Help With Heat
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From:
Help With Heat
Just joined yesterday. Got my new '06 Ultra and it is a beauty. Two problems so far, however, that I need help with. My wife is complaining, just as with my last Ultra, about the heat on her legs from the rear cylinder. Is there nothing that I can do besides removing the lowers for summer riding? I hate to do this. Second thing is that she says that she doesn't have the room in the rear that she did on our old Ultra. I seem to remember somewhere that there was some adjustment that you could do to give her more room. Either move the entire seat forward or the tourpak backward. I have the adjustable backrest and while I'm digging the ride, she's cramped for space. Any help on either topic would certainly be appreciated. This is some bike. I think H-D has finally gotten it right!!! Mac
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 892
Likes: 0
From: Central, IN
RE: Help With Heat
You're right that the tour pak can be moved. It's probably in the forward position. As for the heat, I saw somewhere on here a picture of a heat shield that goes under the seat. Do a search & good luck. Gotta keep mama happy.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Help With Heat
You may also try the adjustable passenger foot pegs by Kuryakyn. They allow for another footing position for the passenger which is actually a few inches forward and upward from the floorboards (farther away from the heat) which helps with the heat and also provides another foot position for general comfort.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,388
Likes: 0
From: Dallas,Texas
RE: Help With Heat
Look on HDF main page under site sponsor's ( NO MORE FRIED THIGHS) is the link to heat shield's for the thighs. BRUCE00 has some said they work great. I think he has a picture some where that shows his . He said less than 30 minutes to put on.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 705
Likes: 8
From: Titusville, FL
RE: Help With Heat
I have the RJS No More Fried Thighs. They definitely help and the install is 30 seconds a side plus another 30 if you use a tie wrap arond the wiring harness to discourage quick removal. Still have heat but it is reduced.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Help With Heat
Thanks for the reply. Is moving the tourpak something I can do or do I need the dealer to do it?? As for the hear, everything I see and read talks about disapating heat for the rider and not the passenger. Taking the lowers off a brand new motorcycle is something I was wishing I could avoid. Thanks again, will look into moving the tourpak.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 705
Likes: 8
From: Titusville, FL
RE: Help With Heat
No More Fried Thighs does reduce the passenger heat but you are correct in that it is most effective for the rider. The 2:1 setup I have helps the passenger and with the NMFT my wife has no complained.
ORIGINAL: mcman
Thanks for the reply. Is moving the tourpak something I can do or do I need the dealer to do it?? As for the hear, everything I see and read talks about disapating heat for the rider and not the passenger. Taking the lowers off a brand new motorcycle is something I was wishing I could avoid. Thanks again, will look into moving the tourpak.
Thanks for the reply. Is moving the tourpak something I can do or do I need the dealer to do it?? As for the hear, everything I see and read talks about disapating heat for the rider and not the passenger. Taking the lowers off a brand new motorcycle is something I was wishing I could avoid. Thanks again, will look into moving the tourpak.
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
From: Fort Worth, Texas
RE: Help With Heat
Look under the Tour Pack and you'll see a molded in guide next to the rear bar which allows for 1" movement....remove the interior liner and adjust bolts from there....very easy
My bike runs cooler now that I've added a few modifications to the motor and got it dynotuned....best money I've ever spent on my bike
Karl
My bike runs cooler now that I've added a few modifications to the motor and got it dynotuned....best money I've ever spent on my bike
Karl
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
Road Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 20
From: Greater St Louis, MO
RE: Help With Heat
If moving the tour pack back on the built in 1" adjustment doesn't get the backrest off of wifey get the Kuryakan Tour Pack relocator kit which will give you up to 2" more. As for the heat I like the RJ Originals. I have the plain ones on my 06 and the little lady said it reduces her heat quite a bit, she even wanted some of that heat back on a cool morning in the mountains.
