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PODCAST-Are you confused or want the real scoop on the Harley-Davidson Engine Idle Temperature 
Management System (EITMS). Want to know if your Harley is equipped with it? There is confusing and less than useful information out there, so we broke it down for you in this podcast episode. We wanted to break it down in a format that makes sense to law abiding bikers out there. We wrote a full article and did a complete Free tutorial video on the Harley EITMS for you, so check it out.
Basics:
EITMS can be used by any rider, but is specifically for those riders who frequently find themselves in riding conditions where the vehicle is subjected to prolonged idle conditions or traffic congestion, the motorcycle is equipped with an Engine Idle Temperature Management System (EITMS) to provide limited cooling of the rear cylinder.
Explanation of EITMS in biker terms:
When engine temperature reaches a predetermined point at idle, the EITMS will turn off the rear cylinder fuel injector. Idle speed will be maintained, however the rear cylinder will become an “air pump” which will work to cool the engine. The cylinder will suck in air to cool the engine.
I have a 2016 Street Bob that has standard throttle cables. I do not know if this works but using the method provided, it would not engage.
I think that your theory on the Throttle by-wire is correct. Does my model even have EITMS?? I live in Houston and it gets bad down here between horrible traffic and heat.
Yes your model 2016 definitely has EITMS Joseph. Here is a completely free video & article we did explaining it for you: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/eitms
Thank you for your quick response, I have been listening for a little while now and have decided to contribute. It is something special to watch your videos and listen in to yalls podcast. As far as the bike goes, I have forgotten every time I have gotten on the bike to do this, hopefully I remember today. Thank you again.
Does the 2016 Fat Bob have the EITMS ?
does my 2007 softtail heritage classic 96ci vtwin have it
Does my 2010 street glide have it
It sure does.
Does my 2013 Street Bob have it?
Yes, it should. Rock the throttle forward to see if the indicator changes between red and green.
~Lurch
What indicator, while it started?
Not sure of your question here?
does my 2009 road king have it
Yes, it should. Rock the throttle forward to see if the indicator changes between red and green.
~Lurch
it might be boring to you, but my softail heritage classic 2015 has it? as it seems it has the opposite, it burns like a BBQ
Yes, it should. Rock the throttle forward to see if the indicator changes between red and green.
~Lurch
softail heritage classic 2010, does it have EITMS.
Bill,
It sure does:
Enable/Disable EITMS
1. Turn the ignition ON with the bike at idle and not moving (the bike may be running or not running).
2. Push the throttle to roll-off position and hold.
3. After approximately 3 seconds, the cruise indicator (looks like the spedometer symbol) will flash either red (disabled) or green (enabled).
4. Repeat procedure to change.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~Lurch
hi there,
i’ve watched your video and been searching around for answers, some harley forums say flh series produced after dec 2007 have eitms. some also say the dealer has to activate for the 2007 models. so is that true? or i can just enable it myself? does the engine have to be running to enable it? itd be great to have the rear cyl off at redlights..i live in tropical climate with bad traffic..
Rock the throttle forward and hold it. A light (usually the cruise control signal) will illuminate green if it’s on and amber if it’s off.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping as many bikers as we can worldwide!
Does my 2009 tri-glide Ultra Classic have EITMS?
Mark,
It sure should. My 2008 touring bike had it. Rock the throttle forward and see if the indicator changes colors.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping & connecting as many bikers as we can worldwide!
2006 ultra classic 103 tuned with screaming eagle. just had the rear head replaced and on the way home I noticed the check engine light would come and go. Got home and checked the codes and it came up for no rear cylinder combustion. At idle i could also hear the tone change sounding like a off and on miss. I called the guy that did the work and he said that was due to the temps getting hot and the rear cylinder cutting out. I can’t find any info on the rear cylinder cut out for that year. Everything says 07 and newer. Does this bike have the cut off?
Not sure Brandon if that 2006 has EITMS. I’d ask/call Harley to find out for sure. Also, we have a video showing how to turn the EITMS on/off. https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/eitms/
Do a 2010 street glide have it everytime I ride the temp goes to 220 is that normal
Corey,
Yes it has it. You can turn it on or off by rolling the throttle forward and holding it there.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping & connecting as many bikers as we can worldwide!
Does any of the 88 ci bikes have it ?
I have a 2004 flhtci which I’m pretty sure does not have it.
Jeff,
From what we can find, it only goes back to 2006. I had a 2008 SG that had it, but that was a 96 motor.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping & connecting as many bikers as we can worldwide!
Hey I have a 14 fat bob do I have this eitms option
Can’t remember all the models/years. Your owner’s manual will say for sure.
How do I enable the EITMS on my 2013 Softail Deluxe ?
Buster,
It’s the same process. Roll the throttle back and hold it until the cruise light turns green.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping, connecting, entertaining, and inspiring as many bikers as we can worldwide!
What if I don’t have Cruise ??
Thanks
Start with your owners manual! Please read and understand it from cover to cover.
My 2005 FLHTCUI has a factory ECM profile that provides a progressive 3 part, self preservation cooling protocol.
(1) reduction of RPM at idle.
(2) enrichment of fuel at idle.
(3) fuel injection interruption as the last step.
As the temperature crosses each threshold, the system increases the aggressiveness of self preservation. Harley-Davidson is way more technologically advanced than most understand.
can you tell me if my streetglide flhxi 2006 has eitms please
Kevin,
We don’t believe the 2006 models have it. To our knowledge it wasn’t on the touring models until 2008.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping, connecting, entertaining, and inspiring as many bikers as we can worldwide!
Does ETIMS disabler the cooling fans on a 2015 FLTK?
Not to our knowledge.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping, connecting, entertaining, and inspiring as many bikers as we can worldwide!
How about a 2022 883 sportster?