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Thread: Does your Freewheeler idle smoothly?

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    Default Does your Freewheeler idle smoothly?

    DW's 2022 FLRT seems to surge (a little bit - maybe 100 RPM) about once every second or so at idle. Doesn't seem normal to me so I wonder if anybody else has this problem.

    It's an M8 114c.i.

    My twinkie doesn't do that and her Evo before this didn't do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joebedford View Post
    DW's 2022 FLRT seems to surge (a little bit - maybe 100 RPM) about once every second or so at idle. Doesn't seem normal to me so I wonder if anybody else has this problem.

    It's an M8 114c.i.

    My twinkie doesn't do that and her Evo before this didn't do it.
    Check to see if your bike's EITMS system is activated. If it in on, what you describe is exactly what happens.

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    How do I check if EITMS is activated?

    Every SECOND it surges?

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    When you are stopped in traffic the EITMS if enabled will kick in and idle will be up and seem uneven

    If you do not have the EITMS enabled it should idle smooth and not vary up or down +or - 10 RPM, typical( idle set by the computer is ) 950
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    Quote Originally Posted by joebedford View Post
    How do I check if EITMS is activated?

    Every SECOND it surges?
    EITMS can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure:

    1. Turn ignition switch ON. Push the engine OFF/RUN switch on the right handlebar to the RUN position.

    2. Push the throttle to roll-off position and hold.

    3. See Operation -+ Instruments - , Indicator Lamps..

    4. Repeat the procedure to enable or disable EITMS.
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    Well - I guess/hope he got it worked out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cycle7447 View Post
    Well - I guess/hope he got it worked out.
    Maybe he just waited until the engine warmed up a little..?
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    I've rode some M8's that the engine surged like your speaking of. I haven't been mine since December but I don't remember it doing that. Hopefully I'll get a ride in a couple of weeks and I'll pay attention to that. It's under warranty take it to the dealer and have them look at it.
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    Been busy - haven't had the chance to check the rear cylinder cutout.

    Maybe Sunday.

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    Finally got around to trying disabling EITMS. I did it several times and it made no difference whatsoever. After warming up for a couple of minutes with smooth idle, it began surging around 200 rpm every second or so.

    It doesn't bother DW who rides the trike (she doesn't hear it) but it bothers me when we sit beside each other waiting for a light.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joebedford View Post
    Finally got around to trying disabling EITMS. I did it several times and it made no difference whatsoever. After warming up for a couple of minutes with smooth idle, it began surging around 200 rpm every second or so.

    It doesn't bother DW who rides the trike (she doesn't hear it) but it bothers me when we sit beside each other waiting for a light.
    Have your dealer look at it under warranty, it should not surge like that
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    Quote Originally Posted by joebedford View Post
    Finally got around to trying disabling EITMS. I did it several times and it made no difference whatsoever. After warming up for a couple of minutes with smooth idle, it began surging around 200 rpm every second or so.

    It doesn't bother DW who rides the trike (she doesn't hear it) but it bothers me when we sit beside each other waiting for a light.
    Sorry it did not help. Since it is a 22, once the weathers get nicer, consider riding it in and asking the service guys to take a look.

    Good luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by cycle7447 View Post
    Sorry it did not help. Since it is a 22, once the weathers get nicer, consider riding it in and asking the service guys to take a look.

    Good luck
    Yes, the weather is scorching right now in Florida. Best to wait for it to cool off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joebedford View Post
    Yes, the weather is scorching right now in Florida. Best to wait for it to cool off.
    Your profile says Ontario - I had no idea you were in Florida.

    Please make it a great day.

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    Mine varies about 30 rpm. Always has since new.

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    Quote Originally Posted by My Turn View Post
    Mine varies about 30 rpm. Always has since new.
    My 17 and 21 M8s + or minus 20RPMs
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    We went for a little ride last weekend. I did not notice any surging of the motor. Felt great to get a ride in on it. Hope you get yours checked out.
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    So, show of hands, how many of you all have EITMS enabled? I have it enabled but am planning to turn it off.

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