Engine heat?
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Engine heat?
I don't see nearly as many complaints about engine heat on the Dyna forum as I do over on the touring bike forum. Is the seating position and engine, pipes etc. placement different enough on the Dynas that the engine heat doesn't affect the rider as much?
I have a '94 Dyna and have never felt any noticeable engine heat at all. Is that kinda true on the new ones too?
If I end up buying one, it will be left factory-stock, so that would be the configuration I'm asking about.
Many thanks in advance for any and all info and opinions.
Y'all ride safe.
I have a '94 Dyna and have never felt any noticeable engine heat at all. Is that kinda true on the new ones too?
If I end up buying one, it will be left factory-stock, so that would be the configuration I'm asking about.
Many thanks in advance for any and all info and opinions.
Y'all ride safe.
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I just want to thank everybody for their responses so far.
This is exactly the kind of info I was needing. If these bikes aren't really comfortable to ride heat-wise right out of the box, then I'll pass. No way I'm spending a penny more for aftermarket parts to be able to ride it. IMO, that's total BS.
I'll keep my '94 and be happy with that instead. 60+ MPG and runs cool and stone reliable.
Thanks again for the help and ride safe.
This is exactly the kind of info I was needing. If these bikes aren't really comfortable to ride heat-wise right out of the box, then I'll pass. No way I'm spending a penny more for aftermarket parts to be able to ride it. IMO, that's total BS.
I'll keep my '94 and be happy with that instead. 60+ MPG and runs cool and stone reliable.
Thanks again for the help and ride safe.
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Just so there's no confusion, I was asking about engine heat issues on STOCK bikes - as in non-modified - like they come form the factory. My preference if I get one at all is the Super Glide Custom (which I forgot to mention in my original post - oops!).
If anybody has one that's been left factory-stock, I'd really be interested in hearing your opinions. But again, everybody's opinions and impressions are more than welcome and very much appreciated!
If anybody has one that's been left factory-stock, I'd really be interested in hearing your opinions. But again, everybody's opinions and impressions are more than welcome and very much appreciated!
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Just so there's no confusion, I was asking about engine heat issues on STOCK bikes - as in non-modified - like they come form the factory. My preference if I get one at all is the Super Glide Custom (which I forgot to mention in my original post - oops!).
If anybody has one that's been left factory-stock, I'd really be interested in hearing your opinions. But again, everybody's opinions and impressions are more than welcome and very much appreciated!
If anybody has one that's been left factory-stock, I'd really be interested in hearing your opinions. But again, everybody's opinions and impressions are more than welcome and very much appreciated!
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I've never ridden a tourer but my Heritage was REAL hot. You're sittin right on the oil tank on a Softail. I ended up buying an RJ heat shield which helped a little. 96ci (and I assume bigger) are hot engines, no doubt about it.