Need help NOW!!!

[Six Samurai]

I talked to some bike cops about 5 years ago in Las Vegas about the heat.They told me they had never lost a engine to heat and the dept.does not pay for synthetic oil and no oil coolers.These bikes were designed for the heat.At least the older models.Harleys are not as fragile as most newbie owners believe.

 

[TMol56]

That's good to know.

 

[iamlikesocool]

Then why say, "Need help NOW!!!!". Sure makes it sound like the guy is stuck and needs help NOW to get the bike going.

 

[Fluffy Hamster]

That is exactly the case!! I was stuck in a bad situation and was trying to get to an important event. I did not have time to REPLY even though I read all the posts by other members. Again, thanks to those who tried to help. And to those of you who are more interested in increasing your number of posts and turn this into a bitch session FO!

 

[Annagram the Eskimoette]

As in the name of my first Harley a 1979 FLH purchased in Paris while I was stationed in the UK in 1985.

It sounds better in French.....Sszzhhambon!

 

[Ineedhelp000000]

mine is totally stock and if the oil level isnt juussst right it will kick down to 1 cylinder faster at stops...but other times i wont ever get it to drop down...im in nc with temps round 90 and with heat index 108!

 

[Tou]

Take a f** prozac dude, it was just a observation. I hope I didn't make you cry. Get a grip.

 

[Wowww]

The 96's do run hotter. Bigger engine, more heat. Your rear cyl probably did shut down. At that point you should be looking for a highway to get some wind or pull off and shut down a few minutes. Your oil at point is over 300 deg. Normal runnning temp is around 230. I was told the afr's at idle make it run hotter also. If your going to be in that situation alot you may want to see a tuner about tuning your bike to run a little cooler. Ride safe.