 HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21
Complete Newb
|
OP
Complete Newb
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21 |
I JUST BOUGHT A NEW AMERICA 2 WEEKS AGO THE CHAIN WAS REALLY SLOPPY ABOUT 2" PLAY. I ADJUSTED IT TONIGHT TO ABOUT 3/4-1"PLAY TORQUED TO 65LBS WENT FOR A RIDE, IT SEEMS LIKE THE BIKE RAN FINE BUT THE MOTOR SEEMED HOT TO THE TOUCH OILS FINE IS THIS UNUSUAL? YOU GUYS KNOW MORE THAN I DO...THANKS
2007 america snorkel and a.i. removed uni filter 132 mains 42 pilots specialtyspares long cannons
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 |
The motor DOES get pretty hot. Especially the right side case.
Fidelis et Fortis
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21
Complete Newb
|
|
OP
Complete Newb
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21 |
Yes it was the right side case,it was about a 20 minute ride I guess i am just paranoid.Thanks
2007 america snorkel and a.i. removed uni filter 132 mains 42 pilots specialtyspares long cannons
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,164 Likes: 1
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,164 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
BUT THE MOTOR SEEMED HOT TO THE TOUCH
My suggestion is, dont touch it. It's hot.  
Soren
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21
Complete Newb
|
|
OP
Complete Newb
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21 |
this bike has 250 miles is that normal for the chain to be that sloppy?
2007 america snorkel and a.i. removed uni filter 132 mains 42 pilots specialtyspares long cannons
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223
Big Bore
|
|
Big Bore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223 |
No. The dealer did a sloppy job of setting it up. I would suggest checking everything, especially the oil level.
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,821 |
I had some Kung Pao Chicken the other night. Now I like stuff hot, and the food was excellent, but those little black peppers?  TOO HOT!!!
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,726 |
Pushing up from the center of the chain it shouldn't be more than about 1 1/4" of play. I keep mine right at 1". It does sound like it wasn't set up right or not torqued to spec.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1 |
Quote:
No. The dealer did a sloppy job of setting it up. I would suggest checking everything, especially the oil level.
I agree, the manual says there is supposed to be 1- 1 1/2" play in the chain. The engine casings and around the cooling fins on the top end do get hot, though. That's normal.
I forgot to add. Congratulations on your new bike and welcome to the site!
Last edited by PES; 04/24/2008 11:01 PM.
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 371
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 371 |
Quote:
I had some Kung Pao Chicken the other night.
Now I like stuff hot, and the food was excellent, but those little black peppers? TOO HOT!!!
You eat those peppers? You are crazy ~~
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21
Complete Newb
|
|
OP
Complete Newb
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21 |
the bike runs great and i love the look on the faces of all the local harley guys at a stop light...
2007 america snorkel and a.i. removed uni filter 132 mains 42 pilots specialtyspares long cannons
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 311
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 311 |
If ya wanna know what hot is--touch one of those Harley motors,,,,,can you say skin graft,,,,,,,, 
________________________________
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_WXxYGyRas
Noli Irritate Leones
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,623 Likes: 2
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,623 Likes: 2 |
If you think the engine gets hot, try the pipes. 
Kevin - Luceo Non Uro
|
|
|
Re: HOW HOT IS TOO HOT
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,971
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,971 |
Can't say for sure, but I'd want to believe the exhaust smoke gots to be at least 6 or 800 degrees F as it leaves the exhaust valves? My mechanical frame of reference is largely heavy duty diesel, so I may be off by a wide swath. Gotta be 400 or 500 F anyway when under load.
I'd guess the engine cooling fins must get up to at the minimum 200 F? Another guess. Hot enough to sear the meat off your bones whatever it is.
My oil temp runs around 180 - 200 F in Summer, and 150 F in Winter. 150 F seems to be as low as it will ever get for me.
|
|
|
|
|
