My 09 Road King is Overheating
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My 09 Road King is Overheating
It has happened twice in less than 3 weeks. It happened yesterday, temps outside were around 70 degrees. I'm taking it in to the dealer when I find time, cuz I'm sure they will need to keep it a few days. It is still under warranty so I'm not too worried. Only changes I have made are Vance/Hines Oval Slip-ons, air cleaner and Power Commander......Any reason for the overheating? I'm thinking something to do with oil circulation, because I have been complaining about the constant ticking, which is getting louder.
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Oil circulation seems like a pretty remote possibility to me. The map in your PC is the first place to try.
What kind of riding were you doing? seventy degrees at highway speeds is one thing, but stuck in traffic, it wouldn't be unusual for it to get hot.
How do you know it was overheating? Did it go into parade mode?
What kind of riding were you doing? seventy degrees at highway speeds is one thing, but stuck in traffic, it wouldn't be unusual for it to get hot.
How do you know it was overheating? Did it go into parade mode?
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It has happened twice in less than 3 weeks. It happened yesterday, temps outside were around 70 degrees. I'm taking it in to the dealer when I find time, cuz I'm sure they will need to keep it a few days. It is still under warranty so I'm not too worried. Only changes I have made are Vance/Hines Oval Slip-ons, air cleaner and Power Commander......Any reason for the overheating? I'm thinking something to do with oil circulation, because I have been complaining about the constant ticking, which is getting louder.
A Dyno might help. Sounds like it is still running way lean. Maybe the AFR is not right. That is my assumption.
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Road Master
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Sounds like a good idea. Thanks for being more specific it helps us figure out what may be going on.
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You could also look into an oil cooler, although people have mixed feelings on their real value. I have an oil cooler on both of my bikes, but others I ride with don't have one and don't have issues either. Still check the AFR first.