Performance
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,571
Likes: 0
From: Houston Texas
Performance
Ok I have been noticing some performance changes in my 2004 EG Standard.
I ride it to work in the morning and she runs perfect, it's conciderably cooler then,
in the evening she seems less responsive and kinda develops a ringing or whistle
on the left side rear.
Leaking header???
I thought something was loose, but checked and can't find anything.
what's got me puzzled is, the only difference is the outside temp.
the motorcycle sits inside the shop at work, and inside the garage at home.
also, I have been wondering is shutting the engine off during long traffic lights will
cause problems?
at one point I had to pull over and cool the bike and the jewels, maaaaan was that hot...
And a last POLL, do you think a touring model with a water cooled revolution engine is step in the future for HD?
I ride it to work in the morning and she runs perfect, it's conciderably cooler then,
in the evening she seems less responsive and kinda develops a ringing or whistle
on the left side rear.
Leaking header???
I thought something was loose, but checked and can't find anything.
what's got me puzzled is, the only difference is the outside temp.
the motorcycle sits inside the shop at work, and inside the garage at home.
also, I have been wondering is shutting the engine off during long traffic lights will
cause problems?
at one point I had to pull over and cool the bike and the jewels, maaaaan was that hot...
And a last POLL, do you think a touring model with a water cooled revolution engine is step in the future for HD?
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 897
Likes: 0
From: South-Central Minnesota
RE: Performance
Left side rear huh???
Have you checked belt tension? When its warmer it may be more pliable and stretching for better fit. When it cools down everything contracts somewhat and may even be rubbing on the side of the rear pulley or something.
Have you checked belt tension? When its warmer it may be more pliable and stretching for better fit. When it cools down everything contracts somewhat and may even be rubbing on the side of the rear pulley or something.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,256
Likes: 5
From: Concord, CA
RE: Performance
If you are having to shut it down at traffic lights due to heat, then something is definately not right.
Sounds like you are running hot, which can be a sign of a lean condition. That could be caused by an exhaust leak, and since you think you hear something there I would investigate further. Check for an intake leak as well since you didn't find an exhaust problem.
As far as water cooled, you are probably right, but I will keep my fingers crossed that it doesn't come to that. Maybe an option would be OK. I'm all for modern technology, but HD is about tradition. At least thats my feelings.
Sounds like you are running hot, which can be a sign of a lean condition. That could be caused by an exhaust leak, and since you think you hear something there I would investigate further. Check for an intake leak as well since you didn't find an exhaust problem.
As far as water cooled, you are probably right, but I will keep my fingers crossed that it doesn't come to that. Maybe an option would be OK. I'm all for modern technology, but HD is about tradition. At least thats my feelings.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
