Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

2010 FLHX PC-V concern

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:13 PM
  #1  
rysess20's Avatar
rysess20
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Default 2010 FLHX PC-V concern

Hello,

Thanks in advance for any insight. I have a 2010 FLHX with D&D Fat Cat, Power Commander V, Stage 1 Air Cleaner. The other night I took off in First and I believe I hit the rev limiter but the bike completely died for about 3 seconds. I was around 20 MPH rolling with a dead bike. I twisted the throttle about 3 or 4 times and nothing. I clicked the on off button, the bike popped and took off like nothing happened? Had I needed power I would have been screwed, luckily I did not. I have had this set up for about a 1000 miles and it seems when I get close to the rev limiter the bike breaks up for a couple of seconds, not actually on the rev limiter but near it. Any thoughts?

Ryan
 
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:20 PM
  #2  
stev394's Avatar
stev394
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
From: Green Bay, WI
Default 2010

Doesn't sound like the rev limiter...Sounds like your PC may need some additional tuning. When the rev limiter kicks in it only knocks back your speed and RPMS it shouldn't kill the bike completely...Sounds like some additional fine tuning is needed......
 
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:04 PM
  #3  
Dumper 89's Avatar
Dumper 89
Novice
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Default Pc v

Do you have the auto tune also ?
 
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 06:57 AM
  #4  
HDV-GLIDE's Avatar
HDV-GLIDE
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
Default

Originally Posted by stev394
Doesn't sound like the rev limiter...Sounds like your PC may need some additional tuning. When the rev limiter kicks in it only knocks back your speed and RPMS it shouldn't kill the bike completely...Sounds like some additional fine tuning is needed......
I know it did on my V-Rod. Hit that rev-limiter and the bike would die, back off the juice and it's on again. Only did it once to see if it worked.
 
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:45 AM
  #5  
fuelmoto's Avatar
fuelmoto
Platinum Sponsor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,286
Likes: 4,281
From: Little Chute, WI
Default

What you have experienced is the DBW redundancy system from the factory ECM. When shifting there are certain protocols which must be met: the throttle grip actuator needs to be rolled back between shifts an X amount of degrees for an X amount of time, and the clutch needs to be pulled in for an X amount of time. If the ECM does not see these parameters (or a combination of them) it can pull the throttle blade back as the system may determine the throttle grip actuator is sticking. I would check for any stored codes, and also pay especially close attention if you have replace the handlebars or grips to check the connections and the grip actuator operation.
 
__________________


Jamie Long / Fuel Moto USA
The USA's Leader V-Twin EFI & Performance www.fuelmotousa.com
Contact 920-423-3309
Email jamie@fuelmotousa.com










Reply
Old Aug 11, 2010 | 09:13 PM
  #6  
rysess20's Avatar
rysess20
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks for the replies. There is not an Auto Tune on it I had it dyno'd and mapped when I put on the pipes and the stage 1. Jamie is there any way to by pass what you mentioned because I am looking more of a safety factor than anything. The grips were put on before I took delivery of the bike so I am going to assume that is not the case because the first 3000 miles it ran flawless. I do ride hard at times so it makes sense about rolling off the throttle X amount of degrees but I did not do anything different than I have done in the past with a hard take off. I will stop into Harley and have them pop it on the computer to see if any codes pop. Thanks Again

Ryan
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
homerandpooh
Touring Parts
6
Aug 30, 2015 10:00 PM
monumaker
Touring Parts
5
Jan 8, 2014 04:47 PM
sg2007
Touring Models
5
Mar 2, 2011 09:54 PM
bewglide
Exhaust System Topics
3
May 2, 2010 11:15 AM
Hunter2678
Exhaust System Topics
10
Apr 15, 2010 09:42 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:20 AM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE