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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Default This cold air sure makes em run
today 57 degrees is are high went for 100+ mile ride engine seems to love this cool air runs strong and seems like all the normal twin cam 88 sewing machine sounds Disappear .
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Cold air = higher air density, more oxygen for the BANG. Also the cooler air thickens the lubricating oils, even when the engine is warmed up, and the engine runs cooler too.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramboamt
Cold air = higher air density, more oxygen for the BANG. Also the cooler air thickens the lubricating oils, even when the engine is warmed up, and the engine runs cooler too.
What he said. +1
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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I noticed the same thing on my Iron.

You mentioned sewing machine sound of the Twin Cam.
Do all modern Harley's have that sound now or what?
I finally installed Short Shots and the roar from those drown out all that I once heard.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by blindrocket
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...You mentioned sewing machine sound of the Twin Cam.
Do all modern Harley's have that sound now or what?...

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Pretty much...but on the bright side, if you get the Harley part number
#HD-0987654567 embroidery attachment you can knock out some pretty awesome shirts while you ride...
 
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Pretty much...but on the bright side, if you get the Harley part number
#HD-0987654567 embroidery attachment you can knock out some pretty awesome shirts while you ride...

bwhahaha
 
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57F is cold? You should take a trip over here, to the northern parts of Norway. Your bike would be flying!!!
 
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57 is cooler not cold
 
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