hot engine
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: P.E.I. Canada
Get a oil dipstick with a temp gauge and see how hot it gets. Is this a new bike to you? Have you had Harley's before? These bikes get hot and it doesn't take long. If you've noticed a change in it from what it used to be, then yeah, you might have troubles.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Melbourne Florida
Get the Capt Itchy crotch cooler. It works! I got the one with the Harley wings embossed. No more legs on fire.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
Big +1 on the Captain Itch Crotch Cooler. They work great.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: Illinois
Agree, more info needed. Having said that, motors that are getting hot, more so then ever before is usually because of 1 of 3 reasons. Head issues, cylinder wall/ring issues or oil circulation issues. None of those 3 are any good. 
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
"Extremely hot" -- as compared to What???
How about a little history, about U and the bike..
U question for us is like calling a DR and saying, "I am SicK", whats wrong with me..!!!
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How about a little history, about U and the bike..
U question for us is like calling a DR and saying, "I am SicK", whats wrong with me..!!!
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I believe the oil dipstick is about $25-35 at the dealer. Good investment for sure.
From my experiences, the oil temp will get about 200-225 degrees on hot days (when moving), and could exceed 250 in traffic.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 37
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From: Ohio
Hey,
I put on cat-less header pipes and the heat was gone for me. Still gets warm but does not make my right leg sizzle anymore. This is on my 2020 RGL. Best thing I have done to it, probably will be the best thing I will ever do to it.
I put on cat-less header pipes and the heat was gone for me. Still gets warm but does not make my right leg sizzle anymore. This is on my 2020 RGL. Best thing I have done to it, probably will be the best thing I will ever do to it.