110" CVO overheating problems ?
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Tourer
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From: Great Britain
110" CVO overheating problems ?
Hi,
I,m thinking about buying a new 2012 CVO Streetglide but have heard there might be problems witht the engine overheating ?
I,m in the UK so don thave too many people over here to ask.
Is it all hype or is there some truth to it ?
Thanks everyone
Rowle- UK.
I,m thinking about buying a new 2012 CVO Streetglide but have heard there might be problems witht the engine overheating ?
I,m in the UK so don thave too many people over here to ask.
Is it all hype or is there some truth to it ?
Thanks everyone
Rowle- UK.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
lots of riders complain about heat- some wanna hire lawyers.
you sit on top of a motor, it's gonna get hot.
the bigger the motor, the more heat it'll produce.
so that's my take on "my bike is hot posts"
i test rode a 110" cvo last year here in Phoenix at about 95ş- i also rode a couple of 103 and 96 bikes the same day, I didn't notice anything unduly hot.
It's huge hunk of cash, you should take your time and if really serious, test ride the thing.
not to take a swipe at the UK, but let's say the climate there will do a good job cooling the bike compared to here.
Mike
ps for my needs, the bigger motors served no advantage. i went with a 96 and saved a few grand
you sit on top of a motor, it's gonna get hot.
the bigger the motor, the more heat it'll produce.
so that's my take on "my bike is hot posts"
i test rode a 110" cvo last year here in Phoenix at about 95ş- i also rode a couple of 103 and 96 bikes the same day, I didn't notice anything unduly hot.
It's huge hunk of cash, you should take your time and if really serious, test ride the thing.
not to take a swipe at the UK, but let's say the climate there will do a good job cooling the bike compared to here.
Mike
ps for my needs, the bigger motors served no advantage. i went with a 96 and saved a few grand
Road Master
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From: Where ever I lay my head...
Early 110's had big issues. A lot of the major issues have since been worked out.
Replacing the stock head pipe with a catless pipe goes a long way to cooling it down.
With that said, both my 103" and 110" run hot, but as said it is due to discplacment.
On my 103" I had the head gasket replaced due to oil seeping along the bottom of the rear cylinder in the direction the bike leans. It was very slight and was just discoloration and didn't drip or puddle.
Replacing the stock head pipe with a catless pipe goes a long way to cooling it down.
With that said, both my 103" and 110" run hot, but as said it is due to discplacment.
On my 103" I had the head gasket replaced due to oil seeping along the bottom of the rear cylinder in the direction the bike leans. It was very slight and was just discoloration and didn't drip or puddle.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: London, England
Don't even think about it!
Got my CVO SG about 3 months ago and know I'll never go back to a non CVO!
Every time I ride it I love it more and more.
Head pipe change reduces the heat build up and yes, in traffic it can get hot, once your on the open road it's not an issue at all.
Just enjoy!!
P Daddy
Got my CVO SG about 3 months ago and know I'll never go back to a non CVO!
Every time I ride it I love it more and more.
Head pipe change reduces the heat build up and yes, in traffic it can get hot, once your on the open road it's not an issue at all.
Just enjoy!!
P Daddy
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From: Vancouver Island B.C.
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
Don't even think about it!
Got my CVO SG about 3 months ago and know I'll never go back to a non CVO!
Every time I ride it I love it more and more.
Head pipe change reduces the heat build up and yes, in traffic it can get hot, once your on the open road it's not an issue at all.
Just enjoy!!
P Daddy
Got my CVO SG about 3 months ago and know I'll never go back to a non CVO!
Every time I ride it I love it more and more.
Head pipe change reduces the heat build up and yes, in traffic it can get hot, once your on the open road it's not an issue at all.
Just enjoy!!
P Daddy
Last edited by heavymetalthunder; Sep 11, 2011 at 09:19 AM.
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