem is still clearly evident. 2. I couldnt find the FP3 or the box it came in, amongst the box of components I had swapped out when I collected it. 3. They didnt tell me anything about how the FP3 was set up or how I could set it up myself using the App (if they had of done, the app would be in my phone as I would have tested it worked before I left.
All in all, not a great experience to date and I dont trust their judgement/opinion on the fault either.
really appreciate your feedback to date folks,
And please be assured its not an EMEIS related thing. This aint my first Harley so I know what that is, how/when it works and what it sounds/feels like. This is something entirely different.
they say they have checked for air leaks on the intake, but no faults found.
Im picking it up on Friday and fully expect it not to be running properly.
Can anyone recommend a good HD tech/dealership in South (UK) who can help?
Thanks again all .
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So my dealership claims theyve test ridden the bike and not found a fault. Their position is that theres a clutch switch that automatically raises the revs and that its a quirk of M8 engines.
I dont believe that assertion as I dont see a single logical reason for HD to build that in as a feature/benefit. It uses more fuel by doing so, so its certainly not a green or emissions-related thing and I dont need help not to stall my bike at slow speed!
They claim to have fitted an FP3 to resolve the problem but 1. The problem is still clearly evident. 2. I couldnt find the FP3 or the box it came in, amongst the box of components I had swapped out when I collected it. 3. They didnt tell me anything about how the FP3 was set up or how I could set it up myself using the App (if they had of done, the app would be in my phone as I would have tested it worked before I left.
All in all, not a great experience to date and I dont trust their judgement/opinion on the fault either.
really appreciate your feedback to date folks,
And please be assured its not an EMEIS related thing. This aint my first Harley so I know what that is, how/when it works and what it sounds/feels like. This is something entirely different.
they say they have checked for air leaks on the intake, but no faults found.
Im picking it up on Friday and fully expect it not to be running properly.
Can anyone recommend a good HD tech/dealership in South (UK) who can help?
Thanks again all .
I dont believe that assertion as I dont see a single logical reason for HD to build that in as a feature/benefit. It uses more fuel by doing so, so its certainly not a green or emissions-related thing and I dont need help not to stall my bike at slow speed!
They claim to have fitted an FP3 to resolve the problem but 1. The problem is still clearly evident. 2. I couldnt find the FP3 or the box it came in, amongst the box of components I had swapped out when I collected it. 3. They didnt tell me anything about how the FP3 was set up or how I could set it up myself using the App (if they had of done, the app would be in my phone as I would have tested it worked before I left.
All in all, not a great experience to date and I dont trust their judgement/opinion on the fault either.
really appreciate your feedback to date folks,
And please be assured its not an EMEIS related thing. This aint my first Harley so I know what that is, how/when it works and what it sounds/feels like. This is something entirely different.
they say they have checked for air leaks on the intake, but no faults found.
Im picking it up on Friday and fully expect it not to be running properly.
Can anyone recommend a good HD tech/dealership in South (UK) who can help?
Thanks again all .
My first guess on your issue is an intake manifold leak at the o-rings.
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6th Gear
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Im happy to let them take another look at fixing it, as the bike is still there. They might actually sort it out now Ive had a heated chat with them about it, but if the problem persists, Ill be going elsewhere and will post their name on here if another dealership fixes the issue at the first attempt!
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6th Gear
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Yes on the clutch switch and throttle reset. Two of mine did same idle hunting with eitms turned off and was cured by replacing plastic intake manifold with aluminum manifold. Too much heat from air cooled engine and manifold warps. Car manufacturers have been using plastics for intake manifolds for years, but water cooled car engines don't see same temperatures at heads as your bike. My .02 YMMV
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6th Gear
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Hi Andy,
I would prefer not to dis them publicly at this point, as they still have an opportunity to fix it this week.
I will however, point out some of the helpful guidance offered in the forum to date, that has touched on topics and options that they havent raised with me to date, which is a bit of a concern.
If you are happy to recommend someone, I would be grateful. I suspect they will continue to assert that theres no fault and that all M8s run that way.
I would prefer not to dis them publicly at this point, as they still have an opportunity to fix it this week.
I will however, point out some of the helpful guidance offered in the forum to date, that has touched on topics and options that they havent raised with me to date, which is a bit of a concern.
If you are happy to recommend someone, I would be grateful. I suspect they will continue to assert that theres no fault and that all M8s run that way.