FLHT is HOTT!!!!
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FLHT is HOTT!!!!
I have a 09 EGS with SE heavy breather, Rinehart slipons., and VH Fuel pak. It is VERY HOT. The bike runs fine,a little decel popping every now and then. I have been thinking about a Power Commander, and maybe Amsoil. I have the HD syn in it right now. What do you guys think? I understand they run hot, but it is WAY too hot!!
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are you using the heat management mode? i think you hold the throttle forward (ignition on but not running) prior to starting for 5 seconds and the computer will shut down the rear jug at a certain temperature. oh i think the cruise control light will flash i think when it activates. ask the dealer he can explain or check your manual.
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I would start with that. Running hot can mean running lean and that can cause major engine damage. By getting a good tune you'll know that it is running properly and your going to spend as much on an oil cooler with install as a good dyno tuning anyway. Page 145 in your owners manual will tell you how the EITMS system can help if you are sitting in traffic and its getting hot.
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mazman, to what are you comparing your '09? Where do you ride and what kind of riding are you doing? I ask because if you are riding in the south or anywhere else that's 90* or so, you will be hot. Ditto if you are riding in heavy, slow traffic.
Before you throw $$$ at what may be a good running, not lean, engine, spend about $10 for an infrared thermometer and measure the cylinder head temperatures at the base of the spark plugs immediately after shutting off the engine. If it's 260* or so, it's not "hot" relative to a good engine tune.
Before you throw $$$ at what may be a good running, not lean, engine, spend about $10 for an infrared thermometer and measure the cylinder head temperatures at the base of the spark plugs immediately after shutting off the engine. If it's 260* or so, it's not "hot" relative to a good engine tune.
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I ran the fuelpac on my 06 Ultra for 3 years working on it trying to get it to stop popping. I have V&H true duals and oval mufflers S&E breather. I tried too many times to cure the problem including working many times with V&H.
In the end I installed a PClll with a canned map from eastern performance and all of the problems were solved, the bike is no longer running lean and hot, torque is very good as well as a HP jump. I haven't dynoed it so I cannot give you the numbers, but the performance is absolutley fantastic.
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In the end I installed a PClll with a canned map from eastern performance and all of the problems were solved, the bike is no longer running lean and hot, torque is very good as well as a HP jump. I haven't dynoed it so I cannot give you the numbers, but the performance is absolutley fantastic.
Hope this helps
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I live in AL, so it is very hot here. I understand that. I ride very frequently. It just seems hotter than it should be. I have heard that when they dyno, they run the s##t out of them. The dealer I said I need a SERT and dyno. The local dealer says not to do the SERT. Everyone says somthing different! I don't want to ruin the bike, it is my pride and joy!!
