My new 14 SGS has this. Anybody just disable it or see benefit. snow ice and frigid temps have kept me from riding it yet but wondering if anyone can comment ?

 

Personally I don't like it. When it goes to 1 cylinder it's just weird. Sounds weird,even smells weird, feels weird. Lol

I keep it disabled. I don't get stuck in hot traffic too often. When it does happen I just turn her off until we get moving again.

 

I disabled mine, I didn't like it turning on at every stop.

 

Strange. Its there to protect your engine, but... to each his own, I guess.

 

My EITMS is synthetic so it can be left on...

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To my understanding it had more to do with rider comfort than potential engine damage, I would also like to think if hd thought it would damage the engine there would be no option to turn it off, IMO

 

No it's not, it's there for rider comfort only.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...S?q=inner-beat

 

From 2014 owners manual...

Engine Idle Temperature Management System

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The Engine Idle Temperature Management System (EITMS) can provide limited cooling of the rear cylinder for riders who frequently find themselves in prolonged idle conditions or traffic congestion.
Operation

When engine temperature reaches a predetermined point, the EITMS turns off the rear cylinder fuel injector. The rear cylinder becomes an "air pump" which works to cool the engine.

EITMS activates (rear cylinder turns off) when all of the following conditions are met:
NOTE:

Refer to position 5 in the VIN Breakdown Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2014 Touring Models to identify vehicle configuration/calibration.

Engine temperature exceeds 284 °F 140 °C (all except configuration J and L) or 324 °F 162 °C (configuration J and L only)
Twist grip opening is at idle
Vehicle speed under 1 mph 2 km/h
Engine speed under 1200 rpm

EITMS disables (rear cylinder begins firing again) if any one of the following occurs:

Engine temperature falls below 275 °F 135 °C (all calibrations)
Twist grip opening is above idle
Vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph 3 km/h
Engine speed exceeds 1350 rpm
Clutch is released with vehicle in gear

When the engine is in EITMS operation, you may notice a difference in idle cadence. Additionally, there may be a unique exhaust odor. These are both considered to be normal conditions.
Enabling/Disabling EITMS

Enabled: The EITMS engine cooling feature automatically activates whenever the vehicle comes to a complete stop and is idling during elevated temperature conditions. When the feature is enabled, it may not activate under cool riding conditions.

Disabled: The EITMS feature is not active under any conditions.

EITMS can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure.

Turn ignition switch ON. Push the engine OFF/RUN switch on the right handlebar to the RUN position (the motorcycle may be running or not running).

Push the throttle to roll-off position and hold.

See Instruments (Fairing Models, typical). After approximately 3 seconds, the cruise indicator lamp will either flash green (EITMS enabled) or orange (EITMS disabled).

Repeat the procedure as necessary to enable or disable EITMS.

NOTES:

A flashing cruise lamp indicates the EITMS setting. A solid (non-flashing) lamp indicates the cruise control setting.
The EITMS settings can also be displayed in the radio interface (on equipped models). See BOOM! BOX OWNER'S MANUAL.
The EITMS setting remains in effect until it is changed by the rider or dealer. There is no need to reconfigure EITMS at each startup.

 

Thanks. seems too disco fancy for me.didnt like the idea so ill keep it off.

 

I believe this is a misprint in the manual for the 14's.The EITMS now operates:

Originally Posted by tsb tt430

ENGINE IDLE TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EITMS) OPERATION

Note that EITMS (rear cylinder cutout) uses ambient air temperature (monitored by the sensor on the left side of the steering head) to activate and deactivate at air temperatures above 80* F (27* C). EITMS is completely independent from cooling system operation.