Breakout Dipstick Roast!
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Johnson City, TN
Breakout Dipstick Roast!
I have commented on my 2014 Breakout before, as being a lot cooler from the factory than my previous 2008 Night Train. Well, today I took a short ride on the back roads, came home and did the usual. I take the dipstick out to check oil and look around, yea I know, I am OCD.
Well as I was doing this, I just about dropped it. That dipstick head (no pun intended) must have been extremely hot as it burnt the crap out of me. I don't think I have ever noticed it getting that hot before?
Any ideas? I know I need a tuner, exhaust, etc. and they run a bit lean from the factory, but that was unreal. Anyone else experienced this and do you feel it is normal?
Well as I was doing this, I just about dropped it. That dipstick head (no pun intended) must have been extremely hot as it burnt the crap out of me. I don't think I have ever noticed it getting that hot before?
Any ideas? I know I need a tuner, exhaust, etc. and they run a bit lean from the factory, but that was unreal. Anyone else experienced this and do you feel it is normal?
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Philippines
Even a stock Harley off the showroom floor can benefit from a custom tune. Yes, they are Lean from the factory. Even so, the dipstick is going to be in the 200 plus degrees F range after a ride. In my opinion, engine heat is our Number 1 enemy. I'm always looking for new ways to shave off a few degrees.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 267
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From: Texas
I check my oil every few fill ups.If its been running more than a few minutes I always keep my glove on to open it..Its like turning on your oven to 210-220f and then grabbing the oven rack. Its fuking hot...
Road Master
Joined: May 2011
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From: Utah
Running a PV and tuning the engine better is going to decrease the oil temp maybe 10-20 degrees. If that means going from 230 down to 210, that's a good difference for the motor, but 210 is still hot to touch.
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