Overheating on 96" engines?

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11-29-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dixie Dreg

I have an '03 carbed bike and dropped my operating temps significantly by switching to Amsoil. Bike was running around 225-230 and now it stays just below or just above 200. The drop is due to reduced friction, I think you also pick up some HP. As an added benefit it is quieter.

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amsoil is fine oil, but it is not the holy grail.... you will get just as good a result with almost any synthetic oil. but if you like it, use it.

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I don't believe the rear cylinder shutdown on 08 or earlier models. I believe the 09s & newer however do.

Clay

on the 07s, and early 08s, it was available via a dealer reflash.

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11-29-2009, 02:10 PM

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I guarantee my 07 shuts off on the rear cyclinder since reflashed.

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11-29-2009, 02:53 PM

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Run hotter than an 88 cu in, yes. Over heating problems, no. If there were over heating problems with the 96 cu in this forum would have let you know by now. Buy your 2010 and enjoy the ride.

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11-29-2009, 07:44 PM

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I'm getting V/H's dresser duals tomorrow,,,,,that should help with the heat......and no more CAT!!

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11-29-2009, 10:47 PM

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Ur listening to the wrong people, they don't over heat.. they do run little hotter than the 88's..... Stock new mine was around 235*
a stg1 brought it down to 225........cams and syn oil will help even more, now 210-215..............

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12-03-2009, 02:43 AM

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HA HA, you guys crack me up. Thanks for the advice. And yes, I use Amsoil in all my bikes. Thanks for all you VETS out there who served our country. This is my forth trip over and let me tell ya, you're not missing much.

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12-03-2009, 07:31 AM

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Buy it,ride it,then decide.Or stick with the older models and forget all the overheating bs and fly by wire throttles.Good luck.

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12-03-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by skratch

bwahahahaha

amsoil is fine oil, but it is not the holy grail.... you will get just as good a result with almost any synthetic oil. but if you like it, use it.

on the 07s, and early 08s, it was available via a dealer reflash.

Well thanks bud, glad I got your permission.

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12-24-2009, 08:40 AM

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rode through kansas/texas/louisiana to florida on my way back from sturgis this year. temps hit 105+. i was hot as hell, bike was around 230. so no overheating issues.
running redline synthetic. no oil cooler. stock pipes, intake, and factory computer settings.