2014 Harley FLHTK Twin Cooled testing & info by Fuel Moto
#311
09-03-2013 | 08:26 PM
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First one is a joint account.
Second is my personal account (My Name Only)
Then I have three out of state accounts. (My Name Only) None of these banks have branches in the state I live.
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#312
09-03-2013 | 08:43 PM
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I run my house hold finances. I have Five banking accounts.
First one is a joint account.
Second is my personal account (My Name Only)
Then I have three out of state accounts. (My Name Only) None of these banks have branches in the state I live.
My Fav song. Can't Touch This 8^) Yes I've been through a divorce before.
First one is a joint account.
Second is my personal account (My Name Only)
Then I have three out of state accounts. (My Name Only) None of these banks have branches in the state I live.
My Fav song. Can't Touch This 8^) Yes I've been through a divorce before.
I've been through divorce too.
#313
09-03-2013 | 08:50 PM
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The liquid cooled heads are not about more power, its about sustaining power. My 2012 limited that I traded in had light to moderate pinging at 2500 to 3000 on the freeway at any temperature above 80F. Power Vision eliminated that but at the cost of 1 degree of timing. More fuel cooled it, but didn't eliminate the pinging.
The new limited lets me run two up, loaded, 105F in Phoenix.... no pinging, and noticeably more power, all day (250 miles on monday alone
) 5th gear passing is a roll on breeze, rides like its on rails ( rear shocks still suck) dozens of welcome changes, radio is great ( pandora over bluetooth, waiting for sat to arrive.) and missing the lower glove boxes ( looking for alternative ).
So... 944 shocks and catelectomy is next (V&H power duals and hi flow slip ons) and waiting for the PV2 cable and update.... if needed.
The new limited lets me run two up, loaded, 105F in Phoenix.... no pinging, and noticeably more power, all day (250 miles on monday alone
) 5th gear passing is a roll on breeze, rides like its on rails ( rear shocks still suck) dozens of welcome changes, radio is great ( pandora over bluetooth, waiting for sat to arrive.) and missing the lower glove boxes ( looking for alternative ).So... 944 shocks and catelectomy is next (V&H power duals and hi flow slip ons) and waiting for the PV2 cable and update.... if needed.
Thanks
Scott
#314
09-03-2013 | 08:51 PM
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#315
09-03-2013 | 08:58 PM
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You just pair your smartphone and through your phone play Pandora. The bluetooth will find it. The problem with getting XM is not opening up the fairing, it's coughing up $400 for the Sirius/XM modulator.
#316
09-03-2013 | 09:23 PM
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That's why it is called "Attempt to conceal"...
#317
09-03-2013 | 09:38 PM
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I have never used the XM app, just wondering if it's an option.
#319
09-03-2013 | 10:08 PM
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Currently running at full throttle here the day after the holiday weekend. I will try to post tomorrow with more pictures and info we gathered over the past couple weeks.
I will add that the 14 Twin Cooled bikes do run cooler than previous models engine temp wise which is a good thing, as for exhaust heat the catalyst head pipe runs at the same temp as earlier models. We will soon have specific test data we will share, so please stay tuned. So far we are really liking the new bike and it will be an excellent platform to work off of.
I will add that the 14 Twin Cooled bikes do run cooler than previous models engine temp wise which is a good thing, as for exhaust heat the catalyst head pipe runs at the same temp as earlier models. We will soon have specific test data we will share, so please stay tuned. So far we are really liking the new bike and it will be an excellent platform to work off of.
I demo'd a Limited that been going all day in a 95* heat for about a 20 minutes ride.
I rode it hard and really noticed the differance in heat compared to my catless 2010.
#320
09-04-2013 | 12:14 AM
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If your phone or mp3 player can stream bluetooth audio, it will work. Most phones require you to select between phone or music though.
On heat, while the motor is slightly cooler, the cat is HOT (540F!) just like before. There is not much heat felt coming from the heat exchangers, but my heat gun does show 190-200 degrees after 30 minutes highway at 102F and that the rear head is 80 degrees cooler after a similar run on my 12. The oil was 15 degrees hotter though, but, not a good comparison, the '14 has no oil cooler, different days.
Gotta believe that keeping the head cooler with higher compression, more advance all means more available power to be found in these 'new' motors.
On heat, while the motor is slightly cooler, the cat is HOT (540F!) just like before. There is not much heat felt coming from the heat exchangers, but my heat gun does show 190-200 degrees after 30 minutes highway at 102F and that the rear head is 80 degrees cooler after a similar run on my 12. The oil was 15 degrees hotter though, but, not a good comparison, the '14 has no oil cooler, different days.
Gotta believe that keeping the head cooler with higher compression, more advance all means more available power to be found in these 'new' motors.