2007 FLHTC Running Hot
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2007 FLHTC Running Hot
I have a question about my oil temperature. \\; Just Friday I had two things performed at the dealer ship so this may add to the unknown. \\; I had a dyno that was not completed due to software problems with the dyno, and I had a 15,000 mile service.  \\; \\;Now here are the specifics of my question, I had been riding for over an hour and had noticed no problem with the oil temperature, this is something that I glance at pretty regularly while riding.
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Glanced at my oil temp gauge and noticed it sitting on 260 \\; degrees, this is unusually hot for my bike. \\; Also noticed that the oil pressure had dropped to about 10 psi. \\; I had been cruising on the back roads at 60 MPH on an overcast day so no explanation for the high temps. \\; I lowered the bike into 5th gear and the oil pressure increased a little but not much. \\; Drove about 10 miles down the road and filled up with gas and let the bike cool for about 20 minutes. \\; Checked the oil level and was fine, no evidence that anything is amiss.
When I started back up \\; the temp had dropped to about 210 and the pressure was up to 20 psi. \\; As I drove the engine gradually climbed back to 260 degrees and held steady for the next 35 minutes when I reached home. \\; I went through a short patch of heavy rain and the temp fell but gradually rose again when I got through it. \\; Could this be an improper timing problem, I’m just surprised that it took over an hour to show up if this was the cause. \\; I’ll have it back at the dealer Tuesday but it is bothering me until then.
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Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
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Glanced at my oil temp gauge and noticed it sitting on 260 \\; degrees, this is unusually hot for my bike. \\; Also noticed that the oil pressure had dropped to about 10 psi. \\; I had been cruising on the back roads at 60 MPH on an overcast day so no explanation for the high temps. \\; I lowered the bike into 5th gear and the oil pressure increased a little but not much. \\; Drove about 10 miles down the road and filled up with gas and let the bike cool for about 20 minutes. \\; Checked the oil level and was fine, no evidence that anything is amiss.
When I started back up \\; the temp had dropped to about 210 and the pressure was up to 20 psi. \\; As I drove the engine gradually climbed back to 260 degrees and held steady for the next 35 minutes when I reached home. \\; I went through a short patch of heavy rain and the temp fell but gradually rose again when I got through it. \\; Could this be an improper timing problem, I’m just surprised that it took over an hour to show up if this was the cause. \\; I’ll have it back at the dealer Tuesday but it is bothering me until then.
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Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
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06-22-2008, 10:14 PM
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RE: 2007 FLHTC Running Hot
ORIGINAL: hotshot
Brings me to the question, where should the Oil Pressure be? \\;\\\\\\; After running a few miles, it will idle around 8psi, but around 32psi when up to speed. \\;\\\\\\; Guess this is normal as what Stro1965 wrote?
Mines a '08 Ultra.
Brings me to the question, where should the Oil Pressure be? \\;\\\\\\; After running a few miles, it will idle around 8psi, but around 32psi when up to speed. \\;\\\\\\; Guess this is normal as what Stro1965 wrote?
Mines a '08 Ultra.
07 Ultra here, and around 8 psi when idling and 32 at cruising speed... so, I'd guess oil pump problem?
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06-23-2008, 07:24 AM
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RE: 2007 FLHTC Running Hot
ORIGINAL: hotshot
Brings me to the question, where should the Oil Pressure be? \\;\\\\\\; After running a few miles, it will idle around 8psi, but around 32psi when up to speed. \\;\\\\\\; Guess this is normal as what Stro1965 wrote?
Mines a '08 Ultra.
Brings me to the question, where should the Oil Pressure be? \\;\\\\\\; After running a few miles, it will idle around 8psi, but around 32psi when up to speed. \\;\\\\\\; Guess this is normal as what Stro1965 wrote?
Mines a '08 Ultra.
If it's idling at 8-10 and goes up around 32 at speed you're OK.
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