Quick way to cool off the bike...
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04-12-2008, 10:08 PM
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Quick way to cool off the bike...
Riding a bunch of low-speed circles in a parking lot with the clutch slipping and rear brake applied tends to heat a motor up. Any quick way (short of spraying with water, which would probably do more harm than good.) to cool a HD motor down?
I don't know how hot my motor got, but it was enough to where the PCM wasn't keeping the idle up (it dropped down to around 750). Also, I shut it off at a stop light to let it cool some and it almost didn't start back up again.
In case your wondering, this is on a `04 FLHP/I.
I don't know how hot my motor got, but it was enough to where the PCM wasn't keeping the idle up (it dropped down to around 750). Also, I shut it off at a stop light to let it cool some and it almost didn't start back up again.
In case your wondering, this is on a `04 FLHP/I.
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04-12-2008, 10:14 PM
RE: Quick way to cool off the bike...
Ride a large cool down lap, 3rd gear 30 mph. This will blow the hot air off the engine and the drop the engine temps down.
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04-13-2008, 07:07 AM
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RE: Quick way to cool off the bike...
ORIGINAL: Paniolo
Ride a large cool down lap, 3rd gear 30 mph. This will blow the hot air off the engine and the drop the engine temps down.
Ride a large cool down lap, 3rd gear 30 mph. This will blow the hot air off the engine and the drop the engine temps down.
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04-13-2008, 09:42 AM
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ORIGINAL: whaap
Yep, airflow is the best way to cool down and to get air flowing you got to kick up the speed a bit.
Yep, airflow is the best way to cool down and to get air flowing you got to kick up the speed a bit.
Additionally, if you spend a lot of time at slow speeds and in hot weather, you may want to consider an oil cooler.
http://www.tejasthumpcycles.com/Part...il_Coolers.htm
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RE: Quick way to cool off the bike...
I thought the police bikes came w/ an oil cooler. Maybe I'm wrong... (usually)
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04-13-2008, 10:39 AM
RE: Quick way to cool off the bike...
ORIGINAL: neonhomer
Riding a bunch of low-speed circles in a parking lot with the clutch slipping and rear brake applied tends to heat a motor up.
Riding a bunch of low-speed circles in a parking lot with the clutch slipping and rear brake applied tends to heat a motor up.
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04-13-2008, 11:05 AM
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ORIGINAL: bcox
Please excuse my ignorance if I am missing something obvious, but, why are you doing this??? I know I will forget by June so, Happy early Birthday . . . I noticed you were born the day before me, same year.
ORIGINAL: neonhomer
Riding a bunch of low-speed circles in a parking lot with the clutch slipping and rear brake applied tends to heat a motor up.
Riding a bunch of low-speed circles in a parking lot with the clutch slipping and rear brake applied tends to heat a motor up.
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04-13-2008, 11:12 AM
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RE: Quick way to cool off the bike...
I've been riding for about 5 years. I haven't taken a MSF course, yet. I do it to get used to a new bike. Going from a 500lb Honda to the Road King (I've heard everywhere from 800-1000lbs) takes a bit of getting used to.
My friend does it because he's only been riding for about a year. He does it to build up his skills. I guess I do it for the same reason, too.
Beats sitting at home watching TV... at least I am on the bike!
My friend does it because he's only been riding for about a year. He does it to build up his skills. I guess I do it for the same reason, too.
Beats sitting at home watching TV... at least I am on the bike!