Getting hot for harley
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From: Temecula, CA
The infamous McDonnalds coffee lawsuit was valid because the coffee they served was substatially hotter than the maximum temperature McDonnalds said it was safe to be served at. It wasn't that it was hot, it was TOO hot.
Something tells me this is the deal here. I've never heard of someone's pants catching fire just because of the heat levels of the engine. That is what is being claimed here. I know I feel the heat of my rear head and exhaust but it's never been hot enough to burn me or set fire to my jeans which, being cotton, should have a relatively low flash point. The engine temperature reading has been as high as 300 degrees on my bike during hot summer months here in CA and even that didn't harm me or my clothing.
So I'm not sure what these folks have experianced, but we all know Harley's, from the factory, like to run hot.
Something tells me this is the deal here. I've never heard of someone's pants catching fire just because of the heat levels of the engine. That is what is being claimed here. I know I feel the heat of my rear head and exhaust but it's never been hot enough to burn me or set fire to my jeans which, being cotton, should have a relatively low flash point. The engine temperature reading has been as high as 300 degrees on my bike during hot summer months here in CA and even that didn't harm me or my clothing.
So I'm not sure what these folks have experianced, but we all know Harley's, from the factory, like to run hot.
This is a quote from the article, did anybody else catch this?
"Of course back in 2001 when the V-Rod was first announced, it almost appeared as though the air-cooled days were numbered, but in the decade that’s followed, H-D has silenced its skeptics by proving the air-cooled Evolution engine and liquid-cooled Revolution design can share a product line in harmony."
I think its a stupid lawsuit but this is an example of folks writing articles about things they no nothing about. Makes me wonder what else the author is confused about.
"Of course back in 2001 when the V-Rod was first announced, it almost appeared as though the air-cooled days were numbered, but in the decade that’s followed, H-D has silenced its skeptics by proving the air-cooled Evolution engine and liquid-cooled Revolution design can share a product line in harmony."
I think its a stupid lawsuit but this is an example of folks writing articles about things they no nothing about. Makes me wonder what else the author is confused about.
Last edited by Just Dave; Nov 29, 2011 at 06:53 PM.
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From: Novi MI
I'm thinking about suing Harley Davidson because at very slow speeds my Harley becomes unstable and will tip over when I stop. No one told me before I bought the bike that I have to put my feet down before the bike comes to a complete stop or the bike can get damaged.
Last edited by barjbar; Nov 29, 2011 at 08:21 PM.
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From: FLORIDA
This is kind of funny to me. I drive an 88 inch and don't find it to be too hot. I have rented the 96"er and noticed there was a huge difference in the heat that bike threw off. I can only suspect the 103 is even hotter.
I have been on this forum now for a while and continually read about complaints about how hot the bikes run and yet when someone sues HD over the heat people blame the guys that are complaining about it.
I don't agree with suing as I think it is a problem in this country that has made it difficult for the USA to compete against other markets b/c there is soooo much litigation here (extra costs to protect yourself). In saying that though if my pants caught on fire because of the heat of a bike that is a serious problem. Do I believe it? No... But if it is true I would be peessed also!
I have been on this forum now for a while and continually read about complaints about how hot the bikes run and yet when someone sues HD over the heat people blame the guys that are complaining about it.
I don't agree with suing as I think it is a problem in this country that has made it difficult for the USA to compete against other markets b/c there is soooo much litigation here (extra costs to protect yourself). In saying that though if my pants caught on fire because of the heat of a bike that is a serious problem. Do I believe it? No... But if it is true I would be peessed also!
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From: Blackshear, Georgia
And of course the people who brought this up were the guidos who bought bikes for one weekend out of the year and tried to ride around in ****ing flops and shorts. People will sue for ANYTHING nowadays.
Road Master
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From: New York
The next thing you know someone will be suing them for getting sun burnt while riding . I have rode my bike in pretty hot weather and if you are stuck in traffic just shut it off course i ride a wideglide a buddy who rides an electra glide fusses about the heat all the time .
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From: Queens, NY
Traffic?
What's that?
My engine doesn't have a chance to get hot when I'm doing 35 on the white dotted line.
In the event it does get hot I'll pull over and drink beer until the engines cool. My bike doesn't drink and ride so I make sure to have a few extra for her, then I get on my merry way when I've drank enough to cool her down.
What's that?
My engine doesn't have a chance to get hot when I'm doing 35 on the white dotted line.
In the event it does get hot I'll pull over and drink beer until the engines cool. My bike doesn't drink and ride so I make sure to have a few extra for her, then I get on my merry way when I've drank enough to cool her down.
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From: General Sherman's Christmas Location 1864
It reminds me of the classic Mcdonalds coffee drive thru burn lawsuit..
HD will be putting another warning label on it..
Because of the stupid people
"WARNING Engine causes excessive heat, It may cause burns
See owners manual for proper use".
HD will be putting another warning label on it..
Because of the stupid people
"WARNING Engine causes excessive heat, It may cause burns
See owners manual for proper use".
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From: A SaltwaterHillbilly-Surrounded By Cages
The EPA makes HD tighten up the A/F mixture, the engines run leaner and hotter. Now they're getting sued because the engines run too hot and burned someone's panties. What a load of crap.
