Over heating
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 38
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From: Iowa
I've got a 2012 EGC and it runs hot too. With temps in the upper 90's the past 2 weeks I've really noticed it, the heat is just about too much when sitting in traffic. Mine has gone into parade mode a few times at stop lights. This weekend I installed the FL-ViED-10 from nightrider and can't believe the difference it made. The bike runs way cooler, smooth acceleration, just all-around better running.
Low pressure on the twin cams at long idle times is normal because the oil gets super headed and thins. The volume is still high though.
So from your post I think you are saying you restricted flow to achieve that elevated oil pressure. Probably not a good idea.
If low oil pressure scares you try running a 60 grade oil. It thins less at those higher summer temps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,943
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From: NYC
How did it increase pressure. In order to increase pressure there are 2 things you can do. Either restrict flow by putting something in the way of the oil passage or increase flow by installing a lager volume oil pump.
Low pressure on the twin cams at long idle times is normal because the oil gets super headed and thins. The volume is still high though.
So from your post I think you are saying you restricted flow to achieve that elevated oil pressure. Probably not a good idea.
If low oil pressure scares you try running a 60 grade oil. It thins less at those higher summer temps.
Low pressure on the twin cams at long idle times is normal because the oil gets super headed and thins. The volume is still high though.
So from your post I think you are saying you restricted flow to achieve that elevated oil pressure. Probably not a good idea.
If low oil pressure scares you try running a 60 grade oil. It thins less at those higher summer temps.
There are a few different versions of the pressure relief valve mod. some use stonget springs, some use a metal spacer on your existing spring which results in a stiffer spring functionality. The presure relief valve modification raises the bikes PSI by delaying the point in which oil is releved thru the valve.
These things have been in use for decades.....
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 574
Likes: 111
From: New Baltimore, MI
When the dealer deliver mine (yup, to the front door) he explained when stuck in traffic or at idle the gauge will drop to what looks like 0, the engine only needs 1 to 2 psi at that point and not to freak out when it happens.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 403
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From: Missouri
I do on my 12SG, and it works great the best 100.00 mod you can do....runs much cooler. my 2 cents
