I just returned from a roadtrip from Ohio (Lake Erie) to Biloxi, MS. and back, round trip of around 2400 miles in total. On the way back temps were over 100 degrees and while in the city of Nashville traffic the engine on my 2010 HD Trike got so hot I actually got blister on the rear of my legs. This ever happen to anyone???

 

Wow, never got blisters. Makes you appreciate the midwest, well sometimes

 

I feel you pain! just ridden through Nevada and Arizona and got some great heat blisters off the a/c - all down my right calf. Don't know what the solution is but it is not going to stop me riding.

 

I make a heat shield that really helps when you are moving slowly. i ride in those temps all the time here in Florida and it block's almost all the heat coming off the engine. I do sell them, not trying to solicit any business but these do help. PM if you need any info.
Scott

 

Time to pay the Harley tax and cool that thing off. First of all, you need to get rid of the catalytic converter. Check out the Trike section here and you can get lots of info. The 2010's are infamous for this amount of heat due to EPA regulations.

 

Do you guys void the warranty if you pull the cat and/or modify the motor to cool it off???

 

Also a senior rider, never gave the catalytic converter any thought. Where is the trike forum listed. Thanks for your reply and help.... have a great 4th of July weekend.

 

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its in the motorcycle section,, last one...


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/hacke...railering-100/

 

Technically, yes, though there may be some dealers who will overlook it. The real point is, why is this necessary in the first place? Why do other manufacturers of air-cooled motorcycles manage to deal with the heat issue more effectively than Harley? Or is the 'Harley tax' part of their overall profit projection on these bikes? While many riders go aftermarket to deal with this, Harley does have their offerings to, supposedly, lessen the problem. Just wondering.

 

JohnT....thanks for answering my question....I don't have an answer for yours.