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Apr 13, 2012 | 03:54 PM

birdmandave

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From: FL

Concerned with overheat

Are there any tell tale signs your bike is getting ready to overheat? I was riding home in So. Fla last week and had to stop for train that went on forever. The 01 UC was getting pretty damn hot. Since I saw no end in site for the train, I shut the bike off. Was told by some not good to do. Any other advice on riding in high 80 close to 90 degree weather would be appreciated.

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Apr 13, 2012 | 04:34 PM

baust55

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From: nebraska

i always turn my bike off right away for a long train ...........or waiting for a pilot car in a costruction zone.

Apr 13, 2012 | 04:37 PM

robbie52

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From: Augusta, GA

I you don't shut it off, it will get hotter.

Apr 13, 2012 | 05:00 PM

mywifeishot

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From: Va. Beach Va.

I always shut mine off when there is going to be any kind of extended stop . Dont leave it running or you will fry your legs off .

Apr 13, 2012 | 05:27 PM

MASpartan

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From: Washington, DC

i shut my bike down as well for trains.... you're right it gets really HOT

Apr 13, 2012 | 05:29 PM

smitty901

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More miles than you would believe on Hd never had one melt yet.
I been looking for the one that melted still can not find it.
Not that big a deal.

Apr 13, 2012 | 05:33 PM

Weavr99FLHT

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I've spent 2 hours to travel 2 miles in Chicago rush hour/construction in 95+ temps. left bike running the whole time (traffic would move 20 ft every few minutes) and not an issue. the two non-HD bikes with me had all sorts of problems. I just let the bike idle, didn't play with the throttle so everyone could hear how cool I am. Don't worry about it. If you've ever checked out the R&D facility, these things go thru much worse than a long idle on a hot day.