How hot can a cylinder head get?
Most air cooled engines should never exceed 300 degrees. They usually run around the mid 200’s. The reason is because the oil breaks down at 300 degrees. The pistons run the hottest, and they are cooled by oil splashing on the bottoms as well as cool intake air temperatures.
How hot should a Harley Davidson run?
So exactly, how hot does a motorcycle engine get? Extremely hot! Motorcycle engine temperature can vary, but in normal circumstances, a Harley’s temperature should average about 160-220 degrees.
How do you cool down an air cooled motorcycle engine?
Let your motorcycle cool off for at least 15 minutes before attempting to start it again if you have to. It may help to pour some water on the engine to help it cool down. If you go to start it again and it continues to overheat, turn it off again immediately and discontinue using the motorcycle.
What should be the maximum cylinder head temp when hot?
What should be the maximum cylinder head temp when hot. Any help would be great. Click to expand… Welcome to The Forum, couple of Questions for you, Was this temp recorded after idling, Where was the temp sourced on the head, did you per chance check the oil tank temperature?
What should the head temperature of a two stroke engine be?
The hottest a two stroke cylinder head should get is 450 degrees continuous running, 500 for short periods. (see graph below) The picture below is of a motorized bicycle that caught on fire after the owner parked it after a ride and some gasoline dripped onto the cylinder head. What are factors contributing to a higher head temperature?
What’s the best coolant temp for an engine?
i been here too many times..you can race an engine at 220 -230F degrees F for miles as long as the coolant temp at the point it returns to the radiator is 200 -210 max and you run an oil cooler/ Oil temps are 250 to 30 degrees higher than the radiator temps.
Is the temp recorded on the head after idling?
Welcome to The Forum, couple of Questions for you, Was this temp recorded after idling, Where was the temp sourced on the head, did you per chance check the oil tank temperature? That is in MO pretty hot for an EVO Does your bike other wise run good and what mods do you have
What should be the maximum cylinder head temp when hot. Any help would be great. Click to expand… Welcome to The Forum, couple of Questions for you, Was this temp recorded after idling, Where was the temp sourced on the head, did you per chance check the oil tank temperature?
The hottest a two stroke cylinder head should get is 450 degrees continuous running, 500 for short periods. (see graph below) The picture below is of a motorized bicycle that caught on fire after the owner parked it after a ride and some gasoline dripped onto the cylinder head. What are factors contributing to a higher head temperature?
What should the oil temp be on a Harley Davidson?
I was wondering too. I have a Harley oil dipstick with analog temp indicator. Is oil temp an accurate indicator of engine temp. Needle goes between 150 and 200 degrees. Is there a limit I should be aware of?
What should the engine temp be while riding?
He said if the temp goes much above 400° while riding then that could be a problem. Also not good to let it idle above 400° for a long period of time. He said that Sportsters run hot and also EPA fuel regulations keep the bike running lean even with my remap from V&H.