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Sportster idle problem

  • keithg
    keithg
    6 years ago
    Hi.
    My 2015 Xl1200t has an intermittent idle problem.  At random times it will not idle under 3000+ rpm.  Local service say nothing mechanical wrong.  This leaves electrics & electronics.
    Has anyone else had this fault?  Any ideas on whats going on  and what can be done to fix it?

    Cheers
    Keith
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    6 years ago
    and they are not that expensive to replace so if in doubt replace them.  I chased an intermittnat low rpm stumble for weeks until I tracked it down to a worn/buggered TPS.
  • keithg
    keithg
    6 years ago
    Recently I put a stage 1 with Rinehart mufflers.  The problem started long before the upgrade. The bike has done 25000 km.
  • 308bever
    308bever
    6 years ago
    my IAC  did that from about 15k to 20k, i bought a manual screw adjustable one, once set it fine just give it abit more opening in winter or hold the idle up for a minute and she`s fine from there, no more dramas for the last 11k or buy a new IAC.
  • 308bever
    308bever
    6 years ago
    i think stink finger is right about the reason for it happening!
  • keithg
    keithg
    6 years ago
    Thanks guys for your help. The local dealer has tracked down to the ECM. New one to be fitted Monday

    Cheers