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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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At times when I hit the start button, it will crank quite a few times and then backfire... Something with my map maybe or do I need to run some cleaner through the tank a gas... Any input would be appreciated..
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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Is it stock or have you done some tuning to cuz it sounds like the fuel map is all wrong?
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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It could also mean the compensator is starting to go bad. but if you have a PC-V there is a firmware download on Power commanders website that is supposed to fix that issue
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Default 2010 FLHR Backfires when trying to start

Sorry, I guess more information would have been helpful, I do have the A/C, 2/1/2 Head pipes from FM as well as their Jackpot mufflers along with the Power commander V... I guess my best bet would be to make sure my firmware is up to date, any idea on the numbers I should have in my map? My option would be to have Jamie or Keith send me a new MAP just to ensure I have what they think I should have in it....
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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Mine did the same with the pcV. Dialed back the startup fuel, problem solved.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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when you say dialed back the startup fuel, which ones did you alter and to what number?
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Not sure to what number. Dyno guy said he went 10% less, back to where dynojets canned maps are at startup.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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I was told by the fuel Moto guys when I reported the same problem to not wait to start it up after the engine light goes off. They told me to turn it on and start immediately something to do with the fuel/pcV. Fixed my issue
 
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Glad to have read this thread. i just bought a used 05 Electra Glide CVO that has duel exhause and air filter mod and it does exactly as described in the above posts on hot start up`s.

I know nothing of the mapping or tuner history. Guess need to it it checked out.
 
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don't need to mess with map just start it b4 the engine light goes out.
 
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