What does the reset function do on a Harley Davidson?
Built into the system is a reset function. If the ignition is turned off with the throttle in a position other than 0 percent throttle, the system wants to use a higher rpm as the new idle speed the next time the engine is started.
When did electronic throttle control come out for Harley Davidson?
Harley-Davidson Electronic Throttle Control. In 2008 Harley-Davidson introduced a new throttle system called Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), which eliminates the throttle cables connecting the throttle and the throttle body and replaces them with an electronic connection.
How often does a Harley Davidson engine fail?
This metal-to-metal contact promotes engine failures which can be dangerous to you and your bike. This problem can occur anywhere from 15,000 to 75,000 miles depending on the severity. The only way to truly avoid this problem is to completely swap out the chain system for a gear-driven system.
What is the traction control system on a Harley Davidson?
The Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration when going straight or cornering. C-TCS can improve rider confidence when available traction is compromised by wet weather, a sudden unanticipated change in the surface, or when riding on an unpaved road.
Why does my Harley Davidson hesitate to start?
It sounds like gears grinding. When it does try to start it will hesitate as if the battery is weak. When it is at ambient temp it will crank right up. You sound convinced it is the compensator. Gears grinding=bad compensator. ?? How do you figure that. If you let off start button for even a nano second, it will grind pinion gear.
The Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS) is designed to prevent the rear wheel from excessive spinning under acceleration when going straight or cornering. C-TCS can improve rider confidence when available traction is compromised by wet weather, a sudden unanticipated change in the surface, or when riding on an unpaved road.
What to do about a bad ECM on a Harley Davidson?
Discovered an intake leak, replaced with new gaskets/rings and cleaned injectors using a Fuel Injecter ultrasonic (or whatever the thing is called) machine,…no fix but the bike ran way better than before but when got up to hot, same problem reoccurred. I am down to now having to take it to dealer for diagnostic test on Coil and ECM.
What kind of problem does a Harley Davidson have?
Discussion in ‘ General Harley Davidson Topic ‘ started by Mongo1958, Aug 11, 2012 . My 2009 96 CI Ultra Classic has starting issues (some times) when it’s hot. Symptoms: Sounds like gears grinding sometimes.