Is it normal for a Harley Davidson engine to be hot?
He said that Sportsters run hot and also EPA fuel regulations keep the bike running lean even with my remap from V&H. I guess I could get another map to increase fuel to make the bike run a little cooler., but as far as the dealer and Harley are concerned my engine temps are normal
What to do if your Harley Davidson is overheating?
Passenger comfort, hot legs, from the rear cylinder and exhaust are usually the issue. You can install an oil cooler to help the m/c run cooler and a cylinder cooling fan to also help cool when standing still.
What should the normal operating temperature be on a Harley?
& filed under Harley Tips. Hello, hope all is well with you. I have a simple two part question for you. What is the normal operating temperature (engine) on a 2007 road king classic with a 96 cubic inch motor.. and what kind of temperature readings should I expect to get on the head pipe between jug and O2 sensors?
Is there a cooling fan for a Harley?
Learn about our Harley cooling fan and how you can save your engine! I was out visiting a Harley Dealership and we were talking about how much heat an engine can generate throughout a ride and it’s symptoms – rider feeling the heat, engine pinging, cylinder shutting down, sputter etc.
Where does the heat go in a Harley Davidson engine?
The engine transfers heat to the oil, which then goes through the oil cooler. The cooled oil now goes back into the engine to cool it, and the cycle repeats. Oil-cooling allowed Harley-Davidson to continue using the air-cooled Big Twin engine on its bikes.
Why is my Harley Davidson running so hot?
With the engines getting bigger, bikes becoming heavier, fuel emissions getting stricter, ambient air heat increasing coming off the pavement, traffic becoming busier causing more stop n go, no matter where you live or ride. All of this creates more heat.
Passenger comfort, hot legs, from the rear cylinder and exhaust are usually the issue. You can install an oil cooler to help the m/c run cooler and a cylinder cooling fan to also help cool when standing still.
What can I put on my Harley Davidson to cool it down?
Going to put one on myself. New cams and a dyno tune by a pro. Really helped cool my bike down. I use to run synthetic oil because of heat. After the cam and tunes, the stop light inner leg scorcher was 10 times better, like riding a different bike. I switched back to dino oil.