M8 Engine Temps
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From: Maryland
What "things" need adjusting? My tuner gave me exactly what I wanted.
I read multi-bike tune capability costs more yet beyond the $600 extra for the tuning device.
I get it - we love our bikes. So do I. I don't get what else there is to monkey with for a bunch mo' money, is all.
P.S. - I order the oil temp dipstick gauge, thanks again.
I read multi-bike tune capability costs more yet beyond the $600 extra for the tuning device.
I get it - we love our bikes. So do I. I don't get what else there is to monkey with for a bunch mo' money, is all.
P.S. - I order the oil temp dipstick gauge, thanks again.
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Road Master
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From: Sarasota Florida
My two M8's are the coolest running of the 8 harleys I have had. Much cooler than previous 103 and 110 twin cams. They were cool running even stock, but now I have thundermaxes with full exhaust. Just my experience.
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From: MN
It's not just for saving oil and oil changes, it's for engine longevity. For those who say there's no difference, did you ever check your output power level running hot all the time? There is a difference. Worked in all sorts of engine types for 40 years.
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Well after -20 years and close to a quarter million miles of owning Harleys and never ever checking or knowing what oil temps, engine temps or mpg I have had on any of em, its about high time I get with the program and get some tools that will allow me to pay attention to all of this, before experiencing some sort of problems!!!
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From: MN
Nobody's invalidating experiences. My point is you might be able to improve your experiences.
Isn't that what Forums are for? Not taking offense at new or differing ideas rather than getting cranked about anything different?
Isn't that what Forums are for? Not taking offense at new or differing ideas rather than getting cranked about anything different?
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From: poway
Well after -20 years and close to a quarter million miles of owning Harleys and never ever checking or knowing what oil temps, engine temps or mpg I have had on any of em, its about high time I get with the program and get some tools that will allow me to pay attention to all of this, before experiencing some sort of problems!!!
You tired of not having something to complain about?
Don't worry. Be happy!
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From: NH
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From: State of Confusion