shutting down rear cylinder

[sgl0226]

Is there any disadvantage to setting the rear cylinder to shut down at idle (08 and later touring models)?&nbsp\\; If no disadvantage, why wouldn't you do this routinely when riding in warmer weather?

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[Proboscis]

I'm still trying to figure out how to shut it down in heavy traffic. I remember reading something on here, but I don't think it said how to do it.

[captjon37]

You might need to get it flashed on at the dealer. 1 free on and off and you pay after that.

[sgl0226]

Have to set it when you start the bike.&nbsp\\; On 08 touring bikes (after a certain build date), you turn on the ignition, turn on the run switch, then roll the throttle away from you for about three seconds.&nbsp\\; The cruise control light comes on.&nbsp\\; Then you start the bike and it is programmed to shut down the rear cylinder at idle.&nbsp\\; Someone said it only does it when the engine is overly hot, but I thought it was everytime you come to an idle.&nbsp\\; I was just wondering if there was any disadvantage to setting it this way everytime I ride the bike in warm weather.

[wassup8687]

Is the reflash the same thing as the factory build on the later build date bikes?&nbsp\\;

[sgl0226]

I'm not sure if the reflash is the exact same or not.&nbsp\\; Someone on the forum must know the answer to that one.

[kjmorgan]

ORIGINAL: sgl0226

Have to set it when you start the bike.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; On 08 touring bikes (after a certain build date), you turn on the ignition, turn on the run switch, then roll the throttle away from you for about three seconds.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; The cruise control light comes on.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Then you start the bike and it is programmed to shut down the rear cylinder at idle.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Someone said it only does it when the engine is overly hot, but I thought it was everytime you come to an idle.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I was just wondering if there was any disadvantage to setting it this way everytime I ride the bike in warm weather.

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This is indeed how you ARM the EITM system. You do not actually control the rear cylinder. Shuts it off above a certain temperature IF you are at idle. As soon as you roll on throttle, rear cylinder is on again. I'm 99% sure of this info but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!

[bdp]

Cyl temp has to be at 287 F
Less than 2% throttle
In neutral or clutch in.

[sgl0226]

Sounds to me that there isn't any disadvantage to run this way all summer long.

[budnlucy]

Works good for me, I don't have a problem with it. mine came that way.