Evening Update; I know its been a while...but not everyplace on our travels had convenient Wi-Fi.
25,460 mi. on bike
5k mi. on Engine, DD7, GlidePro, <'14 Compensator
Changed engine oil from Dino to Syn3 at 2,800 on engine (2,100 on oil) not using any oil, very little film at bottom of a/c backing plate, no drips, leaks or weeping. Oil Pressure(s) remain consistent. Tech (at Lowcountry HD in Charleston) said oil looked a little dirty.
Engine is purring, starts instantly cold or hot, after initial warm-up at 12-1,400 RPM, it settles in around 1k on its own. The PC-V / Auto and the Map from Oasis has been flawless, only requiring "zeroing" the 0% column AFR Targets to stabilize the idle at cold start.
Not one ping.
Oil Temp (on the LCD dipstick) at shutdown still varying from the 230s to the high 250s with no particular rhyme or reason... Considering the Ward's Fans and fans for the oil cooler
Any input on these are appreciated 'Have accepted trims on the PC-V / Auto 2 more times, Mileage has been improving, the last 12 -14 tanks of fuel, 2-up loaded (80+ to 95+ MPH) from Destin to Charleston, to Maggie Valley to Lawrenceburg, KY, Madison, IN and back, were all 39+ MPG, with a best of 42+. All is still quiet except in the morning, 1 lifter ticks for about 6-10 seconds on the initial start-up (I guess we'll try a pushrod adjustment unless somebody offers another suggestion??). Still has that "effortless power everywhere" feel ~ very little throttle opening required to run ahead of any traffic. 'Have only had it to 100% throttle in 4th and 5th several times and it's pulling well, shifting at only 5,200, there is plenty more ~ the top gear roll-on (2-up/loaded) from 80 is a freakin' blast from 3k to 4k like right now!!! burying the Speedo quickly
Trying not to fry the (stock / SE heavy duty spring) Clutch, which is working perfectly as far as engagement, no chatter, no noise, no slip.
If / when it does slip, is there anything out there that will give stock (or near stock) engagement feel, no chatter, and hold the 117 on a "Sport Touring" bike? No burnouts, but I would like to be able to go through the gears at the limiter on occasion.
The DD7 is Super Sweet Shifting up or down, just a little notch going up into 7th 'Am going to change the Redline early for the first change or two, 'will have the boys at Oasis check it out as I'm heading up that way soon. 'Still really diggin' the way the ratios play with the T-Man 625s
Still have to get the Ventilator backing plate machined to match the SE 58 mm TB.
Thinking about a catch can (even though no oil is coming out of the a/c even at sustained Interstate speeds) Does anybody that has run one (or installed on customer bike(s)) have any input, for or against?
Only one issue with the bike so far (other than the feuling Cam Plate during the Build); Running around John's Island, SC on roads that I have "eluded their ass" in my youth, the 2nd time to full throttle in 4th gear the bike pulling to 5k then shuts down like it blew a fuse, (I'm chitting bricks at this point, praying that it's not anything mechanical
) bike would turn over, but no start, checked fuses, then on the hook to Lowcountry H-D (LCHD really took care of me ~ way above and beyond! ~ 'will post in the Vendor section soon)
'Ended up being the check ball hanging up in the fuel tank fitting ~ go figure
'replaced tank fitting and fuel line, good to go so far (over 2k into the Smokies, and KY)
'Replaced the front tire (19k on tire) with 2/32nds left, even wear, no issues. 'Really enjoying the Handling / Ride Quality of the H-D Premium Suspension / GlidePro (f&r). The GlidePro and going up to 41psi in the rear has actually
reversed the scalloping in the rear tire
The front end seems to get very light in the first 5 gears, even with the rear shocks set pretty firm ~ geez, I wonder what could be causing that...
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