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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Default Would you activate it?

The 09 Softails can have the rear cylinder deactivate if you choose to have the dealer activate the feature.&nbsp\\; Just wanted to hear your thoughts.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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deactivate?&nbsp\\; what the hell are you talking about?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Do you mean the "Heat Management System or Parade Mode"?
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My 05 has this and only once did it kick in , stuck in traffic on a 100 degree day, oil temp hit 280. &nbsp\\;I think it helped keep the ike cool and as soon as I got moving it turned off and the rear cyl started to fire again.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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I had it on my 03 Heritage. Never caused a problem.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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ahhh im glad someone brought this up. i was thinking the same exact thing.....hopefully there will be more info on this when my bike comes in next year
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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I can't think of a valid reason to do this...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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SAVE GAS ??
 
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