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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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trying to install pcv on my 09 fatboy having trouble making everything fit,directions say connector up tight against fuse box and then the ecm should sit against the fender with top of ecm just overlapping the seat strap bolt hole,there is no way,it seems like i have to overlap the connectors,is this the right way or am i missing something?dont know if my seat would fit back on,need help!!!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Did you read the directions and move the ecm up the fender? There was this same question a couple weeks ago might try to search and find the thread.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FAUVDOG
trying to install pcv on my 09 fatboy having trouble making everything fit,directions say connector up tight against fuse box and then the ecm should sit against the fender with top of ecm just overlapping the seat strap bolt hole,there is no way,it seems like i have to overlap the connectors,is this the right way or am i missing something?dont know if my seat would fit back on,need help!!!
Read this: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...v-install.html
 
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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I got mine installed without having the move the ECM.. took like 3 zip ties but everything fits.. unfortunately my bike is at my girlfriends house right now and i won't get it back until sunday to take pictures


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with the exception of the direction the actual PCV module is facing, that's similar to the direction i have my cables facing.. though i really don't recall ever moving the ECM
 
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