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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I have repeatedly asked the same question trying to get any idea as to what would cause my bike to high or low idle when hot. The last time I took it in, at H/D request, they checked the complete charging system,complete fuel system, complete starting system, new download,compression check, Idle air motor has already been replaced as well as engine temperature sensor and it ran fine for the 4 days I was home last weekend. Now this weekend its back to it`s old self of high idling after a heat soak, or erratic idle after a 3 mile ride from home on a 50 degree day. Is it possible the induction module is warped thereby causing the idle motor plunger to hang after a few days of riding ? I know it`s their problem, but I`m tired of taking it back and doing without my bike. thanks Dan
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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What ever it is looks like your dealer is clueless, id take it somewhere else. It might not help but Ive seen plugs act like that before, new set is cheap might be worth a try.
 
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