2009 Ultra heat problem
TexasXenite,
Welcome to the forum from the Alamo city.
For me coming off of an 08 Street Bob to an 09 Street Glide my crotch used to burn big time until I got the K&N air filter with an open element along with some Rush w/2.0 baffles and a stage 1 download.
On the Street Glide now even with the heat here in Texas the only thing that gets hot is my right knee being right up against the air cleaner cover.
Bought a set of soos's 3/4" extensions so I hope that will do the trick until I can come up with the cash to buy some more Rush slip on's and install the K&N filter and the download.
Welcome to the forum from the Alamo city.
For me coming off of an 08 Street Bob to an 09 Street Glide my crotch used to burn big time until I got the K&N air filter with an open element along with some Rush w/2.0 baffles and a stage 1 download.
On the Street Glide now even with the heat here in Texas the only thing that gets hot is my right knee being right up against the air cleaner cover.
Bought a set of soos's 3/4" extensions so I hope that will do the trick until I can come up with the cash to buy some more Rush slip on's and install the K&N filter and the download.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Ontario, Canada
You can also try these.... clear, smoked or black. Saw them on a rental Ultra in blacked. Looked good and the gur riding it said all was fine.
http://eglidegoodies.com/id242.html
http://eglidegoodies.com/id242.html
Road Warrior
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I have a 2009 Ultra. The problem I seem to be having is that at low speeds or stop & go (about town) traveling, my right thigh is getting way too hot.
I saw a post somewhere that was at least a year or so old about tweaking the bike to run richer being one answer to the problem though it wasn't an ultra they were talking about. Is this an option? Or is there a better solution?
Thanx for any help!
I saw a post somewhere that was at least a year or so old about tweaking the bike to run richer being one answer to the problem though it wasn't an ultra they were talking about. Is this an option? Or is there a better solution?
Thanx for any help!
I routinely ride in 90-115 degree Outside Air Temp (OAT); like your 09 Ultra, mine too was running way to hot. On a 105 OAT day, my oil temp was indicating 298 degrees!
I installed a:
ü Fuel Commander V by MotoFuel (to richen up the mixture)
ü Stage One AC
ü Vance & Hines Slip-ons
ü Jagg FLH 10 row oil cooler (runs 40% cooler than stock 4 row H.D. cooler)
ü Big Sky Oil Cooler Fan
ü Red Line 20W60 Synthetic Oil
Now on a recent 105 degree day, the highest oil temp was 248 degrees (still a tad higher than H.D's 230 but 50 degrees cooler than before) and no leg burn!
I dont believe that there is a single one Answer fix to the running hot problem but the combination of all of the above solved my problem and I am ecstatic!
Stay safe out there!!!!
Jim
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 214
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From: Mooresboro NC
I wondered the same thing. No one has mentioned it and it works great and the best part of all, its free!
Mark
Mark
Last edited by mkbrower; Jul 3, 2009 at 09:53 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,727
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From: TN
TexasXenite,
I routinely ride in 90-115 degree Outside Air Temp (OAT); like your 09 Ultra, mine too was running way to hot. On a 105 OAT day, my oil temp was indicating 298 degrees!
I installed a:
ü Fuel Commander V by MotoFuel (to richen up the mixture)
ü Stage One AC
ü Vance & Hines Slip-ons
ü Jagg FLH 10 row oil cooler (runs 40% cooler than stock 4 row H.D. cooler)
ü Big Sky Oil Cooler Fan
ü Red Line 20W60 Synthetic Oil
Now on a recent 105 degree day, the highest oil temp was 248 degrees (still a tad higher than H.D's 230 but 50 degrees cooler than before) and no leg burn!
I dont believe that there is a single one Answer fix to the running hot problem but the combination of all of the above solved my problem and I am ecstatic!
Stay safe out there!!!!
Jim
I routinely ride in 90-115 degree Outside Air Temp (OAT); like your 09 Ultra, mine too was running way to hot. On a 105 OAT day, my oil temp was indicating 298 degrees!
I installed a:
ü Fuel Commander V by MotoFuel (to richen up the mixture)
ü Stage One AC
ü Vance & Hines Slip-ons
ü Jagg FLH 10 row oil cooler (runs 40% cooler than stock 4 row H.D. cooler)
ü Big Sky Oil Cooler Fan
ü Red Line 20W60 Synthetic Oil
Now on a recent 105 degree day, the highest oil temp was 248 degrees (still a tad higher than H.D's 230 but 50 degrees cooler than before) and no leg burn!
I dont believe that there is a single one Answer fix to the running hot problem but the combination of all of the above solved my problem and I am ecstatic!
Stay safe out there!!!!
Jim
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3rd Gear
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Eitms
Probably more accurate to say it is included in the price of the bike.And yes, I turn on the EITMS every time I straddle her. Which is probably unnecessary but I started that from day one with this bike. I wanted to make it a habit so I didn't forget. I don't really do a lot of riding around town unless I'm riding to/from work but I just figure it's safer with all the construction going on in and around Weatherford just now. Sometimes coming back in from a ride we get caught up in construction traffic. One day last summer (I was still on the Deluxe then) we were stopped in a long line of traffic and I nearly fainted from the heat - not just weather heat of course, truck and other vehicle exhaust, pavement all around, exhaust from construction equipment, etc. That was a new one for me and scared me pretty thoroughly; I do everything I can to avoid that section of town on the bike (more construction going on there), but I do have to go through there once in awhile.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 501
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From: SW Iowa
+1 on Capt. Itch's message. I recently bought a crotch cooler from him (paid full price) and it definitely works to protect your theighs from the heat.
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Did you know that once you turn the EITMS on it stays on until you turn it off? Before you can turn it on everytime you get on the bike you would first need to turn it off every time also.
Free is a relative concept, hon. Probably more accurate to say it is included in the price of the bike.
And yes, I turn on the EITMS every time I straddle her. Which is probably unnecessary but I started that from day one with this bike. I wanted to make it a habit so I didn't forget. I don't really do a lot of riding around town unless I'm riding to/from work but I just figure it's safer with all the construction going on in and around Weatherford just now. Sometimes coming back in from a ride we get caught up in construction traffic. One day last summer (I was still on the Deluxe then) we were stopped in a long line of traffic and I nearly fainted from the heat - not just weather heat of course, truck and other vehicle exhaust, pavement all around, exhaust from construction equipment, etc. That was a new one for me and scared me pretty thoroughly; I do everything I can to avoid that section of town on the bike (more construction going on there), but I do have to go through there once in awhile.
Probably more accurate to say it is included in the price of the bike.And yes, I turn on the EITMS every time I straddle her. Which is probably unnecessary but I started that from day one with this bike. I wanted to make it a habit so I didn't forget. I don't really do a lot of riding around town unless I'm riding to/from work but I just figure it's safer with all the construction going on in and around Weatherford just now. Sometimes coming back in from a ride we get caught up in construction traffic. One day last summer (I was still on the Deluxe then) we were stopped in a long line of traffic and I nearly fainted from the heat - not just weather heat of course, truck and other vehicle exhaust, pavement all around, exhaust from construction equipment, etc. That was a new one for me and scared me pretty thoroughly; I do everything I can to avoid that section of town on the bike (more construction going on there), but I do have to go through there once in awhile.
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3rd Gear
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You can also try these.... clear, smoked or black. Saw them on a rental Ultra in blacked. Looked good and the gur riding it said all was fine.
http://eglidegoodies.com/id242.html
http://eglidegoodies.com/id242.html
