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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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Have a 2017 flhx have about 1300 km, today when i start my bike the idle did not come down below 2500 and even went at 3000, what is to be the problem
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 09:14 PM
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Haven'tseen that happen on an M8 yet!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 09:16 PM
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check the harness connector on the throttle body. unplug it and plug it back in and make sure its on all the way. If that doesn't fix it, take it to the dealer. Under warranty.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 09:50 PM
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Turn ignition switch to off. Turn kill switch to run. Rotate ignition switch from off to ignition. The yellow check engine will turn on for a few seconds then off. As soon as the light turns off turn ignition to off. Wait a couple seconds and repeat. Do this four or five times and this should reset the idle. Start the bike after this process and you should be idling normally again.

See if that helps you out.
 
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Originally Posted by GriffinDenim13FLHX
Turn ignition switch to off. Turn kill switch to run. Rotate ignition switch from off to ignition. The yellow check engine will turn on for a few seconds then off. As soon as the light turns off turn ignition to off. Wait a couple seconds and repeat. Do this four or five times and this should reset the idle. Start the bike after this process and you should be idling normally again.

See if that helps you out.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2017 | 07:35 AM
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She's shot...I'll take it off your hands for $500 and a one-way plane ticket.
 
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Originally Posted by Greg1
Have a 2017 flhx have about 1300 km, today when i start my bike the idle did not come down below 2500 and even went at 3000, what is to be the problem
This a temporary or sudden condition ? Was your engine hot at the time ?

Could be vapor lock. Ease out the clutch when this happens and the idle may just drop to normal under a temporary slight load. I sometimes get this under hot conditions, generally right after a refuel stop.
 
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