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Old 07-04-2015, 07:27 PM
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Just wondering what folks do to remedy the heat issue.
I know the late model bikes run lean and have the catalytic converters, etc which makes them run very HOT.
One time I had to get off my 2010 Dyna because it was so damn hot.

What are folks doing about this. I am guessing if you make them run richer that fixes it???

I have a 2007 now and there is not that intense heat problem.
 
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Old 07-04-2015, 07:34 PM
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There are many threads on this. Between after market ECM's and oil coolers, that pretty much takes care of it. This http://www.capt-itch.com has also been known to keep "the boys" cool.
 
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Get rid of the cats, and get a tuner to richen the fuel mixture a bit.
 
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New pipes, high flow AC, good tuner and or dyno. I went with Vance & Hines Fuelpak 3, works well for me. Plenty of threads on the subject.
 
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Thanks, guys. That is what I was expecting. Glad my CVO is already fixed.
 
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Keep your speed up for better air flow.


 
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On my 2010 103 Limited I did that, Get rid of the cats, and get a tuner to richen the fuel mixture a bit.
And then did this to finally solve the heat issue, http://love-jugs.com/
 
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Originally Posted by Unbalanced Bob
Keep your speed up for better air flow.


thank you, sir for the Hog Ridin' Fools panel. LOL
 
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Always nice to meet another S.C.Wilson fan, army_eod. On a more serious note, I will cast my vote with previous posters and recommend ditching the cats.
 
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Originally Posted by army_eod
Just wondering what folks do to remedy the heat issue.
I know the late model bikes run lean and have the catalytic converters, etc which makes them run very HOT.
One time I had to get off my 2010 Dyna because it was so damn hot.

What are folks doing about this. I am guessing if you make them run richer that fixes it???

I have a 2007 now and there is not that intense heat problem.
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