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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Im looking for some help....I have an 06 Softail Deluxe with V&H Longshots and a K&N airfilter. While riding the bike heats up and at times has shut down, the dealer has no been able to duplicate and stated the bike is with-in normal limits. Friends have told me to buy a Dyno Jet USB III. any ideas..??
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Definitely need to get yourself some sort of fuel management. Bike runs lean from factory + Pipes + Intake = very lean or very hot. Your dealer should have suggested this to you.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Definitely need to get yourself some sort of fuel management. Bike runs lean from factory + Pipes + Intake = very lean or very hot. Your dealer should have suggested this to you.

That is your main problem, you might also switch to synthetic oil if you haven't already.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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my guess is your running on the lean side....
take it to an Indy...
 
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Definately running lean, you either need a remap or some other type of fuel management system.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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If you don't plan on any future upgrades to the engine you might want to have the dealer install a Stage 1 MAP.
Its not perfect by a long shot but at least it will get the engine back down to a near stock heat condition instead of dangerously lean.

But the best way is to do a little research looking around here on fuel management systems and how they work to see what others have done to address the problem.
 
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Oil cooler and one of my fan kits will also help alot in keeping the motor cool.
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before we start talking about a download....
is it carbed or efi ??
 
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Originally Posted by Cheesecake
before we start talking about a download....
is it carbed or efi ??
I thought of that right after I posted but something came up and you beat me too it.

In any case its gonna need a download or a rejetting, there is no way around it.
 
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