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Sep 16, 2008 | 01:06 AM

#21

*NIGHT TRAIN*

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From: Southern Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by esd

its not bothering me and i'd like to tx all the "helpfully answers" and the rest well i guess kids will be kids
hope you guys share in the sand box

What?? Someone gives you ONE wedgie, and you leave the playground? Good thing no one put sand in yer underoo's.

Sep 16, 2008 | 10:19 AM

#22

danfrompa

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I would be interested in this topic. We all agree that seat would get hot if you have to go through stop and go trafffic. What I am wondering is if there are heat shield that can be made under the seat. I also think that wider front seat may help. But, I can not try wider seat as I am not that tall only 5'8". I know alot of heat shield from car is made of aluminum or carbon fiber.... Carbon fiber may be an answer.. searching google...

Sep 16, 2008 | 10:30 AM

#23

tunaman

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From: Out of Commiefornia!

As I recall, that was one of the knocks on gel inserts - they tend to feel hot, especially in the warmer climates. While the engine temperature plays a significant part, and reducing your engine temps will certainly reduce any perceived heat, I do believe the gel inserts in and of themselves are inherantly problematic from that perspective.

Roger

Sep 16, 2008 | 12:31 PM

#24

tlb

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I would say tunaman is right, its your gel pad in the seat. they get hot and can actually burn you, from what guys on here say. I did touch a seat this summer in the sun with a gel pad and it was super hot. I would think you could pull the cover and replace the gel pad with some memory foam. I have also read a sheepskin cover works, as said before, too.

Sep 16, 2008 | 09:44 PM

#25

Lucky 13

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From: North East, Florida

I don't have a problem with my bare bones on my 05' but your 07' is set up alot leaner and runs alot hotter like my 08'. Get some Xied's or a Fuel Pack and dump a little more fuel in her and cool that motor down. It'll make a differance.

Sep 16, 2008 | 10:14 PM

#26

frankiefire702

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeofEarl

Try a Kuryakyn saddle shield.

See link
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=Harley&ci=3613

Regards

I've heard good things about these from guys running full dressers.

Jul 28, 2015 | 01:34 PM

#27

phbarch

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From: Syracuse, NY

Same deal here, bought a Kuryakyn Saddle Shield and lined the bottom of my saddle with Thermo-Tec Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier. Bought them both at Amazon, and they work remarkably well.

Good Luck.