First Bike....Help!
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First Bike....Help!
Hey guys,
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I just recently purchased my first bike about a month ago. \\; When I purchased the bike it had a small leak just below the rocker box on the front. \\; I had a mechanic replace the necessary gaskets I bought at the harley shop and so far everything has been good. \\; The last few times I have rode my bike it seems like it is getting very hott! \\; I notice it mainly from the right side of the bike and I rode it about 60 miles this morning and when I finished I noticed on the right side of the front rocker box I had a red like just where it bolts on or where a gasket would go. \\; Does anyone know if the red line can be from heat or could the gasket be showing? \\; I have noticed when the bike is running I cannot get an oil reading because the dip stick just has bubbles on it. \\; Could this be because my bike is getting to hot? \\; I would appreciate any advise you might have for this problem.
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thanks
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I just recently purchased my first bike about a month ago. \\; When I purchased the bike it had a small leak just below the rocker box on the front. \\; I had a mechanic replace the necessary gaskets I bought at the harley shop and so far everything has been good. \\; The last few times I have rode my bike it seems like it is getting very hott! \\; I notice it mainly from the right side of the bike and I rode it about 60 miles this morning and when I finished I noticed on the right side of the front rocker box I had a red like just where it bolts on or where a gasket would go. \\; Does anyone know if the red line can be from heat or could the gasket be showing? \\; I have noticed when the bike is running I cannot get an oil reading because the dip stick just has bubbles on it. \\; Could this be because my bike is getting to hot? \\; I would appreciate any advise you might have for this problem.
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thanks
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Philadelphia, PA
RE: First Bike....Help!
The red showing is more than likley the gasket.
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What year is the bike?
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If it is a EFI model the high temps are normal with this engine.
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You do not check your engine oil when the bike is running... You check it when it is off..
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What year is the bike?
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If it is a EFI model the high temps are normal with this engine.
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You do not check your engine oil when the bike is running... You check it when it is off..
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RE: First Bike....Help!
Thanks for the information.
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My bike is a 1999 Heritage Softail and all I know about the engine is that its an 88cc. Evo and \\;it is not fuel injection \\;if that helps any.
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My bike is a 1999 Heritage Softail and all I know about the engine is that its an 88cc. Evo and \\;it is not fuel injection \\;if that helps any.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Ethan, S.Dak.
RE: First Bike....Help!
 \\;That would probably be an 80 cu. Evo. I have a 96' Heritage and my oil temp runs around 190-195 degrees, \\;on a warm day (85 - 90 degree) \\;An oil temp probe on the filler tube is a good invetment, you may wnat to get yourself one. About $20 give or take a couple bucks.
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