Burning question on fat bob
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Burning question on fat bob
How big a deal is the over heating exhaust pipe issue I keep reading about? This is my first post and the fat bob is one of the bikes I am considering. Anyone found any solutions to the problem? Do other dyna's have this same issue? Thanks.
Road Captain
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From: Ponte Vedra, FL
RE: Burning question on fat bob
I believe that it is the newer engines in general and not just limited to the Fat Bob. I'm generally okay as long as I'm riding but if I'm stuck in traffic for a while then it gets pretty intense even with chaps on. I have spoken with people who ride other models and they just shake my hand and say "welcome to being a Harley owner!" Except for that one minor detail, the Fat Bob is a great handling bike and I wouldn't even think of trading mine in because of that one downside. My bike rocks!
Road Captain
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From: Portland, OR
RE: Burning question on fat bob
It's not a harley problem, it's an EPA problem. The EPA has too stringent a requirement for cycle exhaust, even by it's own studies. The result is that the moco has to increase exhaust header temps to "clean" the filthy, planet killing emissions our bikes are puking out.
Remember that next time you're choked within seconds of passing out by the crap coming outta the back of the govt. owned buses you're supposed to be riding to save the planet. Oh that's right! Govt. owned vehicles aren't required to meet EPA standards, are they?
I'm not bitter, am I?
Remember that next time you're choked within seconds of passing out by the crap coming outta the back of the govt. owned buses you're supposed to be riding to save the planet. Oh that's right! Govt. owned vehicles aren't required to meet EPA standards, are they?
I'm not bitter, am I?
Road Captain
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RE: Burning question on fat bob
I think the issue stems from the forward sweeping of the rear cylinder exhaust under your leg. I have not had an issue with discomfort while riding. If you spend long periods of time sitting in traffic and not moving any air cooled bike is going to get hot....If you like the Fat Bob, get one. I did.
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From: NSW - AUSTRALIA
RE: Burning question on fat bob
The heat was noticeable compared to my previous Sportster but not a real issue.
I've had my Fat Bob since October and it's Summer in Australia from Oct to about now.
I did notice a difference (running cooler)after Stage 1 completed but don't let it put you off a Bob. They are a fantastic bike that handles like a dream.
The Fat Bob's a keeper
Take care
Tony
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I've had my Fat Bob since October and it's Summer in Australia from Oct to about now.
I did notice a difference (running cooler)after Stage 1 completed but don't let it put you off a Bob. They are a fantastic bike that handles like a dream.
The Fat Bob's a keeper
Take care
Tony
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Tourer
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From: Australia
RE: Burning question on fat bob
Over hear in Adelaide with had a constant 38-40 degrees all week and still another week of it.
and can honestly say the the heat throwing from the motor is no were near what i was expecting
considering how hot it has been i have been quite impressed.
and can honestly say the the heat throwing from the motor is no were near what i was expecting
considering how hot it has been i have been quite impressed.
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RE: Burning question on fat bob
I spent $70 on the Nightrider O2 IED's and it brought the temps
down quite a bit. Check out the thread here on the O2 IEDs.
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RE: Burning question on fat bob
ORIGINAL: mfuchs2004
It's not a harley problem, it's an EPA problem. The EPA has too stringent a requirement for cycle exhaust, even by it's own studies. The result is that the moco has to increase exhaust header temps to "clean" the filthy, planet killing emissions our bikes are puking out.
Remember that next time you're choked within seconds of passing out by the crap coming outta the back of the govt. owned buses you're supposed to be riding to save the planet. Oh that's right! Govt. owned vehicles aren't required to meet EPA standards, are they?
I'm not bitter, am I?
It's not a harley problem, it's an EPA problem. The EPA has too stringent a requirement for cycle exhaust, even by it's own studies. The result is that the moco has to increase exhaust header temps to "clean" the filthy, planet killing emissions our bikes are puking out.
Remember that next time you're choked within seconds of passing out by the crap coming outta the back of the govt. owned buses you're supposed to be riding to save the planet. Oh that's right! Govt. owned vehicles aren't required to meet EPA standards, are they?
I'm not bitter, am I?
Great post man, [sm=smiley20.gif] I agree with you 1000%.
Road Master
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From: Irving-Texas
RE: Burning question on fat bob
Its a real issue, but its not hard to deal with. A Power commander, PCIII USB or a product like it is about all you need. When I got mine, running in heavy stop n go traffic at 80 degrees was **** poor conditions, bike was way to hot and I wasn't about to ride thru the Texas heat without resolving. If all you want is to cool it down you can take the wadding out of your mufflers punch a hole in the baffles, put on a BS A/C and a PCIII (cost under $400), and the bile will run cooler and have an added benefit of increased performance. You can add less restrictive pipes and get the more classic Harley sound and more performance and just download a new map.
there are several products made to do this from HD and other vendors, some are priced comparably while some can run you up to around $2500 bucks, I choose my product on reputation and cost. I have about $650 in mine to alleviate that issue, not bad for the fuel management tool A/C and pipes.
There are lots of threads on the subject, read/ask investigate and get the product that fits your needs best.
It was the most important purchase of add ons to the bike I got, I would not ride a 96er without one. To my mind the benefits far exceed the drawbacks.
If its winter all yr where you live you don't need one, but the improved ride alone is justifiable as well in my book.
Have fun what ever you decide, the Bib is a good choice.
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there are several products made to do this from HD and other vendors, some are priced comparably while some can run you up to around $2500 bucks, I choose my product on reputation and cost. I have about $650 in mine to alleviate that issue, not bad for the fuel management tool A/C and pipes.
There are lots of threads on the subject, read/ask investigate and get the product that fits your needs best.
It was the most important purchase of add ons to the bike I got, I would not ride a 96er without one. To my mind the benefits far exceed the drawbacks.
If its winter all yr where you live you don't need one, but the improved ride alone is justifiable as well in my book.
Have fun what ever you decide, the Bib is a good choice.
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