Something ain't right
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From: Mass
.."lets build a bike with an engine that will melt in traffic unless it is partially shut off"......ya..that's the ticket!....c'mon HD....throw in the towel, and build a water-cooled Touring model so we can have a choice!...I have an 05 88, and will NOT buy anything new from the factory until they get the heat problem solved...I thought the 05 was hot when I bought it, but the bigger motors are INSANE hot....
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From: North London, UK
.."lets build a bike with an engine that will melt in traffic unless it is partially shut off"......ya..that's the ticket!....c'mon HD....throw in the towel, and build a water-cooled Touring model so we can have a choice!...I have an 05 88, and will NOT buy anything new from the factory until they get the heat problem solved...I thought the 05 was hot when I bought it, but the bigger motors are INSANE hot....
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: New Baltimore, MI
Not sure there is a problem if the bike works as designed. My last Dodge would cut out 4 cylinders when cruising ( I think more for fuel efficiency). I am sure the WPW stuff works, I just hate calling the EITMS a problem.
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From: usa
Maybe it is not enabled?I'm farther NE than you and mine kicks in occasionally.
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From: anacoco, la
.."lets build a bike with an engine that will melt in traffic unless it is partially shut off"......ya..that's the ticket!....c'mon HD....throw in the towel, and build a water-cooled Touring model so we can have a choice!...I have an 05 88, and will NOT buy anything new from the factory until they get the heat problem solved...I thought the 05 was hot when I bought it, but the bigger motors are INSANE hot....
Originally Posted by hd
rider comfort is top of mind. Always. With the Engine Idle Temperature Management Strategy (EITMS) feature, the motorcycle automatically cuts fuel and fire from the rear cylinder when idling, which helps reduce engine heat felt by rider and passenger
