02-20-2018, 02:13 AM
(02-19-2018, 08:16 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Thanks Max, that's what I thought.
So the critical part is US$96, but you can't have it unless you spend at least US$1,000 on part #3. Or do they insist you buy #2 at US$1,450?
The part strongly suspected of being the main problem is the IACV, which 2wheelpros lists for $95.66. There are several sources, which I would shop for price and delivery costs.
Part 3 is the entire throttle body, which includes that part.
Again, there have been some issues other than the IACV, such as TPS wires and replacing the IACV did not work for a couple forum members...but that may be due to the piston not moving freely and/or air passage obstructions.
(02-20-2018, 02:10 AM)pdedse_imp Wrote:(02-20-2018, 01:08 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: Isn't the IACV part number 16430-MFJ-D01? I see that this part lists for $119.13. Does this $1,600.00 include the labor fee?
It looks like I'll be replacing mine, as soon as I can complete the work I'm doing on my VFR800, so I can make room in my garage. This looks like a fairly involved task, and will probably take me an entire Saturday (yes, I'm slow, but I take my time and am very careful, especially when working on something new and for the first time).
I can hear my IACV cycling by listening to the clicking noises it make at start up. Does this mean that it is stuck, and that maybe all it needs is to be cleaned?
A while back, I believe Riko stated his throttle body replacement under warranty would have cost north of $3000, and that John1954 (?) had the IACV replaced at $1500 roughly, again under warranty; most of which was labor if I recall correctly.
Good point. In the custom industrial automation business (assembly robotics, etc.) labor is typically 65% of a project and a Honda dealer typically charges full list for parts.
BTW there is a 50+ post thread on XLForum.net regarding high idle issues.
Sportster went EFI in 2007. This thread started April 2011 and the latest post was this morning. Some Sportster riders, such as Tracy in OZ, reported the issue occurred day 1 on her 2008.
Main "fix" was IACV. Second was TPS. One was reported as EOT.
It is amazing how many EFI bike brands/models have experienced this issue.