09's and heat issue
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Southeastern Michigan
I know my 07 bakes my gnads all summer, and I run syn, true duals, etc.!
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I have an 02 RKC to compare. When I test rode the 09 SG, I didn't notice any heat. I rode an 09 Ultra after the SG and did notice some heat as compared to my RKC. I ride every day to work in the 95 degree summer Oklahoma heat, I am a little concerned, but not enough to not trade in my RKC for a SG.
Beary
Beary
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Central Massachusetts
Ive read adding an oil cooler will lower engine temp.So maybe if heats an issue that may be an avenue to pursue.Only times Ive had noticeable heat issues is when stuck in event traffic after riding all day.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Wagoner, Oklahoma
My Ultra does not run hot and is doing well, but during a long ride the heat coming off the motor up through that hole in the seat will make you swet big time.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: North Carolina
I've heard the talk about heat issues with the 07's but haven't heard anything bad about the 09's as yet. I have an 08 and have no heat problems to speak of. Seems to be running at what most would call normal temps for this bike. Digital oil temp guage averages 200 to 220 degrees at 75 to 85 degrees outside temp. Remember riding in alot of stop and go traffic last summer on a 90's day and oil temp read 230 when I got home. The highest reading I've reached and I check it almost every time I get off the bike just for S & G. Acceptable................
