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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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Hey Guy's... i have just bought a screaming eagle ignition to allow the bike to rev to 8000 rpm...
i have plugged it in but the bike won't run... Does anyone know the sequence to get it working ???
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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Default RE: Need Help installing a screaming eagle ignition

It should time about the same as your stock module. The install instructions here: http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...ns/_j01964.pdf
are for BT models, but they should be about the same for a Sportster.

You can install the module with a SM, they were designed to be installed and work with your factory setup, unlike aftermarket standalone units like Crane Hi-4's, etc.

Is it firing at all? We'd need symptoms of what it's been doing to accurately help you out.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:42 AM
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Default RE: Need Help installing a screaming eagle ignition

Several people here who have had trouble getting the module to work using the HD instructions have reported sucess using these SE instructions from NRHS: http://www.nrhsperformance.com/tech_xllearn.shtml

I guess the sequence is a little clearer.
Good Luck
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:48 AM
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...Ah...had to check his profile to get the year of his bike. That sounds like a ROYAL pain in the ***...good luck.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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Yea, it makes it a bit hard to answer technical questions when they don't give you any info of the year & model of the bike.[:-]

Guess it's time to run the "Topless" post again from a couple of months ago.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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i used the same instructions that charley posted..better make sure you have a battery charger hooked up during the process..
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Default RE: Need Help installing a screaming eagle ignition

He also should have a basket, to put the pieces in, when he reaches 8000 rpm...............
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Can anyone clarify the turn ignition switch on-off inside of 2 seconds after waiting 10 minutes while its learning-entering password? Do you have to time the 10 minutes?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Default RE: Need Help installing a screaming eagle ignition

ORIGINAL: cootertwo

He also should have a basket, to put the pieces in, when he reaches 8000 rpm...............
lol, mine is a 7,000 rpm module,i havent hit the rev limiter since i put it on..and i dont plan on it
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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I have the 7000rpm module in mine. Had to take it to the dealership and have the bike and module formally introduced through their computer.
 
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