Does it really help with heat dissipation?
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Tank Lift
Does it really help with heat dissipation?
My temp. dropped 9-10 degrees.
Bill
2010 Tri-glide, Red Hot Sunglo
R I P MANDY
Raised mine 2" and 1/2" in back all the critters go down on rocker boxes not on fuel tank if that says anything I also added air deflection wings from DK Customs really stopped the glasses dance. These changes made a huge difference in wind in the face which means wind on motor a good thing.ride safe Fred
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
Thanks Fellas, Ill give it a try!
Remember older Trikes like Old Shiney fuel gauge not accurate to start with they say Newer models 14 and up are much better I believe you will like the changeOriginally Posted by Hawgrotten
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
Temp Drop
How do you know it dropped your temp 9-10 degrees? I have a 2017 Triglide and can't find any type of temp indicator system, oil or eng temp. Please let me know of how you monitor temps.
Id guess PowerVision. They’re much more than just a tuner.😉👍🏻
Yep. PowerVision. It has a lot of cool features.
Bill
2010 Tri-glide, Red Hot Sunglo
R I P MANDY
My 15 gauge changed some. Used to be that when the low fuel came on it took right at 5 gallons to fill. Now it takes 4.8 to fill. But I just lifted to show more chrome. I did not check temps before install, so would not know if it helped any by checking it now.Remember older Trikes like Old Shiney fuel gauge not accurate to start with they say Newer models 14 and up are much better I believe you will like the change
2015 Tri Glide Vivid Black. Customization work in progress to make it mine-when not riding it.
I just did the front lift. Even just doing that it may have made a little difference in how the wind came up around the lower part of the bike. I know when I ride with two other TG's many times when we stop and park their fans are funning for a minute or two and mine aren't on, so I assume mine is running slightly cooler.
Current: 2019 Trike (custom 130ci T-Man kit with Darkhorse bottom end)
Marlin Clocks , sells a combo oil temp and head temp gauge for HD’s . Replace the stupid thermometer. You need a doctor if ya don’t know if it’s hot or cold outside !
2012 Triglide Piaggio MP3 500 to get groceries 1991 FLHS as back up
"Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it !"
Tiffany, Olive, Daisy, “The Three Musketeers” together again.
I should get that for my Wife , [Or not] Every morning when i come back from my Coffee run, The Wife will always ask is it cold out side, I just tell her stick your head out the window that'll tell you, And with that we will have no eye contact for at least an hour , And now i can read my paper and have my coffee and bagel in restive peace...Marlin Clocks , sells a combo oil temp and head temp gauge for HD’s . Replace the stupid thermometer. You need a doctor if ya don’t know if it’s hot or cold outside !
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Like others have said, the Power Vision is a useful tool, with lots of gauge options, besides being a powerful, easy to use Tuner.
That said, measuring temps on before and after of a mod can be a long process.
There are so many variables-
Ambient temp
Speed
Wind
Method of riding (shifting at same RPM, heavy or light throttle, engine braking or not, etc.)
Flat or hilly road
Load
Different fuels
and more
If everything is not the same, then it is really not apples to apples.
When we test, we have several test circuits. The one for testing temps is 65 miles long. We still have to wait for days with the same ambient temps, same wind and then we have to ride exactly the same. Cruise can make that easier on bikes that have it.
In all our controlled testing of Tank Lifts on Twin Cams and M8's, the temp drop varied between 10-15 degrees. All our testing was with the Deluxe Option.
For other cooling information, check out this REPORT.
Kevin
Just ordered these
I just ordered the DK Custom Wind Deflectors and the Deluxe 2" Tank lift for my 17 TGU. I figured any little bit I can do to lower the operating temp will be a good thing. I almost ordered the 3" lift but thought that might be a little to much?
I have a 2017 Freewheeler & went with the 1.5" lift deluxe option & can tell by my EITMS operation between this and last summer that it is cooler running & the various thermal temp readings I took range from 5-10° degrees cooler.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Yes, a 3" tank lift might have a clearance issue on the TG.
And, yes, the M8's will run much better and longer if they are cooled down...even though many do not feel the heat as much, they are just as hot as the TC's.
LINK to Long Ignored/Little Known Secrets about the Harley Engine.
Kevin
I did the tank lift front and back and the DK deflectors and love it. Yes it helped to lower temp but it also reduced the air in my face.
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