HD Bluetooth tuner gauages show my M8 114 trike runs hotter than my Breakout 117 did AND varies a LOT
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#22
Oil Temp
Jim,
I suppose we should be looking at OIL temperature since oil breakdown due to excessive heat will do the biggest damage.
I asked my dealer about installing an oil temp gauge, they said that it wouldn’t be a good idea to put one on my bike and that it MIGHT void the warranty.
Now that is interesting at a minimum!
Another question, would it be better to run 50 weight regular oil instead of SYN 3, 20 W 50 ?
Maybe we should look more into our Oil Cooler on our bikes. Think I read they have a fan although I’ve never heard it or seen it.
I’ve also read that our Air Cooled bikes run cooler than the water head cooled bikes.
Anyone with real facts please post the information.
One thing for sure is that I have learned quite a bit from this forum, and thank everyone for helping!!!
MikeRG3
I suppose we should be looking at OIL temperature since oil breakdown due to excessive heat will do the biggest damage.
I asked my dealer about installing an oil temp gauge, they said that it wouldn’t be a good idea to put one on my bike and that it MIGHT void the warranty.
Now that is interesting at a minimum!
Another question, would it be better to run 50 weight regular oil instead of SYN 3, 20 W 50 ?
Maybe we should look more into our Oil Cooler on our bikes. Think I read they have a fan although I’ve never heard it or seen it.
I’ve also read that our Air Cooled bikes run cooler than the water head cooled bikes.
Anyone with real facts please post the information.
One thing for sure is that I have learned quite a bit from this forum, and thank everyone for helping!!!
MikeRG3
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#24
Jim,
I suppose we should be looking at OIL temperature since oil breakdown due to excessive heat will do the biggest damage.
I asked my dealer about installing an oil temp gauge, they said that it wouldn’t be a good idea to put one on my bike and that it MIGHT void the warranty.
Now that is interesting at a minimum!
Another question, would it be better to run 50 weight regular oil instead of SYN 3, 20 W 50 ?
Maybe we should look more into our Oil Cooler on our bikes. Think I read they have a fan although I’ve never heard it or seen it.
I’ve also read that our Air Cooled bikes run cooler than the water head cooled bikes.
Anyone with real facts please post the information.
One thing for sure is that I have learned quite a bit from this forum, and thank everyone for helping!!!
MikeRG3
I suppose we should be looking at OIL temperature since oil breakdown due to excessive heat will do the biggest damage.
I asked my dealer about installing an oil temp gauge, they said that it wouldn’t be a good idea to put one on my bike and that it MIGHT void the warranty.
Now that is interesting at a minimum!
Another question, would it be better to run 50 weight regular oil instead of SYN 3, 20 W 50 ?
Maybe we should look more into our Oil Cooler on our bikes. Think I read they have a fan although I’ve never heard it or seen it.
I’ve also read that our Air Cooled bikes run cooler than the water head cooled bikes.
Anyone with real facts please post the information.
One thing for sure is that I have learned quite a bit from this forum, and thank everyone for helping!!!
MikeRG3
Since everyone agrees that our trikes run hot, it makes sense to get the synthetic oil in there as soon as practical.
Jim G
Jim G
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NZLowrider (09-04-2024)
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Jim,
I suppose we should be looking at OIL temperature since oil breakdown due to excessive heat will do the biggest damage.
I asked my dealer about installing an oil temp gauge, they said that it wouldn’t be a good idea to put one on my bike and that it MIGHT void the warranty.
Now that is interesting at a minimum!
Another question, would it be better to run 50 weight regular oil instead of SYN 3, 20 W 50 ?
Maybe we should look more into our Oil Cooler on our bikes. Think I read they have a fan although I’ve never heard it or seen it.
I’ve also read that our Air Cooled bikes run cooler than the water head cooled bikes.
Anyone with real facts please post the information.
One thing for sure is that I have learned quite a bit from this forum, and thank everyone for helping!!!
MikeRG3
I suppose we should be looking at OIL temperature since oil breakdown due to excessive heat will do the biggest damage.
I asked my dealer about installing an oil temp gauge, they said that it wouldn’t be a good idea to put one on my bike and that it MIGHT void the warranty.
Now that is interesting at a minimum!
Another question, would it be better to run 50 weight regular oil instead of SYN 3, 20 W 50 ?
Maybe we should look more into our Oil Cooler on our bikes. Think I read they have a fan although I’ve never heard it or seen it.
I’ve also read that our Air Cooled bikes run cooler than the water head cooled bikes.
Anyone with real facts please post the information.
One thing for sure is that I have learned quite a bit from this forum, and thank everyone for helping!!!
MikeRG3
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A Tank Lift is good for a 10-15 F degree drop in Engine temp.
Yes, those temps are "normal", but not right. You can see a video on that below. Also in this video it talks about the relationship between oil temps and engine temps on the M8.
Here is another video on folks that say 300F is normal.
Kevin
Yes, those temps are "normal", but not right. You can see a video on that below. Also in this video it talks about the relationship between oil temps and engine temps on the M8.
Here is another video on folks that say 300F is normal.
Kevin
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#28
Oil Temp gauge!!
TriGeezer,
No not worried about it just concerned. We have a lot of money tied up with this new bike. Had the bike 90 days and has 5K miles already!
It has a lot of accessories on it already too. I will get an Oil Temp gauge that goes in the dipstick hole. I want a quality gauge not a cheapie. Then later get one I can view while riding.
Had one on my 1957 FLH Panhead years ago.
Kevin thanks for the info, much appreciated!
Mike
No not worried about it just concerned. We have a lot of money tied up with this new bike. Had the bike 90 days and has 5K miles already!
It has a lot of accessories on it already too. I will get an Oil Temp gauge that goes in the dipstick hole. I want a quality gauge not a cheapie. Then later get one I can view while riding.
Had one on my 1957 FLH Panhead years ago.
Kevin thanks for the info, much appreciated!
Mike
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DK Custom (09-05-2024)
#29
New Temperature Guage installed.
Just rode over and picked up my chrome Temperature gauge dipstick from a dealer.
Part number is 62700180
This is the one for 17-later touring but they said it wont fit the RG3. It fits and screws in just fine but the marks for checking oil levels are incorrect!
Road about 14 miles on HWY about 78 miles per hour. When I got to my turn off exit I stopped and had a temp of 243 Deg F.
I rode only 1 up and had a small head wind of 8 mph.
I usually ride two up, and I have not installed my EBS from DK customs yet.
More temp tests in future.
Mike
Part number is 62700180
This is the one for 17-later touring but they said it wont fit the RG3. It fits and screws in just fine but the marks for checking oil levels are incorrect!
Road about 14 miles on HWY about 78 miles per hour. When I got to my turn off exit I stopped and had a temp of 243 Deg F.
I rode only 1 up and had a small head wind of 8 mph.
I usually ride two up, and I have not installed my EBS from DK customs yet.
More temp tests in future.
Mike
#30
Just rode over and picked up my chrome Temperature gauge dipstick from a dealer.
Part number is 62700180
This is the one for 17-later touring but they said it wont fit the RG3. It fits and screws in just fine but the marks for checking oil levels are incorrect!
Road about 14 miles on HWY about 78 miles per hour. When I got to my turn off exit I stopped and had a temp of 243 Deg F.
I rode only 1 up and had a small head wind of 8 mph.
I usually ride two up, and I have not installed my EBS from DK customs yet.
More temp tests in future.
Mike
Part number is 62700180
This is the one for 17-later touring but they said it wont fit the RG3. It fits and screws in just fine but the marks for checking oil levels are incorrect!
Road about 14 miles on HWY about 78 miles per hour. When I got to my turn off exit I stopped and had a temp of 243 Deg F.
I rode only 1 up and had a small head wind of 8 mph.
I usually ride two up, and I have not installed my EBS from DK customs yet.
More temp tests in future.
Mike
Mike, I checked my LED one against my OEM one, and the dipsticks are a different length. However, the important thing is that BOTH have the "add oil" mark at exactly the same distance from the cap! I got my gauged primarily to monitor temperature (since my RG3 does not appear to consume any oil, and neither did my Breakout. The temperature monitoring is what I want. I want to see how the OIL temperature behaves versus what is reported as the ENGINE temperature. The oil level thing is nice to have but not essential.
I also asked my HD dealer service manager. he said no issues with using it a slong as you understand it may be marked differently than the OEM gauge on the trike. It won't cause any harm.
Jim G
Last edited by JimGnitecki; 09-07-2024 at 01:50 PM.