Stupid newby question
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Stupid newby question
Just got home tonight and looked at my rear cylinder head pipe and it was GLOWING red, is this normal? Sorry for the question first harley I have owned. My bike is a 2004 Road Glide.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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What modifications, if any, have been made to your motor?
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Something is wrong
So, is this a new bike to you?
It is running way too hot. Some do that, but it isn't right.
If you just bought it, and it isn't if it isn't stock, there is a chance that a low restriction air filter and pipes were added, but no fuel management to richen the air/fuel mixture to get to the right air/fuel ratio to get the bike to run right.
That's what it is sounding like.
It is running way too hot. Some do that, but it isn't right.
If you just bought it, and it isn't if it isn't stock, there is a chance that a low restriction air filter and pipes were added, but no fuel management to richen the air/fuel mixture to get to the right air/fuel ratio to get the bike to run right.
That's what it is sounding like.
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Just got word, that since it is only one cylinder, the intake gasket my have leak, I should know more soon.
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What year and what model? you never answered...
Did you see the glowing red pipe, behind the heat shield? the front pipe might be running to lean also, but harder to see behind the shield
best of luck to you.
Did you see the glowing red pipe, behind the heat shield? the front pipe might be running to lean also, but harder to see behind the shield
best of luck to you.
