Why does the Harley 883 lose power when the temperature is high?

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DominicAnn
07/30/25 1:47am
Harley 883 loses power when the temperature is high because the exhaust cannot be discharged. If the exhaust cannot be discharged, the intake will naturally be reduced. With less intake, the energy from the fuel-air mixture ignition is lower, resulting in reduced power, which makes it difficult to increase speed. Engine water cooling: A multi-cylinder, high-power, high-speed engine requires a cooling system (some also use dual water and oil cooling). Small-displacement 125cc single-cylinder bikes are not suitable for water cooling modifications because it is unnecessary, as a typical 125cc engine does not generate that much heat. Engine oil cooling: This is a standard feature for mid-range street bikes, focusing on stability and cooling efficiency. Single-cylinder air-cooled bikes are more suitable for oil cooling modifications. Converting a single-cylinder air-cooled bike to oil cooling only requires adding an oil cooler in the middle of the oil passage.
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