08 Engine Pinging, What to do?
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RE: 08 Engine Pinging, What to do?
I'd guess you have carbon buildup in your combustion chambers. Probably, like glens says, from improper fuel mixture over time.
The engine is going to reach operating temperature fairly quickly, so unless you encounter stop-and-go traffic or something similar which is causing a temporary increase in temps, you wouldn't normally expect detonation to noticeably get worse the longer you're out riding. It is summer and the hot ambient temperatures make the air less dense.
The engine is going to reach operating temperature fairly quickly, so unless you encounter stop-and-go traffic or something similar which is causing a temporary increase in temps, you wouldn't normally expect detonation to noticeably get worse the longer you're out riding. It is summer and the hot ambient temperatures make the air less dense.
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RE: 08 Engine Pinging, What to do?
ORIGINAL: rmouse
 \\;I will put off purchasing a SERT until I can find out what is causing the pinging (detonation).
 \\;I will put off purchasing a SERT until I can find out what is causing the pinging (detonation).
The current "tune" is what is causing it. The SERT (when properly tuned), will FIX it.
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Late model "Stock'ish" bikes simply run too lean due to EPA regulations emposed on the factory.
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RE: 08 Engine Pinging, What to do?
Xieds are installed inline with the O2 sensors and change the voltage resulting in a lower air to fuel ratio, the results are said to be cooler running and more power, hopefully this link will work http://www.nightrider.com/parts/ied_product_line.htm
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RE: 08 Engine Pinging, What to do?
Here is a good tip to use at the pumps if you need high quality fuel.
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If the last person fueling at the pump, used reg. then you will be getting up to a half gallon of reg. until the premiem fuel has primed the lines.
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So here is what you do, let your buddy's fuel up first, then fuel up after them.
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If the last person fueling at the pump, used reg. then you will be getting up to a half gallon of reg. until the premiem fuel has primed the lines.
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So here is what you do, let your buddy's fuel up first, then fuel up after them.
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