How long should I let my carbureted Harley warm up?
According to Harley-Davidson, carbureted models should be started on the enricher and allowed to idle for maybe 30 seconds; after that you can push the enricher back in as soon as the engine runs smoothly, and, of course, ride away.
What happens when an air cooled engine overheats?
Stop and go traffic is tough on any air-cooled engine, though most of them can stand it better than you can. Overheating will cook your oil, turning it black, then lead to detonation which can wreck pistons, rings, heads. If you have seriously overheated an engine you will know but it will be too late.
Is it okay to let your motorcycle idle?
Letting a motorcycle idle is not bad provided that it is not done excessively. Liquid cooled motorcycles can tolerate idling better compared to air cooled motorcycles and temperature should be considered when it comes to letting an air cooled engine idle.
Why did my road King start cutting out?
I had an intermittent miss on my ’02 Road King. Would be great for a while and suddenly start cutting out. Found a bad wire on the start relay under the seat. Harley Mechanic said that was probably not the issue but replaced the relay, changed the wire connection and hasn’t missed a beat in two years.
How long does it take to warm up a Harley Davidson?
Fuel-injected Harleys are designed to be started and ridden within 15 to 20 seconds—not minutes—which is long enough for oil to circulate and coat all the critical surfaces inside the engine. We checked with a Harley factory technical expert on lubrication and were told there is no scientific reason for long idle times before riding.
Where is the bad wire on a 2002 CVO Road King?
The wire that you found that was bad on that 2002 road king under your seat… Was that right beside the battery or do they have something to do with a relay near the battery? I have a 2002 CVO road king with a stage three stroker kit installed. When the dealership install the package the bike ran fine for period of time.
What kind of motor does a Harley Road King have?
I have a 2002 CVO road king with a stage three stroker kit installed. When the dealership install the package the bike ran fine for period of time. Now the bike will miss occasionally and cut off at low idol just after a miss occasionally.