Harley Davidson Engine Temperature

I have a 2007 Road Gide and just got one of those cool digital oil temperature thermometers for fathers day.

Harley davidson engine temperature. Find the V-Twin Manufacturing EFI Engine Temperature Sensor - 32446-99 at Dennis Kirk. Motorcycle engine temperature can vary but in normal circumstances a Harleys temperature should average about 160-220 degrees. Engine temperature exceeds 284 F 140 C all except configuration J and L or 324 F 162 C.

One forum member said the book number for a EFI Sportster is around 284. Since I never had a thermometer before I have no idea what the engine or oil. When it is around 90 degrees outside my oil temperature is around 255 degrees.

Front head 268 deg. SAE 60 H-D Motorcycle Oil is formulated to prevent engine overheating in high temperatures. Depending on you and your engines needs you might require a higher temperature reduction primarily if you use your Harley for extended periods.

Max and Avg temp measured by thermocouple on exhaust header 6 below exhaust port. If you are moving at high speeds or frequently idling chances are good the engine is running on the hotter end of the spectrum. The cylinder will suck in air to cool the engine.

Engine with Wide Band O2 sensor upgrade 1301 AFR. 230 F110 C for an accurate reading. With the engine running the oil temperature should rise as the engine warms up to 230F 110C at operating temperature.

RPM and normal operating temperature. Where is the speedo sensor on a 1998. Fitment for Drag Specialties Engine Temperature Sensor - DS-289285.