Is there a good mechanic for my motorcycle?
There are many very competent motorcycle mechanics out there, but there are some dodgy ones, too. Knowing the difference can be difficult. Be careful to choose a mechanic with the right credentials and tools to service and repair your model. Not all mechanics are able to do all bikes.
Is the Harley Davidson V-twin engine too bad?
It is too bad that the actual quality of the bike could not match its namesake or even the aesthetic. Not when the V-twin engine was flawed enough to offer only short-range distances and, worst of all, poor steering that led to loss of control due to wobbles.
Do you need a certified Harley Davidson mechanic?
While you may be able to make your way through some minor repairs and upgrades, have your dedicated maintenance intervals performed by a certified Harley Mechanic. A Harley mechanic has the proper tool set and the proper knowledge to make sure the job is done right.
Is there such a thing as a bad Harley Davidson?
Not so much. With a brand as big as Harley-Davidson, there naturally are high expectations which the brand must live up to and in all honesty, there have been some massive disappointments from them in the past.
Are there any Harley Davidsons that do not overheat?
The dual cooling bikes are not so prone to overheating as the regular air-cooled models. Harley-Davidson and Ducati have taken steps to phase out air-cooling on their models. Liquid cooling was introduced on Harleys in 2014, and more models are getting liquid-cooled engines.
Where does the heat go in a Harley Davidson engine?
The engine transfers heat to the oil, which then goes through the oil cooler. The cooled oil now goes back into the engine to cool it, and the cycle repeats. Oil-cooling allowed Harley-Davidson to continue using the air-cooled Big Twin engine on its bikes.
What kind of cooling system does a Harley Davidson use?
Also called liquid cooling, water-cooling is the most common cooling system on modern bikes. Water-cooled engines don’t have cooling fins like air-cooled engines do. Instead, they use a series of passages to circulate coolant throughout the engine. Coolant, a.k.a antifreeze, is a 50/50 mixture of both coolant liquid and water.
How does an air cooled motorcycle engine work?
An air-cooled engine has metal fins cast into the cylinders and cylinder heads. As the motorcycle moves, the fins spin and dissipate the heat in the engine. The dissipated heat is then released into the air via an outlet located in the engine.