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Old May 9, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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I got my bike back today. They said they couldn't find anything wrong with her. They asked if I washed it recently...and I did...the day before she started acting up. It was more than likely water getting into the PCV and ECU connections...I wish I would have thought about that. I'm just glad she's good to go now and back home.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Nice to hear that it was something minor
 
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How long did they have it?
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Time for dielictric grease on those and for that matter all electrical plugins to prevent future problems.
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That's why I have tired hard to put my PCIII under the seat, you could get a lot of moisture and water down the frame there. No choice for 07 and up
 
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Yea, that's what they said, "dielectric grease". I can't believe I didn't think about blowing out the connection and applying some dielectric grease to the connections...oh well...didn't cost me a cent for the problem. I had it turned in for the 1st service anyway, they had it for 2 days trying to see if there was an actual problem with her. Like I said before, I'm just happy she's back in my garage and hopefully I'll be able to ride into work on Monday.
 
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right on good to have it back home...
 
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Dielectric grease should help and possible prevent this as stated above.
 
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Dielectric grease should help and possible prevent this as stated above.
Yes it will...and by the way, your floorboard extenstions are awesome!!! One of the best/cost effective mods I've done.
 
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