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Reliability
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Why would you say that? I have no issues with my machine, No complaints at all.
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Is it because you don't like me? That totally makes my day, that my presence here bothers you, that I'm on your mind that much. Hahaha....[emoji106]
Bob Denman
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I couldn't! It made me laugh, and I totally felt loved today! [emoji1]
Truthfully; I didn't really care for Joe's post either...
...But you could have ignored it...
Nahhh... you couldn't!
I actually missed it and was messaged about it.
Also, Noticed you jumped in here to.... I'm really feeling the love today!
wyliec
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I certainly don't want to see you go.
Magdave
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Truthfully; I didn't really care for Joe's post either...
...But you could have ignored it...
Nahhh... you couldn't!
Probably as much as I did not care for yours :thumbup:
retread
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I got my first Spyder in April of 2008, rode it till 2013, got a 2012 RT, figure I'll ride it till I can afford a new one. The biggest problem I've had has been finding time to ride. As far as service? I've owned H-D's from the mid 50's, some Triumphs, Nortons, and Enfields from the same time frame, so I think I've got a good idea of what reliability, or its lack, is. I really like my Spyder.
john
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coz
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Do we have forum police here now? The last thing that should be said around here is that a person with great technical knowledge should go away. 95 % of what is posted here is USELESS CHATTER .Let's not drive away the good 5% of useful information . It has happened too many times in the past. Maybe they just got tired of all the meaningless posting.
Do we have forum police here now? The last thing that should be said around here is that a person with great technical knowledge should go away. 95 % of what is posted here is USELESS CHATTER .Let's not drive away the good 5% of useful information . It has happened too many times in the past. Maybe they just got tired of all the meaningless posting.
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Okay. How about something technical and useful?
Can someone tell me how the EFI system works on my :spyder2:?
Are there advantages of the EFI system compared to the older carburation system?
Will various octane numbers affect either system, and how.
I will be waiting for the 5% of technical experts to chime in.
Thank you.
Can someone tell me how the EFI system works on my :spyder2:?
Are there advantages of the EFI system compared to the older carburation system?
Will various octane numbers affect either system, and how.
I will be waiting for the 5% of technical experts to chime in.
Thank you.
daveinva
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The two H-D factory trikes don't come with warranties? :dontknow:
IGETAROUND
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Must be the approach of the full moon has got so many on edge. Like we in the trade say; there's a pill for that:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
:bowdown::bowdown: You got me there. I guess I don't think about HD's much these days. :roflblack::roflblack:
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Magdave
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EFI delivers an exact measurement of fuel via injectors and fires the plug based on piston location via cam position sensor. The ECM measure the efficiency via O2 sensors and adjust the amount that is injected. If knock sensors are available the ECM can retard the timing if it detects pre ignition usually due to lower octane fuels. The higher the octane the higher pressure it will take to ignite and be more efficient and increase HP.
Carbs are like dumping fuel into the intake and hoping it get sucked into the cylinder in the correct measure. Timing done by points works via camshaft but they degrade over time requiring replacement where the ECM just fires the coil when it wants. Much less efficient and constantly changing system. Got knock? Better get higher octane fuel or adjust your points or both. :thumbup:
Gray Ghost
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Both systems mix air and fuel and deliver it to the combustion chamber. The air/fuel ratio delivered by the carburetor is fixed by the use of jets and comes from the factory set up for best performance for a specific environment (altitude, humidity, temperature, etc). The jets can be changed, but that requires that the carburetor be disassembled. Obviously not something you can do beside the road before driving up a mountain. The EFI system though constantly adjusts the air/fuel ratio to be optimum for conditions by getting information from the various sensors and comparing that to a lookup table (called a map) to adjust the amount of fuel being injected.
It isn't that the octane ratings will affect one over the other, but it does affect the combustion process. The higher the octane rating, the more the fuel will take compression before it detonates. For optimum engine performance the ignition needs to take place at a specific point in the combustion process. If too low an octane is used, you can get knocking or pinging because the fuel is igniting too early in the process. EFI systems can adjust the system somewhat to compensate, but you lose some efficiency in that.
And no, I am not an expert. Ex = has been. Spurt = drip under pressure.
BLUEKNIGHT911
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:lecturef_smilie:..........Well sounds like the Honeymoon is over ......:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:........I think I'll go have some of Bob's Ice Cream...........Mike :thumbup:
:lecturef_smilie:..........Well sounds like the Honeymoon is over ......:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:........I think I'll go have some of Bob's Ice Cream...........Mike :thumbup:
Dan_Ashley
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Bob makes ice cream? What does he make it out of? You might be safer ryding naked in Detroit...
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