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[Break shot]

Hi guys newbie here figured I would jump right in
I just bought a 08 ultra classic , with a 110 ,
Been doing a little reading and it's my understanding that if my bike idles to long and get past a certian temp the rear cylinder shuts down ,
I noticed after a few minutes it appears to do this as I can tell by the way it runs and when you crack the throttle it has a little lag as opposed to when I first start it
When does the other cylinder kick in , does this affect taking off
My last bike a 82 FLT shovel head I can let the clutch out with no more throttle , but it seams like this bike needs a little more throttle of the line is that standard , it's a whole differant world driving this bike

Thanks

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[RoadDawg]

Don't know if you have an owner's manual so here is the information about the Harley-Davidson engine idle temperature management system.

Operation
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When engine temperature reaches a predetermined point, 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.
EITMS will activate (rear cylinder will turn off) when all of the following conditions are met:
NOTE:

Refer to position 6 in the VIN Breakdown Harley-Davidson VIN Breakdown: 2012 Touring Models to identify configuration calibration.
•   Engine temperature exceeds 284 °F 140 °C (all except configuration J and L) or 324 °F 162 °C (configuration J and L only)
•   Twist grip opening is at idle
•   Vehicle speed under 1 mph 2 km/h
•   Engine speed under 1200 rpm
EITMS will disable (rear cylinder will again fire) if any one of the following occurs:
•   Engine temperature falls below 275 °F 135 °C (all calibrations)
•   Twist grip opening is above idle
•   Vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph 3 km/h
•   Engine speed exceeds 1350 rpm
•   Clutch is released with vehicle in gear
When the engine is in EITMS operation, you may notice a difference in idle cadence. Additionally, there may be a unique exhaust odor. These are both considered to be normal conditions.
Enabling/Disabling EITMS
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Enabled: The EITMS engine cooling feature will automatically activate whenever the vehicle comes to a complete stop and is idling during elevated temperature conditions. When the feature is enabled, it may not activate under cool riding conditions.
Disabled: The EITMS feature is not active under any conditions.
EITMS can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure.
1.   Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the engine OFF/RUN switch on the right handlebar to the RUN position (the motorcycle may be running or not running).
2.   Push the throttle to roll-off position and hold.
3.   See Instrument Lamps. After approximately 3 seconds, the cruise indicator lamp will either flash green (EITMS enabled) or orange (EITMS disabled).
NOTE:

A flashing lamp indicates the EITMS setting. A solid (non-flashing) lamp indicates the cruise control setting.
4.   Repeat the procedure as needed to enable or disable EITMS.
NOTE:

The EITMS setting will remain in effect until it is changed by the rider or dealer. It does not have to be reconfigured at each startup.