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Cycle News 2016 Issue 38 September 27

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MILWAUKEE EIGHT FIRST RIDE P92 engine control. The precision cooling of the engine is allow- ing us to have this really high- functional, four-valve cylinder head. It allows us to run as far advanced as possible so we're not creating heat by returning the spark to keep ourselves away from detonation. To do that we put individual cylinder knock sensors in, and the throttle body now stands at 55mm versus the 50mm of the old engine. So now our exhaust gas temps are much lower (around 100 degrees lower), the pipes are a lower temperature, the heads are a lower temperature and the overall ride is cooler." The four-valve head means there's 50 percent more intake and exhaust flow capacity and with the use of hydraulic lifters, valve adjustments are a thing of the past, accord- ing to Bozmoski. There's also no left-right adjust- ment on the intake or exhaust. "Putting the adjustment in The new-found low-down torque and super smooth throttle response were a welcome addition to the Ultra Limited ride.

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