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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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On a trip with my 13 day old 2012 FLHTCU and today I noticed my stock A/C cover was blue an very hot.
Sound normal or? My 08 never did this.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Performed any mods on the engine, exhaust, or fuel management at all?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Show us what you are seeing?
 
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Definately not normal. I was riding today (shorts) noticed my ac got a little warm but after I started moving it quickly cooled down. "Blue" !!!!
 
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Completely stock.

I'll take a pic tomorrow when home from trip or at a gas stop then post it.
 
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Is the bike running OK?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Like a champ, pings more than my 08 ever did which means octane or lean so I figure when I map it it'll fix it.
Good to know I can complain to dealer as its not normal. My R muffler is turning gold so it is running hot IMO.
 
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Take your bike as soon as possible to your dealer, you have a lean running issue that needs immediate attention. With what you describe, this is not normal and will end up with replacing the motor.
 
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Hard to tell but it's blue and was crazy hot.
 
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Are you sure you are not seeing the reflection of the back side of the blue exhaust in the ac ??
 
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