Overheating on 96" engines?
#11
As others have said, it's not really an "overheating" issue... except for YOU when riding in hot weather!... but just more of a lean-running condition that a minor change like this can fix. Or, the major mods you do (later?) can also cover it.
Enjoy!
#12
As stated above, they do tend to run hot.
I might suggest you look into a tuner first (maybe the TTS), break in the motor, then add the other things later. The TTS can be remapped to adjust for the mods you have in mind without difficultly and that seems to be the most effective "fix" for the heating issues.
Good luck!
I might suggest you look into a tuner first (maybe the TTS), break in the motor, then add the other things later. The TTS can be remapped to adjust for the mods you have in mind without difficultly and that seems to be the most effective "fix" for the heating issues.
Good luck!
#13
bought a 10 SG in august, been kickin the idea around since I bought it about what I was going to do about the heat from the cat. After riding it for the last few months (approx 4000 miles) and renting one in arizona a few weeks ago and running around in the desert when it was 90' decided just to put on a SE Nightstick muffler and leave it stock till it goes off warranty. It really does run great and now it sounds right with the new muffler.. Know eventually I'll buy that S&S air cleaner and some new pipes but for now I'm just gonna ride the **** out of it.....
#14
Really? This website says they do?
http://www.nightrider.com/parts/
I've been thinking about getting a set for my Deluxe.
http://www.nightrider.com/parts/
I've been thinking about getting a set for my Deluxe.
Ride Safe,
Steve R.
Last edited by Intrepid175; 11-28-2009 at 12:42 PM.
#15
As others have mentioned, they run warmer because of the lean fuel/air ratios. There are a few things that work: synthetic oil, oil coolers, and fuel management. I use all three and never had any problems.
#16
Never seen one overheat. They will shut themselves off if that would happen. Do a stage 1 with a/c, slip ons and fuel management and top it off with Amsoil and you'll be fine. Or, ride it stock and see what happens under warranty.
#17
Wow! Someone actually suggested to someone in the "Big Sandbox" that they add "IED's" to their bike? That could take on a whole 'nother meaning with a Vet. Of course I am just giving the OP a hard time. God Bless our men and women who are serving and who have served. If the Corps would take me back I would be there in a minute. But they say I am too old. What kind of BS is that??
#18
I don't think you have much to worry about on the newer bikes. Rear cylinder ignition shuts off at a set temperature, then acts as air pump, cooling oil and motor. Adjustment to injection/ignition map on 07 and before, already there on 08's and up, I believe. My 07 will shut off rear cylinder at stop lights if I am waiting for awhile, then ignition/injection kicks in as soon as I disengage clutch or engage throttle. Funny smell and sound, but happier motor, and rider. Syn3 helps too.
#19
Syn 3, PC III for re-mapping & no probs here in the Pacific NW. In Eastern WA where the temps are significantly warmer no issues either. I don't believe the rear cylinder shutdown on 08 or earlier models. I believe the 09s & newer however do.
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