Bike Running Lean
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Bike Running Lean
Would anybody have a good way for me to know if my bike is running lean at idol? I have the option for the bike to shut down to one cylinder when idol and hot. When the ambient air is up around 90 and my bike is idol it is either running lean, or the one cylinder is shutting down like it should. However I don't see any indication that it shut down to one cylinder. How do I know if this is what my bike is doing, or if it is running lean? I looked into the Power Comander, and getting it tuned, but I don't want to spend that kind of money if all my bike is doing is shutting down to once cylinder like it should. You can definatly hear and feel the difference when it does it.
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Jay
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Jay
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Cale
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I'll probably get flamed for this. A Harley Tech (Whom, I respect) told me that They always look for discoloration (turning yellow) at the front of the mufflers as and indication that the bike is running lean. As for the heat management system, I turned Mine on and left it alone. It works when the computer tells it to. I figure that's a good thing. The only thing I did to help cool the engine is I added an oil cooler. Got 27K on my 08 ultra and am very satisifed with it.
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I actually live right next to Jamie here at fuelmoto. I have the jackpots on my bike, and have changed it over to sythetic oils. I try not to let the bike sit when the temps are real hot. Jamie also said that it is probably running lean from the factory and that the PC-V and stage 1 aire cleaner would be a good thing to add. Maybe and oil cooler like mentioned would also be a good idea. It doesn't generally get to hot in WI, but seems hot enough..
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