Overheating in traffic
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has anyone tried that external fan yet
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yeah I'm just lazy and hoping someone else will do the work for me.
No, seriously....
As usual, Bill (or Terry) has already posted wisely on the subject: how to keep your air-cooled bike running cool
No, seriously....
As usual, Bill (or Terry) has already posted wisely on the subject: how to keep your air-cooled bike running cool
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ORIGINAL: Rhubarb
I asked the dealer, and they told me that when it slows the idle and lopes, its 'finding its sweet spot'. How's that for a new spin on a crap line?
I asked the dealer, and they told me that when it slows the idle and lopes, its 'finding its sweet spot'. How's that for a new spin on a crap line?
LMAO, sometimes Iam amazed of the crap I hear at my dealer. Especially the time one of the partskids said he didn't like what I wanted to buy
ORIGINAL: MACK
It is normal for the pressure to go near zero when hot. If it starts to idle rough it has gone into the limp mode to keep from overheating firing only every other time. Eventually if you dont get some air cirulation it will shut down to keep from damaging the engine. I have found that Amsoil holds better pressure than any other oil i have used and tends to cause the bike to run cooler Not really a lot to worry about. Try to avoid these conditions if possible.
It is normal for the pressure to go near zero when hot. If it starts to idle rough it has gone into the limp mode to keep from overheating firing only every other time. Eventually if you dont get some air cirulation it will shut down to keep from damaging the engine. I have found that Amsoil holds better pressure than any other oil i have used and tends to cause the bike to run cooler Not really a lot to worry about. Try to avoid these conditions if possible.
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I have an 05 Ultra and am using the HD Fan. Fan seems to help, although it kicks on a bit later than I think it should. I'm thinking of getting a theromstat about 20 degrees cooler - I think the one they use is rated for 240 degrees. Also, checked the pipes and have not noted any difference in the pipe colors (as if one clyinder is running hoter).
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RE: Overheating in traffic
anyone have an opinion on oil coolers?
I know they need air flow to make them efficient, but it's a choice of richening the mixtures, runningthe fan, oil cooler, or do nothing.
What has worked for you?
I know they need air flow to make them efficient, but it's a choice of richening the mixtures, runningthe fan, oil cooler, or do nothing.
What has worked for you?
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RE: Overheating in traffic
ORIGINAL: 2005UltraNC
I have an 05 Ultra and am using the HD Fan. Fan seems to help, although it kicks on a bit later than I think it should. I'm thinking of getting a theromstat about 20 degrees cooler - I think the one they use is rated for 240 degrees. Also, checked the pipes and have not noted any difference in the pipe colors (as if one clyinder is running hoter).
I have an 05 Ultra and am using the HD Fan. Fan seems to help, although it kicks on a bit later than I think it should. I'm thinking of getting a theromstat about 20 degrees cooler - I think the one they use is rated for 240 degrees. Also, checked the pipes and have not noted any difference in the pipe colors (as if one clyinder is running hoter).
If its not coming on as often as you thought it should, maybe you didn't really need it. Maybe we just think out bikes are getting too damn hot, but really they are designed for this. Since they designed the fan to keep the bike cool enough, I'm guessing that 240 is cool enough.
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