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Jun 3, 2007 | 01:25 AM

WARG

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Does this sound right?

Just got the analog temp gauge dipstick, and I am trying to find out if my bike is operating at a safe temp.

I rode the bike about 100 miles today and yesterday. All morning the bike ran about 200 degrees. The temps were probably mid to low 70s. I am in Dallas/Fort Worth. This afternoon the temps were 85-90 degrees and the bike was at 220 degrees.

How does this sound?

The bikeis a 2006 Fatboy witha PCIII& custom map and I am running Amsoil 20w50. As far as I know there is nothing I can do to make it run cooler, especially in Texas heat. Just want to make sure I am in the safe zone.

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Jun 3, 2007 | 01:29 AM

tbroenick97

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RE: Does this sound right?

Ive heard the '06 runs a bit warmer..
I have an '05 and its always 200-220 ifthe engineswarmed upalmost reguardless of weather
If its really hot it may get near 230
This is with synthetic (ive heard thatll cool it down a little)

Jun 3, 2007 | 08:24 AM

Heritage07

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RE: Does this sound right?

Your fine I have synthetic and during a 90 degree day mine has gone as high as 250 on my analog. Most of the time it's in the 220 to 230 range.

Jun 3, 2007 | 10:48 AM

DaveJ

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RE: Does this sound right?

That sounds in line with what I see on my temp gauge.
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Jun 3, 2007 | 08:22 PM

texas tom

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RE: Does this sound right?

Harley engineers consider 230 to be normal operating temps,your fine..

Jun 4, 2007 | 03:01 PM

Cessna172

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RE: Does this sound right?

[sm=icon_cheers.gif]Agree. Seen 250 in stop and go on hot days. Some cooler days it barley makes 200.

Jun 5, 2007 | 03:46 AM

Bowtieman31

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RE: Does this sound right?

Sounds right, 200-230. I think they all run in that range.

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Jun 5, 2007 | 05:47 AM

flst06

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RE: Does this sound right?

Sounds like your ok. I read an article recently talking about the excessive temps riders are experiencing on the new motor. Gave some data on the TC 88 as comparison.

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