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Limp Mode?

Old Aug 12, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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My riding buddy calls today and tells me his Road King (2008) just lost all throttle response while riding today!?

I was working so I wasnt there but I tell him it sounds like limp mode deal I hear about from time to time.....

So heres my question, What the hell is limp mode? Whats it for? He just cycled the ignition on and off a few times and it started working normaly so what does he need to do? Does it need to go into the mechanic?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Try this thread
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...limp-mode.html

Good Luck
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Man this is getting to be a more and more common thing. I just had it happen to me last week.I cleared my 1511 code and pulled the connector behind left side of AC cleaned and applied dielectric grease.My bike is a 2010 Ultra with 16,000 miles and wouldn't you know the warranty ran out July 13th.This is the second time I've had this happen the first time was at 8,000 miles.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 02:39 AM
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there is a hd bullitin about pin freting which is the issue and they will change out the pins to a larger diameter for less than 10 dollars depending on where you go and you can be good to go.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Yup it was connector pins. Dealership only had two on hand (need six) Hopefully have it up by friday, were leaving on a 3 day ride
 
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