Shutdown question
Shutdown question
Riding an '09 rk on a normal day (not to hot/cold, wet, etc.) when i came to a stop and it shuts down - restarted normally but now its in limp mode (parade mode according to the dealer) - no lights on dash - okay so i ride home slow - really slow - but i get home okay - removed seat - pulled ecm out and then plugged it back in - bike runs fine - no lights - nothing ! Went to dealer with questions and they want to "flash" ecm - for $150 - but now i'm thinking why fix what isn't broken - but i'm no techie and bow to those more knowledable with a question - if it's working fine now should i drop the cash to see why it "burped" or just keep on rollin" down the road ?
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I'd Have To Know!
A burp this time could turn into a fart next time. (metaphorically speaking) For that matter - well lets not go there!
Is this a first time, or has it happened before? Electrical problems suck! Could any codes be pulled before you reset it? I'd want to know vs. "limping" back home.
Is this a first time, or has it happened before? Electrical problems suck! Could any codes be pulled before you reset it? I'd want to know vs. "limping" back home.
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Because you can open the throttle as much as you want and the motor will not spin over ~2500rpm and you can flat forget moving faster than about 10mph.
The bike has zero other problems and after and before this minor one - I really "flogged the dog" with it trying to get it to "burp" again - hard accell-hard decell: full throttle stops - you name it I did it - nothing, nada, zip - performs like a circus monkey. I just have a tough time dropping a buck an a half to be told, " yep,it shutdown alright, but it's fine now" .
Tourer
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From: Hot Springs, AR
I think there's a Harley TSB on this. Something about the pins from the electronic throttle connections not making good contact. Supposed to be a pretty common problem.
Search for "fretting" and you might find some threads about it.
Search for "fretting" and you might find some threads about it.
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I think there's a Harley TSB on this. Something about the pins from the electronic throttle connections not making good contact. Supposed to be a pretty common problem.
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Road Captain
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From: Maine
Dielectric grease
Check your throttle body plug and ecu plug under your seat with a magnifiying glass for a corroded pin. If there are none that are fretting bad just put some dielectric grease on them. There is a SB out on this issue on the new TBW bikes same symptoms you are having. Dealer would rather charge you the 150 to put the grease on the pins. Give it a try that throttle body plug takes a beating with heat and vibs i greased all mine when i saw the SB