Too Hot to ride
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I have a new 2012 Ultra Classic. My wife and I tried to go for a ride but the engine heat buildup was so bad that my wife could not take it. The temp outside was 100, but she said the heat off the engine was just too bad. Anyone else have this problem and if so any solutions??
Last edited by iclick; Jun 26, 2012 at 08:48 PM.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
They have one. You buy the bike, you get third-degree burns on your thighs, and they'll then sell you a pipe that runs cooler. They may even have an HD-brand burn ointment. It's brilliant marketing.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 614
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From: Houston
well its gonna be another hot record setting simmer, I meant Summer.
I bought my 11 SG last July 15 in the middle of our hottest summer and rode the crap out of her with no problems...except....
I rode it more than I washed it. Bugs got onto the shiny part of the fins on the motor, dried and petrofied and stuck on there, ruined my shiny engine, no more shine, 19,000 miles and 11 months and this engine looks like an 8 year old engine.
So Heat Sucks....
I bought my 11 SG last July 15 in the middle of our hottest summer and rode the crap out of her with no problems...except....
I rode it more than I washed it. Bugs got onto the shiny part of the fins on the motor, dried and petrofied and stuck on there, ruined my shiny engine, no more shine, 19,000 miles and 11 months and this engine looks like an 8 year old engine.
So Heat Sucks....
These do work pretty well good answer or buy her some long legged boots.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 158
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From: Colorado
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 171
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From: central Texas
There is not much you can do about the heat. I rode some this last Sunday. It was 100f here in Houston.
It all boils down to how bad do you want to ride? I am use to it and been in the south Texas all my life. That doesn't mean I like it though. I have days where I just would rather not deal with the heat, like today........lol
It all boils down to how bad do you want to ride? I am use to it and been in the south Texas all my life. That doesn't mean I like it though. I have days where I just would rather not deal with the heat, like today........lol
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Biloxi, MS
Was 100F on the way home from work today - I was soaking wet by time I got home... needless to say, the ride to work in the early AM was way more comfortable.
And yes, my 2008 103 (with no cat) gets pretty darn hot.
Regardless, 100F or 20F outside, I ride...
And yes, my 2008 103 (with no cat) gets pretty darn hot.
Regardless, 100F or 20F outside, I ride...