overheating with the Crossbones?
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Cruiser
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From: Eastern SHore Maryland
overheating with the Crossbones?
I'm hearing that the new big V are suffering overheating. Don't know whether it's just the touring models or on all bikes. Since I'm considering the Crossbones I'd like to know if I'm going to have an issue.
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From: Houston, Texas
All new HD's run a little hot... this is caused by he EPA mandated lean A/F ratio....
when I first got mine I ran it for a few miles stock... then added the Xieds....(they helped)
now I have a T-Max and it runs even cooler...
Lots of Stock HD's running around with no issues...
Not something to worry about...
and a quick word of advice... fill out your profile... some might think your a Troll!
when I first got mine I ran it for a few miles stock... then added the Xieds....(they helped)
now I have a T-Max and it runs even cooler...
Lots of Stock HD's running around with no issues...
Not something to worry about...
and a quick word of advice... fill out your profile... some might think your a Troll!
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Missouri
Here's another bit of advise... don't buy the oil temp dip stick. I never worried about mine before I put that thing in, now I'm fixated on checking it! Seriously, mine bike was running in the 230 - 235 range. I switched out to Amsoil and added a VH fuelpak (I have Ultima open pipes and big air). With the new map and oil I'm running very consistantly in the 210 - 215 range. Running down the highway and feeling my oats I get up to the 220+ range. I almost never do city driving and the only stop and go I find myself in is if I come upon and accident. I'd looked into oil coolers and auxilary fans, but again I don't usually have an airflow problem so I couldn't justify the money. I don't know where you're from, but you'll see a lot of guys on here from AZ, NM, FL, etc... I figure if their bikes don't melt down, mine wont.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Tampa Bay area, Florida
I run my bike in Florida and Las Vegas.(Two places of residence) No problems at all, but like goatee said I find myself looking at my oil temp gauge more and more, it's like they have some magnetic pulling effect on the brain. Point is you shouldn't have any issues and I do a fair amount of stop and go, stop and go driving.
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From: NJ
Well, if you buy the Cross Bones and join the HOG chapter, you will succumb to over eating. Their rides usually consist of 10 mile jaunts to the local burger place or buffet.
Oh, "overheating" my mistake, never mind.
Oh, "overheating" my mistake, never mind.
Here's another bit of advise... don't buy the oil temp dip stick. I never worried about mine before I put that thing in, now I'm fixated on checking it! Seriously, mine bike was running in the 230 - 235 range. I switched out to Amsoil and added a VH fuelpak (I have Ultima open pipes and big air). With the new map and oil I'm running very consistantly in the 210 - 215 range. Running down the highway and feeling my oats I get up to the 220+ range. I almost never do city driving and the only stop and go I find myself in is if I come upon and accident. I'd looked into oil coolers and auxilary fans, but again I don't usually have an airflow problem so I couldn't justify the money. I don't know where you're from, but you'll see a lot of guys on here from AZ, NM, FL, etc... I figure if their bikes don't melt down, mine wont.
Regards,
Tom
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Belgium
If you are worried about it you can install the oil cooler.
I had it installed (sub tropical here), and have the TTS Mastertune. Can't report on it yet, as bike still stuck at dealer waiting for that Acorn nut recall thing. ...
I had it installed (sub tropical here), and have the TTS Mastertune. Can't report on it yet, as bike still stuck at dealer waiting for that Acorn nut recall thing. ...
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Bel Air Md
I think it's been an issue on the touring bikes, less air flow. 7000 miles on mine and no issues, I always do stage one, all Harleys run to lean.
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All new HD's run a little hot... this is caused by he EPA mandated lean A/F ratio....
when I first got mine I ran it for a few miles stock... then added the Xieds....(they helped)
now I have a T-Max and it runs even cooler...
Lots of Stock HD's running around with no issues...
Not something to worry about...
and a quick word of advice... fill out your profile... some might think your a Troll!
when I first got mine I ran it for a few miles stock... then added the Xieds....(they helped)
now I have a T-Max and it runs even cooler...
Lots of Stock HD's running around with no issues...
Not something to worry about...
and a quick word of advice... fill out your profile... some might think your a Troll!
