08 High Idle Problem

Florida FLHR

I have the same issue with an 08 RK Standard. I learned the ETC reset and only had to do it once. Then, I put new grips on my bike and find that I have to reset it quite freaquently. The only thing I could think of was the grips were larger and I seem to be pushing forward when I apply the front break. Since then, I altered the way my hand goes on the grip when I squeeze the break. I guess I have small hands. Since I started doing that, it has been much better. Go figure. It is a kind of pain in the butt some times, but I would not trade my bike.

Hawgcruiser

Been reading the threads and got good news for everone. HD has come out with a fix for this problem. Your dealer may not know about it. Mine didn't until I asked and was told there hasn't been a fix released, but the dealer went to the companies service site and found a flash upgrade to the bike's electronic brain. The flash upgrade is the "Rev E" and it corrects the high idle created by reseting idlle point on the throttle postion sensor. Had it installed today at the dealer, took just about 10 minutes.

Hope this helps all of you out there with the 08 touring bikes.

nester024

Everything I read about the reflash claims that it'll prevent "rider error" on causing the problem. The dealer made me aware of the issue and advised that I not shut down while in anything but low, normal idle, and I have complied, yet I have the high idle issue.

Question is, if I get the reflash and continue to shut down only in proper idle, will this issue reappear? Should I wait until Harley has a better reflash?

Furthermore, the throttle response seems off, actually seems better when in high idle. Will this be resolved?

Many thanks for any advice, my dealer is excellent but I'd rather go in knowing what to expect

glider

This will give you a bit more info on it.

2008 High Idle - Harley Davidson Community

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bobfour1

I had the reflash done 2 weeks ago and it is just fine just like it had throttle cables, no problems yet and I had this done on a 2008 road king classic.