HarleyTechTalk

Thanks for the replies. I sure hope it's the clamp or elbow. I'm going to run it down to a nearby dealership and let them have a look see. Thanks again for the replies and rays of hope.

I see where you're coming from in that case. I'd ride the bike a few times a week in good weather, just not any long distances, and only to go out and play. I had been looking into fuel stabilizers that work with E85. Lucas has a fuel treatment that acts as a stabilizer, and also as a fuel drier. Like we used to use in the winter to avoid frozen fuel lines from moisture. I also ordered an E85 tester, I plan to test some E85 and let it sit during the summer, and see what changes if anything.

If I do go forward with E85, I may ask to have the bike tuned on 93 unleaded and on E85. All that should be needed is a swap of the injectors, the fuel, and a new tune. That way I'm not locked in to anything. 

Reminds me of the Delkron cam plate that wasn't needed.

Regarding moisture and E85, no experience in a "street" bike application, only
in race bikes running alcohol blend , where it was just accepted to clean the fuel system .

Fairly different situation, as the bike could sit for months between races.
Just from your description it won't be a daily rider, I imagined it sitting
for weeks between rides .

I know for me , I couldn't let the fuel sit, and the hassle would outweigh the benefits.

Thanks. Kind of what I thought on the fuel rail. Appreciate the feedback on the cam as well. All the parts are already on the bench ready to go in. There are so many good options for bolt in cams that really wake up these M8's.

Zach

I have a brand new unused Techno Research Maximus tuner that uses the Direct Link tuning software for sale. This fits four pin Delphi ECMs. The list below is of the HD's it'll work with.

Touring models 2002-2013
Softail models 2001-2011
XL Sportster models 2007-2013
V-Rod models 2002-2017
Dyna models 2004-2011

Price is $400 shipped to the lower 48 states. This is unmarried, never connected to an ECM.

This has only been out of the box to see that everything was there after I bought it. This includes the programming interface from your laptop to the bike's ECM. A cable from the interface to the ECM and a cable from the interface to the laptop's USB port.

They don't include the software in the package, but I have their web link to download the Direct Link software.

There are many base MAPs within the software. Below are photos of the unit and images from the Direct Link software.


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Billet fuel rail is not warranted in a stage 2 application.
Nothing gained except a lighter wallet.

On a side note, I've found the Andrews 465B to be a great alternative for a 114, and it's $100 cheaper than the CR cam, if that appeals to you.

Watches like an oil commercial.

I wonder what all the other vehicles are doing?  I'm sure e85 isn't at the pump for just the hot rod Harley guys. 

Hey guys -

I'm getting ready to do a cam swap on my '21 Street Bob. List of parts at this time is:
CR480MT cam
Fueling lifters
S&S lifter cuffs
Fuel Moto adj push rods
Fuel Moto aluminum intake
Fuel Moto 5.5 injectors

I noticed S&S came out with their billet fuel rail to replace the OEM plastic one. Is there a high rate of failure? I realize it is pretty inexpensive, and I will be that far into it to where it would make sense to replace. Just curious if others have experienced failure of the plastic OEM rail.

Zach

Any top rated high performance oil should be fine. We use Brad Penn synthetic 20-50 and Schaeffer synthetic in an alcohol sprint car engine with good results. Watch the color of your oil. If it starts to get a little bit milky then you have alcohol dilution.