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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by viking, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. viking

    viking New Member

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    So what is the deal with the 08 tourings shuting down the rear cylinder when it gets to hot at idle?My dealer talked about this but I only half caught it.I am not sure if the rider dose it by rolling off the throttle?or is it in the ecm?Also if I do the stage 1 upgrade do I lose this feature?I also heard you can enable or disable this feature.What ever happened to points and a carberator?????
    viking, Feb 24, 2008
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    the ecm handles the spark to the cylinders,,,,it will shut it down when to hot,,,,supposed to make ya pull over and let it cool down. the upgrades will not hamper this feature. you may thank our ever watchful govt for taking care of us and letting us know what is best for us, 06 was the last year for carbs, the points have been disapearing since the mid 70's.....and that was for the best i think, as long as i could replace the electonic ones with points when broke down on the hiway,,,,,,,,,,,,i always like my points systems!!!:)
    chucktx, Feb 24, 2008
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    Guess when you say do a upgrade you are talkin about lettin the dealer do it and yer gittin a Sert right !

    I'm waiting on Thundermax to come out with a new unit for the 08 touring bikes
    cardboard, Feb 24, 2008
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    Welcome To The New Melenium, Does The Same Thing To 4 Wheeled Vehicals To. Just Like Our Gov. And State. Sucks To Be Controlled And Know What's Best For U As A Individual.
    SPORSTERBOY, Feb 24, 2008
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    To answer your original question, the ecm will shut down the spark and fuel to the rear cylinder when you are idleing to help keep the motor running cooler. This is a selectable thing that can be enabled/disabled by the dealer utilizing the digital tech computer system. This is a good thing for people that like to sit in traffic idleing their bikes instead of riding them. Without air flow over the cylinder fins the motor heats up. Shut down one cylinder and the motor doesn't heat up as fast. Once you start riding, the rear cylinder comes back on and works like you are used to. This was first engineered for Police bikes and it worked so good that they added it to all of the baggers.
    VYBR8ER, Feb 24, 2008
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  7. viking

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    Thanks guys that pretty much answers my questions.I rode shovelheads for years and this will be my first fuel injected bike.all the electronics have me feeling a little overwhelmed since I have problems programing the vcr.Ha Ha.
    viking, Feb 25, 2008
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