How hot should a Harley Sportster run?

How hot should a Harley Sportster run?

Standard operating oil temp (according to HD) for these engines is 230-240 degrees, though you’ll find many report never getting over 200. There are a couple of threads reporting head temps varying from 350-375 measured with an infrared thermometer as being pretty normal. This is a link to a $25 Infared thermometer.

What temperature should a Harley run at?

about 160-220 degrees
Extremely hot! Motorcycle engine temperature can vary, but in normal circumstances, a Harley’s temperature should average about 160-220 degrees. If you are moving at high speeds or frequently idling, chances are good the engine is running on the hotter end of the spectrum.

How hot does a Sportster engine get?

Actual engine temp with the bike running measured in the heads ( Where the new temp sensor is located on the Sportster which gives a higher reading than on big twins because of this location) usually gives a running temp in the range of 290-320.

What is the top speed of a Harley Davidson XL 883?

The engine produces a maximum peak output power of and a maximum torque of 69.00 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM . With this drive-train, the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of .

When did the XL 883 Sportster come out?

Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Specs Brand Harley-Davidson Model Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportster Start year 2004 Year 2004

What should the normal operating temperature be on a Harley?

& filed under Harley Tips. Hello, hope all is well with you. I have a simple two part question for you. What is the normal operating temperature (engine) on a 2007 road king classic with a 96 cubic inch motor.. and what kind of temperature readings should I expect to get on the head pipe between jug and O2 sensors?

Where to get the manual for a Harley Davidson XL 883 XL 1200?

Access the Harley-Davidson XL 883 XL 1200 Sportster Online motorcycle Manual NOW by CLICKING HERE – No waiting, no shipping, view it from anywhere, print it out – take it to the garage. The photos you see here are just a small sample of what you’ll get in our online shop manual.

What’s the normal operating temp for a Harley Davidson?

I really thought he would know basic stuff like this. So he called Harley. I don’t know exactly what that meant but he spoke to someone on the phone who told him normal operating temp for my 2014 Superlow 1200T is 375°. He said if the temp goes much above 400° while riding then that could be a problem.

What should the oil temperature be on a 2007 Harley Davidson?

I have a 2007 Road Gide and just got one of those cool digital oil temperature thermometers for father;s day. When it is around 90 degrees outside, my oil temperature is around 255 degrees. Is that right, or is that too hot.

Is it normal for a Harley Davidson engine to be hot?

He said that Sportsters run hot and also EPA fuel regulations keep the bike running lean even with my remap from V&H. I guess I could get another map to increase fuel to make the bike run a little cooler., but as far as the dealer and Harley are concerned my engine temps are normal

Where is the engine temperature sensor on a Harley Davidson?

It’s located in the throttle body. ET – Engine Temperature – This sensor provides input signals to the ECM as it reacts to the engine temperature of the front cylinder head. The ECM uses the signals from this sensor to determine if the engine is at operating temperature, or still warming up.