excessive heat on 09 ultra
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When I first got my RK it ran really hot. Not HD's fault though, I blame the EPA....
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I sold my BMW 1200 LT and bought a 09 ultra classic. I am very pleased with how the bike handles and how comfortable the ride is. My only concern is with the excessive engine heat. The heat under the seat is gone but now there is a lot of heat forward on the right side around my calf muscle. Any suggestions for reducing the heat?
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Welcome to the forum!.............
Check your manual and turn on the EITMS , which will shut down fuel to the rear cylinder at 0% throttle in traffic , this works pretty good also.
The only other thing I could suggest would be a fuel tuner of some sort to richen the low speed mixture.
I didn't want to mess with the fuel mixture yet because I wanted to see what fuel mileage I could coax from this bike.
Yesterday I got 50 MPG while doing a ride with the local HOG chapter.
I also run synthetic oil to protect it a little better while it runs so hot.
Mick
Check your manual and turn on the EITMS , which will shut down fuel to the rear cylinder at 0% throttle in traffic , this works pretty good also.
The only other thing I could suggest would be a fuel tuner of some sort to richen the low speed mixture.
I didn't want to mess with the fuel mixture yet because I wanted to see what fuel mileage I could coax from this bike.
Yesterday I got 50 MPG while doing a ride with the local HOG chapter.
I also run synthetic oil to protect it a little better while it runs so hot.
Mick
Think I may go ahead with FuelMoto package. Only need to know if I can take the cans apart to ceramic coat them black along with the OE head pipes and shields. All it takes is money right? Hell, maybe if I did as well as your 50 MPG I'd be half way there. How many miles on your bike? I only have about 2K on her now, so she's probably still a bit tight.
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My Road King was similar in city traffic. Now I'm running synthetic through an oil cooler in addition to FM's PCV and Stage 1 A/C, and EITMS never kicks in. In fact, I had to check to make sure it's still enabled.
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Da Butcher , I have about 3000 miles on the bike so far.
If this bike is like my last bike (06 FLHT Carbed) it will get looser and cooler till around 5000 miles.
Here's how I got 50 MPG Sunday.
My setup was 40lbs front , 42 lbs rear , 30 lbs in the rear shocks , single riding.
I weigh about 180 and have about 30 lbs of cargo always in my bags.
Amsoil 20-50 in engine
Amsoil 75-90 in trans
Harley sport trans in primary
We went on a 230 mile ride through the NY southern tier and Keuka lake region.
We never rode on a highway , never used 6th gear either.
Speeds were almost always under 60 mph.
Fairly good sized hills and all 2 lane roads.
At 215 miles I filled up with 4.3 gals for 50 mpg.
Day was overcast and 60-69 degrees.
No real breeze because of weather.
Got rained on for 10-12 miles during ride.
Kept the tach from 2000 to 2700 all day.
I'm an old fart and ride really relaxed most of the time when I ride.
My 06 EG standard got 50 mpg twice after I rejetted the carb , added V&H classic slip ons and a Big Sucker air cleaner.
My previous best mileage was 2 up on a windy day for 46.5 mpg , also never used 6th gear.
Mileage drops in proportion to your right wrist , this helps the most I think.
Mick
If this bike is like my last bike (06 FLHT Carbed) it will get looser and cooler till around 5000 miles.
Here's how I got 50 MPG Sunday.
My setup was 40lbs front , 42 lbs rear , 30 lbs in the rear shocks , single riding.
I weigh about 180 and have about 30 lbs of cargo always in my bags.
Amsoil 20-50 in engine
Amsoil 75-90 in trans
Harley sport trans in primary
We went on a 230 mile ride through the NY southern tier and Keuka lake region.
We never rode on a highway , never used 6th gear either.
Speeds were almost always under 60 mph.
Fairly good sized hills and all 2 lane roads.
At 215 miles I filled up with 4.3 gals for 50 mpg.
Day was overcast and 60-69 degrees.
No real breeze because of weather.
Got rained on for 10-12 miles during ride.
Kept the tach from 2000 to 2700 all day.
I'm an old fart and ride really relaxed most of the time when I ride.
My 06 EG standard got 50 mpg twice after I rejetted the carb , added V&H classic slip ons and a Big Sucker air cleaner.
My previous best mileage was 2 up on a windy day for 46.5 mpg , also never used 6th gear.
Mileage drops in proportion to your right wrist , this helps the most I think.
Mick