UC Hot?
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
UC Hot?
I'm thinking of buying a 08 UC. I have read independent reviews and for the most part were good, but many complained of the heat off the engine.
One guy said he should have bought an 09 with the heat shields. Are they really that hot?
One guy said he should have bought an 09 with the heat shields. Are they really that hot?
Last edited by ironhorse110ci; Nov 3, 2010 at 05:33 PM.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,755
Likes: 12
From: Commerce, Mich.
If you are doing parades in suimmer heat...YES...Most times...only when stopped. My 08 is pretty much stock as far as engine mods, and sure, it gets warm...but its NOT all that bad and when you are doing 80 MPH down the freeway, you won't feel it at all.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,341
Likes: 714
07 and 08 have some heat issuies(thanx to the epa)some find a 100$set of heat shields make it bearable,with a stg1 and heat sheilds its a non issuie,aftermarket headpipes and just as cool as any other years.
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Thanks, I didn't think they were as hot as some claimed. One even went a far as saying his gf got 2nd degree burns!! lol
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,498
Likes: 19
From: East Alton, IL
I have 33,000 miles on my '08 and with the exception of Sturgis intown traffic once, I haven't had a heat problem. I did install the under seat heat deflectors from HD.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
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
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,216
Likes: 102
From: Central Illinois
I think the '08 Ultras come with the heat shields from the factory. If not, they are a fairly easy instal on an '08. An '07, like mine, are a bit more difficult from what I hear.