engine temp warning ?
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engine temp warning ?
I have a new Dakota digital guage and it has a engine temp warning light. What temp should I set it. Its for my 08 rocker. Also what would you consider the red line to be . I have never had a tach before.
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What temperature is the gauge measuring? Engine temperature, which would be measured at the cylinder head, or oil temperature?
There's a big difference between the two. And there is also a big difference in opinions as to what is acceptable.
Oil temps are typically a little over 200 degrees, while cylinder head temps can easily exceed 300 degrees.
There's a big difference between the two. And there is also a big difference in opinions as to what is acceptable.
Oil temps are typically a little over 200 degrees, while cylinder head temps can easily exceed 300 degrees.
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There is no set answer. The MoCo doesn't even have one.
These bikes run hot, real hot at times. The highest I've seen my head temps get were around 360f and my bike still runs fine.
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These bikes run hot, real hot at times. The highest I've seen my head temps get were around 360f and my bike still runs fine.
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So what temp does the check engine light come on for high engine temp? If you can advise, also the EITMS parade mode good idea and what temp does that kick in when enabled?
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