Engine temp.
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From: England
Is there any relevance what others get? Different ambient temperature, different altitude, air density, driving style, etc all have a bearing. Just interesting anecdotal stories at the bar.
The FP3 also has the ability to show engine temperature. It will be no different and just depends on if you selected a tune that will be richer than required.
The FP3 also has the ability to show engine temperature. It will be no different and just depends on if you selected a tune that will be richer than required.
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From: Indianapolis
Is there any relevance what others get? Different ambient temperature, different altitude, air density, driving style, etc all have a bearing. Just interesting anecdotal stories at the bar.
The FP3 also has the ability to show engine temperature. It will be no different and just depends on if you selected a tune that will be richer than required.
The FP3 also has the ability to show engine temperature. It will be no different and just depends on if you selected a tune that will be richer than required.
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Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Maine
it was the big goose egg here this morning, zero degrees. THAT. is too cold. I have ridden in 32* temps, not bad if you bundle up. Soooooo. Speaking of engine temps, at what point do you turn the engine off if you happen to be sitting in traffic on a hot summer day?
This if for you riders that hove the power commander vision and use the gauge set up i did a 230 mile ride around cave creek and buckeye sunday and my oil temp was 250 (gauge on the dip stick) and the vision read engine temp at 365. what temps are every one else getting? stage one set up on a 2012 xl1200c outside temp was cool low to mid 70's average speed 85 mph on 303 and i-10
The ET you were seeing on the PV is normal.
Here's a LINK to some interesting info on temps and how they affect power and longevity.
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Road Captain
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Is there any relevance what others get? Different ambient temperature, different altitude, air density, driving style, etc all have a bearing. Just interesting anecdotal stories at the bar.
The FP3 also has the ability to show engine temperature. It will be no different and just depends on if you selected a tune that will be richer than required.
The FP3 also has the ability to show engine temperature. It will be no different and just depends on if you selected a tune that will be richer than required.
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Road Captain
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no but since the v rod is water cooled i watch the gauges and was shocked that the temp said 370 when it was cold low 70's we get to 120 in the summer so i want a range area
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From: Dubuque, IA
I wouldn't give oil temps below 250/260°F a thought. Same with head temps of 400° or less. With fairly spirited riding on an average 80° day. But that's just me.
Just to show how afr can affect it, I rode Xmas day in 50° weather. I'm jetted for more like 80° weather. Bike ran great but was obviously running leaner than usual. I didn't take any temp readings but I could tell it was running hotter than it usually does when it's running richer even tho ambient temps were lower. But I was also just running around town and not getting the air flow I would at higher speeds.
So like everyone is saying, average is a relative term and too many variables.
Just to show how afr can affect it, I rode Xmas day in 50° weather. I'm jetted for more like 80° weather. Bike ran great but was obviously running leaner than usual. I didn't take any temp readings but I could tell it was running hotter than it usually does when it's running richer even tho ambient temps were lower. But I was also just running around town and not getting the air flow I would at higher speeds.
So like everyone is saying, average is a relative term and too many variables.
