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Review of Manual Idle Control for fuel injected Harleys

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Old 12-23-2015 | 10:52 AM
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Thank you. Yes it will fit my bike got reply from the seller. My main concern is if it will interfere with dyno tune and you said no so I think I should be fine. Also, my bike has idle/throttle cables not throttle by wire so I'm good on that one. Right?
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 10:55 AM
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It won't affect your tune at all. Sounds like you are good to go.
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 11:29 AM
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Yes seller said the same thing. Thanks again
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetfever
What he said (above) about the "Tuner" control of idle speed

Idle control/ idle speed reduction is incredibly easy to accomplish on my FP3.

I ran mine down to 900 RPM when warm from the programmed 1000 RPM.
PC III and other piggyback systems don't have those tables. And if you don't have a tuner at all this device is a good item.
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 11:49 AM
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Thanks Joe G for posting this. With a set idle does your bike start cold and idle fine or is it stumbling a little until some heat builds up?
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Just Enough
Thanks Joe G for posting this. With a set idle does your bike start cold and idle fine or is it stumbling a little until some heat builds up?
I turn the idle up before I start the bike all the way which is about 1100...then by the time I get to the stop sign in my development I idle it down a little, next time I stop I idle it down to 900 and leave it. No stumbling at all.
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe_G
I turn the idle up before I start the bike all the way which is about 1100...then by the time I get to the stop sign in my development I idle it down a little, next time I stop I idle it down to 900 and leave it. No stumbling at all.
...and once you parked the bike and take off you start all this over again.....that's quite some fiddling there

I had my dealer set my idle to 950 when engine is warm....hassle-free
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe_G
PC III and other piggyback systems don't have those tables. And if you don't have a tuner at all this device is a good item.
I totally understand the above and agree.

I know some are on a budget, but when you think that for another $150.00 or so you could get a tuner (FP 3) that is incredibly easy to use, and do everything this "Idle Controller" screw will do (including AUTOMATIC high idle when cold) plus SO MUCH MORE as far as perfecting the entire engine tune....

$125.00 for a screw????

https://www.twocycleguys.com/showPro...2lAaAj1q8P8HAQ
 
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Old 12-23-2015 | 01:06 PM
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This solution fits my bill and thought I'd share. If it doesn't fit your bill so be it. I do think I paid $99 for it when I got it. And if you are handy you can mod your electronic iat.
 

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Old 12-23-2015 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe_G
Jet fever, you buy what you like. No reason to **** on someone else's choices. I didn't want to buy a $500 tuner for a speed density no feedback computer system. This solution fits my bill and thought I'd share. If it doesn't for you bill so be it.
OOPPs! Sorry, I sure did not mean to sound like it came off: **** on someones choice".

Seriously, this is a first for me, Ill shut up and go ride:-)
 


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