Throttle Problems
Cruiser
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RE: Throttle Problems
I hate to admit it but these post are popping up more and more lets see if the motor company will fixes this mess.
From a small number of posters who may not even have an 08. One guy on a forum can make alot of noise, most of which is BS.
From a small number of posters who may not even have an 08. One guy on a forum can make alot of noise, most of which is BS.
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RE: Throttle Problems
With regards to the "Lemon Law", I actually did some checking into that and motorcycles do indeed fall under it. I have a copy of the law as it pertains to me in IL. And if this problem falls within a 1 yr time period and has been in the shop at leats 4 times for the same thing...Guess what? LEMON! And HD will be held accountable. I hope it doesn't come down to that. I've spent much time making it the bike it is now and would hate to go through the building process all over again. My dealer has been great and assures me they will get it working right. But it seems HD makes these poor mechanics jump through hoops before replacing anything.
There is also something called The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a Federal Law that protects the buyer of any product which costs more than $25 and comes with an express written warranty. This law applies to any product that you buy that does not perform as it should.
Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a warrantor should perform adequate repairs in at least two, and possibly three, attempts to correct a particular defect. Further, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act’s reasonableness requirement applies to your vehicle as a whole rather than to each individual defect that arises. Although most of the Lemon Laws vary from state to state, each individual law usually require a warrantor to cure a specific defect within four to five attempts or the automobile as a whole within thirty days. If the warrantor fails to meet this obligation, most of the lemon laws provide for a full refund or new replacement vehicle.
There is also something called The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a Federal Law that protects the buyer of any product which costs more than $25 and comes with an express written warranty. This law applies to any product that you buy that does not perform as it should.
Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a warrantor should perform adequate repairs in at least two, and possibly three, attempts to correct a particular defect. Further, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act’s reasonableness requirement applies to your vehicle as a whole rather than to each individual defect that arises. Although most of the Lemon Laws vary from state to state, each individual law usually require a warrantor to cure a specific defect within four to five attempts or the automobile as a whole within thirty days. If the warrantor fails to meet this obligation, most of the lemon laws provide for a full refund or new replacement vehicle.
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1st Gear
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RE: Throttle Problems
The dealer wrote up the three problems I explained as follows; Event 1, Engine light on intermittent. Event 2, Intermittent bog down, no throttle. Event 3, Cruise disengages by itself.
Event 1 fix, Cleaned Induction Module. Fix for event 2 & 3, Related to event 1.
Drove it home (about 60 miles) and no problems so far. Hope this helps someone else.
D
Event 1 fix, Cleaned Induction Module. Fix for event 2 & 3, Related to event 1.
Drove it home (about 60 miles) and no problems so far. Hope this helps someone else.
D
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Matthews, NC
RE: Throttle Problems
ORIGINAL: choochoo
NEVER
Not as long as one person is experiencing this problem which could be quite
dangerous.
And until HD comes up with a fix(not a bandaid) .
NEVER
Not as long as one person is experiencing this problem which could be quite
dangerous.
And until HD comes up with a fix(not a bandaid) .
ORIGINAL: rocknrod
Hay-Sus Christo Choo.
Give it a rest.
This may not be that difficult.
Hay-Sus Christo Choo.
Give it a rest.
This may not be that difficult.
Road Warrior
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RE: Throttle Problems
WOW, 540 miles and two weeks old and a cleaning is all that was needed? 
Did this dealer tell you "they all do that" too?
[quote]The dealer wrote up the three problems I explained as follows; Event 1, Engine light on intermittent. Event 2, Intermittent bog down, no throttle. Event 3, Cruise disengages by itself.
Event 1 fix, Cleaned Induction Module. Fix for event 2 & 3, Related to event 1.
Drove it home (about 60 miles) and no problems so far. Hope this helps someone else.
[/qoute]
Did this dealer tell you "they all do that" too?
ORIGINAL: baddog1200c
Hey guys and gals,
I just bought a 2008 Ultra Classic two weeks ago to the day. 540 miles later It's back at the dealer with throttle problems.
D
Hey guys and gals,
I just bought a 2008 Ultra Classic two weeks ago to the day. 540 miles later It's back at the dealer with throttle problems.
D
Event 1 fix, Cleaned Induction Module. Fix for event 2 & 3, Related to event 1.
Drove it home (about 60 miles) and no problems so far. Hope this helps someone else.
[/qoute]
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RE: Throttle Problems
Follow up to my FBW problems:
What started out to be an assumed issue with the “Fly BY Wire” throttle on my
2008 Road King Classic, eventually turned out to be an issue with my Mustang
Seat Model # 76202. That’s right….my aftermarket seat.
Two weeks in the shop at my dealer, did suggest a pin on the connector for the
FBW was out of alignment on the FBW assembly. After going through my entire
electrical system and working with HD it had appeared all was finally working.
Then on the way home it happened again. Long story short…I ended up at another
dealer. While trying to diagnose the problem it was determined (by accident)
that when any pressure was applied from above, the ECM, (Located under the seat
and above the battery) that the problem came back. After closer inspection, it
appears it was due to the Mustang Seat base pushing down on the ECM making the
connector bow and lessening the connections. Hence the dealer relocated my ECM
to the right side cover (where it used to be located prior to the ABS option
available on 08 models.)
All seems to be fine now. I love my bike, I love my new Mustang seat. But if you
didn’t get the ABS option on your ‘08 touring bike, I strongly recommend
re-locating your ECM from under your seat to behind the right side cover.
What started out to be an assumed issue with the “Fly BY Wire” throttle on my
2008 Road King Classic, eventually turned out to be an issue with my Mustang
Seat Model # 76202. That’s right….my aftermarket seat.
Two weeks in the shop at my dealer, did suggest a pin on the connector for the
FBW was out of alignment on the FBW assembly. After going through my entire
electrical system and working with HD it had appeared all was finally working.
Then on the way home it happened again. Long story short…I ended up at another
dealer. While trying to diagnose the problem it was determined (by accident)
that when any pressure was applied from above, the ECM, (Located under the seat
and above the battery) that the problem came back. After closer inspection, it
appears it was due to the Mustang Seat base pushing down on the ECM making the
connector bow and lessening the connections. Hence the dealer relocated my ECM
to the right side cover (where it used to be located prior to the ABS option
available on 08 models.)
All seems to be fine now. I love my bike, I love my new Mustang seat. But if you
didn’t get the ABS option on your ‘08 touring bike, I strongly recommend
re-locating your ECM from under your seat to behind the right side cover.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2005
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RE: Throttle Problems
Now THAT"S a helpful reply!
ORIGINAL: dhchicago
Follow up to my FBW problems:
What started out to be an assumed issue with the “Fly BY Wire” throttle on my
2008 Road King Classic, eventually turned out to be an issue with my Mustang
Seat Model # 76202. That’s right….my aftermarket seat.
Two weeks in the shop at my dealer, did suggest a pin on the connector for the
FBW was out of alignment on the FBW assembly. After going through my entire
electrical system and working with HD it had appeared all was finally working.
Then on the way home it happened again. Long story short…I ended up at another
dealer. While trying to diagnose the problem it was determined (by accident)
that when any pressure was applied from above, the ECM, (Located under the seat
and above the battery) that the problem came back. After closer inspection, it
appears it was due to the Mustang Seat base pushing down on the ECM making the
connector bow and lessening the connections. Hence the dealer relocated my ECM
to the right side cover (where it used to be located prior to the ABS option
available on 08 models.)
All seems to be fine now. I love my bike, I love my new Mustang seat. But if you
didn’t get the ABS option on your ‘08 touring bike, I strongly recommend
re-locating your ECM from under your seat to behind the right side cover.
Follow up to my FBW problems:
What started out to be an assumed issue with the “Fly BY Wire” throttle on my
2008 Road King Classic, eventually turned out to be an issue with my Mustang
Seat Model # 76202. That’s right….my aftermarket seat.
Two weeks in the shop at my dealer, did suggest a pin on the connector for the
FBW was out of alignment on the FBW assembly. After going through my entire
electrical system and working with HD it had appeared all was finally working.
Then on the way home it happened again. Long story short…I ended up at another
dealer. While trying to diagnose the problem it was determined (by accident)
that when any pressure was applied from above, the ECM, (Located under the seat
and above the battery) that the problem came back. After closer inspection, it
appears it was due to the Mustang Seat base pushing down on the ECM making the
connector bow and lessening the connections. Hence the dealer relocated my ECM
to the right side cover (where it used to be located prior to the ABS option
available on 08 models.)
All seems to be fine now. I love my bike, I love my new Mustang seat. But if you
didn’t get the ABS option on your ‘08 touring bike, I strongly recommend
re-locating your ECM from under your seat to behind the right side cover.