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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Can anyone tell me where the factory ECM location is on the new '72's? And has Harley reduced the size of the ECM since 2008? My upcoming winter project will be ECM re-location so I can change the rear fender on my '08 to one without the huge ECM hole. I'll probably move it to the side of the battery the way other's have, but I am looking at all options.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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check behind the rear cylinder.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:48 AM
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Sounds as if you will benefit from getting a factory service manual! A parts book is a great help as well, when pulling your bike apart, as it shows how everything fits together.
 
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more info on this!!!!!!!
 
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more info on this!!!!!!!
Yeah, I like that little battery, sure allows plenty of space for the ECM re-location. How's the cranking power, and longevity of that battery?
 
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I checked out their website, did you order from them or did you find it locally, I'm pretty close to you, in TN just outside Murfreesboro.
 
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I ordered it directly online. That one is a 8-cell I use in the 883 Turbo bike. They tried to steer me to the 12-cell, but the 8-cell allowed me to position the ecm in the battery compartment. I've had it since December and it does fine until the temps drop...then it's a little iffy.


 
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