Ok a serious question about oil pressure
I have noticed on the 07 RG that the oil pressure guage drops to really low pressures when stopped. I am a pretty good wrench on cages. I know how oil pumps work and that they will have less pressure at slower rpms. However, it seems on my bike the pressure is way to low. I will start the bike tonight check the pressure and then ride it up the road to see where it levels off and then check again when i pull back in the shop. I do not have my manual yet (Chicago HD yet to ship, see another thread B*tchen about them) so can you kind folks tell me what the idle pressure and the riding pressure should be? I will post back what my actual reading are. TIA
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
Normal. Especially after the engine is good and warm. Are you running petroleum or synthetic oil?
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
i have the factory oil in. 900 miles on the ride. plan on changing this weekend. and no this is not going to be another "which oil is best" thread. LOL. I just wanted to make sure I was not having pump issues as i could have the stealer do the 1k and warranty work for me. If this is normal, i will just plan on gettin my hands dirty.
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
I highly recommend going to synthetic (whatever brand)
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
As long as the pressure bumps back up during normal acceleration and cruising you should be fine.
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
Be careful and make sure your rings are seated with regular oil, before going Synthetic!
ORIGINAL: SteveM I highly recommend going to synthetic (whatever brand) |
RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
Roller bearings do not have the tight tolerances that plain bearings do. The closer tolerances allow more pressure to build up. Don't sweat it.
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
HD motor requires volume, not pressure, lubricates AND cools the parts. Low oil pressure at idle is normal when warmed up, say 5-10psi, running at speeds, 30ish psi.
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
Mine does the same and as far as I know it's a normal drop in pressure because ofthe rollers.
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RE: Ok a serious question about oil pressure
[quote]ORIGINAL: Kahuna
Be careful and make sure your rings are seated with regular oil, before going Synthetic! ORIGINAL: SteveM |
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