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Visionary
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Central Maryland | Saw 270 degree's on my oil dipstick thermometer today on the way home; while in some very long bumper to bumper traffic; with an ambient temperature of 98 degree's.
Is 270 degree's normal for the 106 and semi-synthetic Vic oil, at slow to none moving speeds with the Vision? |
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Tourer
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Chattanooga, TN | The flashpoint should be above 390 degrees F. That's not exactly what you are asking, but at least you know you're not going to combust. Other than that, I'm of no help. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Western Wyoming | willtill - 2012-06-20 8:56 PM
Saw 270 degree's on my oil dipstick thermometer today on the way home; while in some very long bumper to bumper traffic; with an ambient temperature of 98 degree's.
Is 270 degree's normal for the 106 and semi-synthetic Vic oil, at slow to none moving speeds with the Vision?
Harley twin cams go into heat man. or parade mode if programmed @ around 275 deg. so 270 @ 98 deg. ambient at a stand still sounds about right.What's your temp running down the road @ that ambient temp ?
I've seen my Harleys up to 290-300 deg. in conditions like that,My Vision definately runs cooler.I was in Texas and Ariz a couple of weeks ago 107 was the hottest I saw and bike ran great. I'm not sure what Vic. semi syn oil breaks down @,full syn. oil Ive heard is good to somewhere around 350 deg.
Edited by DTWOR 2012-06-20 10:34 PM
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Cruiser
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Land O Lakes, FL | From what I understand these things just won't overheat. You should be fine. They actually went to a smaller cooler and 1 less quart of oil to keep the temps up. I've talked to a lot of people that said they said in long traffic at bike rally's with no issues in hot weather while Harley's were shutting down. To my knowledge nobody makes a Victory specific larger oil cooler and everyone says you don't need it. |
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Visionary
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Central Maryland | Thanks for the responses. Running down the road she registers 230 degree's at 98 degree's ambient We had a pretty hot day here in Maryland yesterday though and this is the first time that I've seen it get to 270 degree's while barely moving in bumper to bumper traffic for a couple of miles. Today will be just as hot - ugh what is this, Arizona lol! (used to live in Scottsdale/Phoenix when I was an adolescent).
Will the Vic Vision shut down if it get's too hot? |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | willtill - 2012-06-21 5:12 AM
Will the Vic Vision shut down if it get's too hot?
Not that I know of. Mine maxed out the thermometer on the dipstick when I was stuck in "the parade" on Main Street in Daytona Beach one year. It showed 300 and it was still running. |
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | That question Depends on the brand of oil as they are Not all spec'd the same.... |
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Visionary
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| willtill - 2012-06-20 8:56 PM Saw 270 degree's on my oil dipstick thermometer today on the way home; while in some very long bumper to bumper traffic; with an ambient temperature of 98 degree's. Is 270 degree's normal for the 106 and semi-synthetic Vic oil, at slow to none moving speeds with the Vision? Take a boiling pot of watter and with a cooking thermometer check your dip stick to see how accurate it is. Nine out of ten are not accurate. They will scare you more then help you. |
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Visionary
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Central Maryland | johnnyvision - 2012-06-21 6:45 PM
? Take a boiling pot of watter and with a cooking thermometer check your dip stick to see how accurate it is. Nine out of ten are not accurate. They will scare you more then help you.
Will do... will be interesting. I think that it's registering correctly but will double check with that method. |
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Cruiser
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Wichita, Kansas | Did the water test and even compensted for altitude to get a correct reading and my thermometer was only 1 degree off. BUT, it had a black coating on the dipstick which peeled off into the oil. I sanded the rest off after raising @#$$@ at the dealer. But now, its's a steel color and clean oil is almost invisible on it, so it's hard to read. But, at least it is accurate. |
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Cruiser
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Republic of Texas | Taken from --
http://www.synlube.com/oil.htm
Dino Oil
What happens ?
High oil temperature in excess of 240?F (115?C) will break down petroleum oils and cause oxidation, which in turn forms deposits, varnish and increases wear.
Low oil temperatures will cause formation of sludge, which can block oil passages.
Very low temperatures of -40?F (-40?C) will make oil too thick to flow.
What must be done ?
For dependable performance and long-term engine protection in all motor vehicles in all climatic conditions petroleum oils MUST be supplemented with expensive "additives" which prolong the oil service life and reduce the wear to an "acceptable" level.
Synthetic Oil
What must be done ?
All "synthetic" oils MUST be also supplemented with "additives" which prolong the oil service life and reduce the wear to "acceptable" level.
The "additive package" is normally dispersed in petroleum carrier oil and is blended-in, even in "FULLY" Synthetic oils at a rate of 10% to 20%.
Why is it used ?
Superior protection in low temperatures as many synthetics will still flow at -40?F (-40?C).
Enhanced high temperature durability, reducing oxidation rates and wear on some engine parts because many synthetic will tolerate temperatures up to 400?F.
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How hot can the oil get?