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Old May 15, 2018 | 03:01 PM
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My Twin Cooled M8 runs cooler than my '13 Ultra did...
Taken today... while Auto Tuning my FP3, Catalytic Converter in place, right leg does fine.

 
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Old May 15, 2018 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SWThomas


Where are you measuring that temp and in what weather conditions? 220 seems incredibly low for an M8. Mine hovers around 300 degrees and that’s with the fan-assisted oil cooler.
I am measuring the temp with the HD digital oil cap with built in temp and oil level readout. Typically these readings are in about 68F weather and moderate stop and go and freeway riding. Not parade type riding to be sure. Typical around-town riding.
 
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Originally Posted by pittz5
Is it from the aggressive bend on rear pipe on that billet cat? Wheat are you using for tuner? That pipe is supposed to be top performer.

no tune. Looks like I'll be throwing in a woods 22x and a power vision tuner in the near future
 
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Overall, it's a cooler motor than my TC. However, the right side still hearts my thigh.
 
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That cap is sweet! Just looked it up and my first thought was "not $150 sweet".... LOL
 
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Originally Posted by Redlegvzv
I am measuring the temp with the HD digital oil cap with built in temp and oil level readout. Typically these readings are in about 68F weather and moderate stop and go and freeway riding. Not parade type riding to be sure. Typical around-town riding.
Right on. I thought you were talking about engine temp.
 
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