Dang my football is hot!
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 719
Likes: 69
From: Waxhaw NC
Dang my football is hot!
Ok - a bit of background. My first HD was a 2002 Ultra that I have ridden for the last 5 years. I did a Stage 1 and true dual crossover on that bike and heat was never an issue. On Memorial Day I totaled it and also broke my collar and shoulder. During the recovery period I bought a new to me 2010 TC 96 Ultra.
While I was still laid up I added a decatted head pipe and the rest of the stage one goodies - finished up that work last weekend. Yesterday was the first day I was cleared to ride again so out on the new bike! I really noticed the increase in power, seemed more stable and also realized I missed my custom MCC modded seat.
The big thing I noticed was the heat! Even with the de-catted pipe. I mean - I have read about how hot some guys are getting on the right leg but did not expect how hot. After sitting at a light the football is almost too hot to touch - so the stupid question-----even with the decatted pipe and tuner is this much heat still normal?
Thanks - man it feels good to ride again!
While I was still laid up I added a decatted head pipe and the rest of the stage one goodies - finished up that work last weekend. Yesterday was the first day I was cleared to ride again so out on the new bike! I really noticed the increase in power, seemed more stable and also realized I missed my custom MCC modded seat.
The big thing I noticed was the heat! Even with the de-catted pipe. I mean - I have read about how hot some guys are getting on the right leg but did not expect how hot. After sitting at a light the football is almost too hot to touch - so the stupid question-----even with the decatted pipe and tuner is this much heat still normal?
Thanks - man it feels good to ride again!
If sitting in traffic is burning you up I suggest that you check out our crotch coolers.. They will help you out with the heat ..
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,073
Likes: 1,951
From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Interesting, I have the stock 103 TC and haven't noticed the football getting hot. Going apple picking this weekend, so will have to check it out.
I ride year round, so that heat is welcomed in the cooler months.
I ride year round, so that heat is welcomed in the cooler months.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,801
Likes: 3,800
From: Cape Cod
^^^^^^^ What he said....love these things......can be seen in my pic!!
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 719
Likes: 69
From: Waxhaw NC
There is a FM Micro Tuner in it. The set it up for my system before it shipped. I may be making something out of nothing but the old 88 was never hot.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 268
Likes: 53
From: NE Ohio
When you say football if that means the air cleaner cover, then you are correct, that should not be hot, possibly warm but not hot. My guess is the air filter is dirty or clogged, I bet if you clean it she will cool down. I had a sportster do that a couple years ago, cleaned the filter and it instantly cooled down.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,807
Likes: 283
From: Green Country Oklahoma
Motors were getting bigger and hotter every few years that's why wet head came into play and now M8 with 4 valves to cool things off.Not sure if it's stock on that year model but oil cooler will help a lot at least it did on our 07 and 08 UCs. And I think you will get used to it after a while since you been off the bike for a while.