2008 heat problems
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2008 heat problems
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Did HD make changes on the 2008 models to reduce the heating problem and if so what
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Did HD make changes on the 2008 models to reduce the heating problem and if so what
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RE: 2008 heat problems
The answer is no,the bikes run hot because they are all running lean,I have a 07 FXDL,and i bought a pc3 from fuelmoto man already maped put it on my bike along with ness big sucker AC, and cycle shack slip on pipes,and it runs 20 degree cooler and thats no BS,So if you want the pipes to quit popping and cracking when you shut the engine off,get a pc3 from fuel moto and have him map it.
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RE: 2008 heat problems
They don't have an oil cooler. \\; Typically, though, you'd see an oil cooler mounted to the front of the frame if a bike has one. \\; Before you invest in an oil cooler, invest in a stage 1 upgrade. \\; Not only should the bike run cooler, it should run better.
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RE: 2008 heat problems
I installed an XIED on my 07 FXDLI. \\; Runs cooler and smoother on the low end. \\; Easy to install and decent price.
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http://www.nightrider.com/parts/
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http://www.nightrider.com/parts/
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RE: 2008 heat problems
 \\;My bike has come with a big black Heat sink looking appuratus mounted on the front frame just below what I think is the oil filter, could this be a oil cooler???
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RE: 2008 heat problems
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 \\;\\\\\\;My bike has come with a big black Heat sink looking appuratus mounted on the front frame just below what I think is the oil filter, could this be a oil cooler???
 \\;\\\\\\;My bike has come with a big black Heat sink looking appuratus mounted on the front frame just below what I think is the oil filter, could this be a oil cooler???
Nigel, haha, give it up, you don't have an oil cooler if you bought a stock bike. \\; There are several different styles but the ones I have seen are tubular and mount to the frame above that "heat sink apparatus" you speak of.
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RE: 2008 heat problems
heat is caused by the lean AFR mixture that HD uses to meet EPS standards. \\; do a Stage 1 and richen up the mixture with a fuel management device (SERT, Pro Tuner, PC III, etc.)
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