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Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Max: Major kudos to you for the set-up, testing and video recording!
How does the FSM spec of sensor resistance between black/red and black/green of 0.5 to 1.5 K ohms correlate to your readings?

The 1/2 volt to 4 1/2 volt range seems very typical. Very important is the linear change as the throttle position changes...no bumps or hiccups.

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Condensation for a future write-up:
A. IACV opens 65 pulses when ignition on and stop/run in run
B. Cold (any specific ambient range?) IACV then closes 12 pulses for a net opening of 53 pulses.
C. Warm IACV then closes 35 pulses for a net open of 30 pulses.

Questions (for which we may not have data):
1. How many pulses (stepper motor steps) per revolution?
2. How many pulses per linear distance?
3. When stop/run is stopped, does IACV motor close plunger?
4. If so does it fully close?

This certainly provides a very smooth warm-up operation, especially compared to steps on carburetor linkage. It finally got cool enough in Las Vegas valley last week for my 2014 standard to fast idle at 1500 RPMs instead of 1300.

Your information should help all of us better understand IACV operation.
a. Increased air supply increases idle speed and lends to the understanding of why a minor intake vacuum leak would cause increased idle speed.
b. Cycling the stop/run commands the IACV to preposition by open/close movement, which offers one of two (IACV or TPS) likely explanations for Riko's restart in his video.

For basic info on stepper motors, this video explains how it steps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1Y1O7XZes
This is a more sophisticated motor in comparison to the Superior Slo-Syn motors that I sold beginning in 1984.

A stepper is frequently connected to a lead screw to transfer rotary motion to linear motion. Therefore linear travel, in relation to pulses, would be a function of (a) pulses per revolution and (b) screw pitch.

(12-15-2017, 02:32 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Max: Major kudos to you for the set-up, testing and video recording!
How does the FSM spec of sensor resistance between black/red and black/green of 0.5 to 1.5 K ohms correlate to your readings?

The 1/2 volt to 4 1/2 volt range seems very typical. Very important is the linear change as the throttle position changes...no bumps or hiccups.

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Condensation for a future write-up:
A. IACV opens 65 pulses when ignition on and stop/run in run
B. Cold (any specific ambient range?) IACV then closes 12 pulses for a net opening of 53 pulses.
C. Warm IACV then closes 35 pulses for a net open of 30 pulses.

Questions (for which we may not have data):
1. How many pulses (stepper motor steps) per revolution?
2. How many pulses per linear distance?
3. When stop/run is stopped, does IACV motor close plunger?
4. If so does it fully close?

This certainly provides a very smooth warm-up operation, especially compared to steps on carburetor linkage. It finally got cool enough in Las Vegas valley last week for my 2014 standard to fast idle at 1500 RPMs instead of 1300.

Your information should help all of us better understand IACV operation.
a. Increased air supply increases idle speed and lends to the understanding of why a minor intake vacuum leak would cause increased idle speed.
b. Cycling the stop/run commands the IACV to preposition by open/close movement, which offers one of two (IACV or TPS) likely explanations for Riko's restart in his video.

For basic info on stepper motors, this video explains how it steps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1Y1O7XZes
This is a more sophisticated motor in comparison to the Superior Slo-Syn motors that I sold beginning in 1984.

A stepper is frequently connected to a lead screw to transfer rotary motion to linear motion. Therefore linear travel, in relation to pulses, would be a function of (a) pulses per revolution and (b) screw pitch.

Regarding the above, would a "minor intake vacuum leak" that causes inreased idle speed ocurr no matter the ambient temperature? I ask because of late--the last 5 rides of 1/2 hour to 2 hour duration in cooler temps of 35-55 degrees--the high/low idle issue has not returned since cleaning the TPS connector. The change that coincided with the cleaning was the fall in air temp.

A side note:
I can't help but wonder whether our internet paths crossed when I was on the Sportster forums from 2014-10--I had an '04 1200C.

Doc, thanks for the better description of the iacv pulses, that makes more sense now.

q3: on shutdown, either with key or stop/run the iacv remains in it's current position, when i switched it off there was just a single blip of the led's indicating it had no time or inclination to close with any command, when it is switched off its instantly dead in the water.

The ignition key switches the dashboard, which has it's own micro controller and translates the signals for the instruments.

The start/stop supplies the Engine Control Module, fuel pump and ignition system and initiates ( resets ) the iacv and ecm every time it's powered on.

So when you hear the fuel pump pressurize cycle the ecm and iacv reset as well and the iacv positions itself according to the engine temp at the time.

Also, when the engine is switched off when warm the iacv remains in the "warm" position, should you disconnect it and start the engine it is likely to start around 1050 rpm ( speculation ) but you get the etc code as well.

q4 no, it remains in the position at switchoff.

There is another video which resembles our iacv and shows what is likely inside it, if you forward to 7.5 minutes in the video he shows the parts on the table and the rotor with a special magnetic "flux sheet" to show how the poles are positioned on the rotor, if you look closely you can see the two sets of stators with their poles that wrap around the two coils that power them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIHhDGLx9Lg

cheers max

(12-15-2017, 04:12 AM)pdedse_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-15-2017, 02:32 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Max: Major kudos to you for the set-up, testing and video recording!
How does the FSM spec of sensor resistance between black/red and black/green of 0.5 to 1.5 K ohms correlate to your readings?

The 1/2 volt to 4 1/2 volt range seems very typical. Very important is the linear change as the throttle position changes...no bumps or hiccups.

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Condensation for a future write-up:
A. IACV opens 65 pulses when ignition on and stop/run in run
B. Cold (any specific ambient range?) IACV then closes 12 pulses for a net opening of 53 pulses.
C. Warm IACV then closes 35 pulses for a net open of 30 pulses.

Questions (for which we may not have data):
1. How many pulses (stepper motor steps) per revolution?
2. How many pulses per linear distance?
3. When stop/run is stopped, does IACV motor close plunger?
4. If so does it fully close?

This certainly provides a very smooth warm-up operation, especially compared to steps on carburetor linkage. It finally got cool enough in Las Vegas valley last week for my 2014 standard to fast idle at 1500 RPMs instead of 1300.

Your information should help all of us better understand IACV operation.
a. Increased air supply increases idle speed and lends to the understanding of why a minor intake vacuum leak would cause increased idle speed.
b. Cycling the stop/run commands the IACV to preposition by open/close movement, which offers one of two (IACV or TPS) likely explanations for Riko's restart in his video.

For basic info on stepper motors, this video explains how it steps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1Y1O7XZes
This is a more sophisticated motor in comparison to the Superior Slo-Syn motors that I sold beginning in 1984.

A stepper is frequently connected to a lead screw to transfer rotary motion to linear motion. Therefore linear travel, in relation to pulses, would be a function of (a) pulses per revolution and (b) screw pitch.

Regarding the above, would a "minor intake vacuum leak" that causes inreased idle speed ocurr no matter the ambient temperature? I ask because of late--the last 5 rides of 1/2 hour to 2 hour duration in cooler temps of 35-55 degrees--the high/low idle issue has not returned since cleaning the TPS connector. The change that coincided with the cleaning was the fall in air temp.

A side note:
I can't help but wonder whether our internet paths crossed when I was on the Sportster forums from 2014-10--I had an '04 1200C.

Yes, the no idle (without throttle) issue on my V7II first occurred at 8,000 feet, I think in September. It was cured when I tightened the rubber intake manifold band from single throttle body. Thermal expansion may change the leak (larger or smaller). A small leak will increase idle speed, a larger leak will cause motor to not idle. I certainly do not know that a single idle issue on our bikes is due to a vacuum leak, but it is a quick and easy check. Vacuum leaks are a frequent problem on the XLForum.net

(12-15-2017, 04:12 AM)pdedse_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-15-2017, 02:32 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Max: Major kudos to you for the set-up, testing and video recording!
How does the FSM spec of sensor resistance between black/red and black/green of 0.5 to 1.5 K ohms correlate to your readings?

The 1/2 volt to 4 1/2 volt range seems very typical. Very important is the linear change as the throttle position changes...no bumps or hiccups.

(12-14-2017, 12:03 PM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Hi Doc, some more info for the thread;

tps overall resistance; 6.25 k ohm ( yellow/black )
throttle lower position; 1.095 k ohm ( red/black )
throttle high position ; 6.05 k ohm
( all measured ref to " ground or lower section ie green/black" and tps disconnected from ecu.

Voltages;
yellow/black +4.97 volt
red/black idle 0.482 volt wot 4.45 volt
green/black 0 volt ( the black meter probe )

Voltage increases in a linear way from lower to higher position.

Hope this helps to assist with the gathering of data from the members involved.

Bonus footage; iacv operation on my bike, as usual a bit vague, the video editing program had trouble at 5% slow motion but what happens is ; on startup the iacv opens 65 steps and then closes 12 steps with a cold engine and 35 wiith a warm engine.

This happens in the blink of an eye as demonstrated at the very end of the video so i slowed it down to count the steps and direction, open and close.

the ecu does not know what position the iacv is at startup , so it always commands the valve open with 65 pulses, it then makes a decision to close x many steps based on the temperature of the eot sensor.

Whilst i had the black plastic throttle body covers off i found that mine were made on 27 july 2010, another clue.

https://youtu.be/MFA5Mk4vS3c

cheers max

Condensation for a future write-up:
A. IACV opens 65 pulses when ignition on and stop/run in run
B. Cold (any specific ambient range?) IACV then closes 12 pulses for a net opening of 53 pulses.
C. Warm IACV then closes 35 pulses for a net open of 30 pulses.

Questions (for which we may not have data):
1. How many pulses (stepper motor steps) per revolution?
2. How many pulses per linear distance?
3. When stop/run is stopped, does IACV motor close plunger?
4. If so does it fully close?

This certainly provides a very smooth warm-up operation, especially compared to steps on carburetor linkage. It finally got cool enough in Las Vegas valley last week for my 2014 standard to fast idle at 1500 RPMs instead of 1300.

Your information should help all of us better understand IACV operation.
a. Increased air supply increases idle speed and lends to the understanding of why a minor intake vacuum leak would cause increased idle speed.
b. Cycling the stop/run commands the IACV to preposition by open/close movement, which offers one of two (IACV or TPS) likely explanations for Riko's restart in his video.

For basic info on stepper motors, this video explains how it steps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1Y1O7XZes
This is a more sophisticated motor in comparison to the Superior Slo-Syn motors that I sold beginning in 1984.

A stepper is frequently connected to a lead screw to transfer rotary motion to linear motion. Therefore linear travel, in relation to pulses, would be a function of (a) pulses per revolution and (b) screw pitch.

Regarding the above, would a "minor intake vacuum leak" that causes inreased idle speed ocurr no matter the ambient temperature? I ask because of late--the last 5 rides of 1/2 hour to 2 hour duration in cooler temps of 35-55 degrees--the high/low idle issue has not returned since cleaning the TPS connector. The change that coincided with the cleaning was the fall in air temp.

A side note:
I can't help but wonder whether our internet paths crossed when I was on the Sportster forums from 2014-10--I had an '04 1200C.

I posted on Sportster.org from early 2003 until its demise in 2012.
Then I switched to the XLForum.net 24 April 2012 until 2 weeks ago.
I am weaning myself off it, as (a) I kept providing the same answers, (b) technical questions for electrical and carbs dried up, ( c ) two members created Sporsterpedia, which now has a lot of answers

I did respond to one of your threads: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showt...?t=1493461

(12-15-2017, 05:00 AM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Doc, thanks for the better description of the iacv pulses, that makes more sense now.

q3: on shutdown, either with key or stop/run the iacv remains in it's current position, when i switched it off there was just a single blip of the led's indicating it had no time or inclination to close with any command, when it is switched off its instantly dead in the water.

The ignition key switches the dashboard, which has it's own micro controller and translates the signals for the instruments.

The start/stop supplies the Engine Control Module, fuel pump and ignition system and initiates ( resets ) the iacv and ecm every time it's powered on.

So when you hear the fuel pump pressurize cycle the ecm and iacv reset as well and the iacv positions itself according to the engine temp at the time.

Also, when the engine is switched off when warm the iacv remains in the "warm" position, should you disconnect it and start the engine it is likely to start around 1050 rpm ( speculation ) but you get the etc code as well.

q4 no, it remains in the position at switchoff.

There is another video which resembles our iacv and shows what is likely inside it, if you forward to 7.5 minutes in the video he shows the parts on the table and the rotor with a special magnetic "flux sheet" to show how the poles are positioned on the rotor, if you look closely you can see the two sets of stators with their poles that wrap around the two coils that power them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIHhDGLx9Lg

cheers max

Thanks, Max

(12-15-2017, 05:00 AM)max_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Doc, thanks for the better description of the iacv pulses, that makes more sense now.

q3: on shutdown, either with key or stop/run the iacv remains in it's current position, when i switched it off there was just a single blip of the led's indicating it had no time or inclination to close with any command, when it is switched off its instantly dead in the water.

The ignition key switches the dashboard, which has it's own micro controller and translates the signals for the instruments.

The start/stop supplies the Engine Control Module, fuel pump and ignition system and initiates ( resets ) the iacv and ecm every time it's powered on.

So when you hear the fuel pump pressurize cycle the ecm and iacv reset as well and the iacv positions itself according to the engine temp at the time.

Also, when the engine is switched off when warm the iacv remains in the "warm" position, should you disconnect it and start the engine it is likely to start around 1050 rpm ( speculation ) but you get the etc code as well.

q4 no, it remains in the position at switchoff.

There is another video which resembles our iacv and shows what is likely inside it, if you forward to 7.5 minutes in the video he shows the parts on the table and the rotor with a special magnetic "flux sheet" to show how the poles are positioned on the rotor, if you look closely you can see the two sets of stators with their poles that wrap around the two coils that power them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIHhDGLx9Lg

cheers max

Good details, thanks, Max

44 gauge wire is only 0.002". For comparison, I was involved with an automation project using 0.003 "muscle" wire for a diabetic insulin injector pump. That is the typical diameter of a human hair.
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(12-08-2017, 08:57 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Crikey!? Do we all have to publish or CVs?

I hope not. It's the Internet, we just have take it on faith. I know that I know what I know, and I can tell if someone else does. Otherwise, get it fixed under warranty.

My bike never had this issue but I just came upon this thread, and as I have some relevant knowledge, I piped up. But in the end, this problem should be solved by Honda. The end user should not need to know how to correct such gremlins.

I was gratified to learn the part itself was only about $100. I would really be frustrated if I had a bike with that sort of issue. Good there aren't that many.

Re recent comments re my post 6 and Cormanus post 8, see my post 10.
My request for editing was declined.
The one hour time limit is my only annoyance with this forum. Not that I would object to site hosting of photos, but that is probably an added expense.
When I get too personal/type too much, I usually regret it and edit, but I missed the time limit. I suppose it will haunt me until I pull the plug.

BTW, I would not want to live with an issue which Honda seems to only randomly diagnose...or the dealer fix is to replace the entire throttle body. I thought the purpose of mechanical & technical section was to discuss such issues.

Doc, would you like me to edit the post for you?

(02-20-2018, 10:43 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Doc, would you like me to edit the post for you?

Please
All of post 6 after "So, please do not hold me to too high a standard!"

(02-20-2018, 11:01 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(02-20-2018, 10:43 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Doc, would you like me to edit the post for you?

Please
All of post 6 after "So, please do not hold me to too high a standard!"

Please
All of post 6 after "So, please do not hold me to too high a standard!"
Done, anytime you need something edited after an hour just pm Cormanus or myself.
The hour time limit protects the integrity of threads in the forum.