2014 HD Tri Glide Heat
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I agree with you about spending your money on what you like. I do to - guns/gold/and stuff for the Harley.
I do not have a heat problem with mine - maybe I have a higher heat tolerance then most. I just brought in mine for the 1K service and they gave me a '14 Street Guide loaner - now that is one hot bike. Sure glad my TG isn't as hot as that.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wild-Pig-He...Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c3fce866b&vxp=mtr
THIS IS MY SECOND ONE I HAVE BOUGHT AND THEY WORK. No need to buy those expensive head pipes this guy takes yours back and sends you 50 back nice deal
Heat is very subjective, Way back when' I stopped by Malcolm Forbes dealership He was part owner, As I pulled up on a new Suzuki Malcolm was standing outside, The first thing he said to me was you'll be selling that bike soon 'You won't like the heat coming off of that engine.... Was it hot yes it was' much hotter than riding in a air-condition car, But you have to Remember your riding on top of a heat pump....I think it was Truman who said ;If you can't stand the heat don't cook Pasta... Or something like that... 
DON'T TOUCH IT!!! You are under warranty. If the bike is that hot, something is wrong. Engine oil under normal circumstances in usually under 300* IF you idle a lot, sit in traffic, or ride very slowly in a high gear you can lug your engine and heat it up. If your leg is burning, it probably isn't the Catalytic Converter. It is located under your right foot. Exhaust gas is around 1200 to 1400 degrees, cat or no cat. If you, or your wife is burning your leg, try moving the pegs, or moving your leg position. We ride '09 and '11 trikes. I put floorboard extensions on both bikes. That inch makes all the difference in the world, and cost about $80 instead of a couple of grand. Also look at your riding position. I've seen new riders with their legs wrapped around the tank and engine in a death grip.
Good Luck
Good Luck
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The ETIMS activates at every stop when the outside temps are above 75 or 80 degrees. This is my second trike. My first was a 2010 and my heating issues went away by removal of the cat and lower fairings in the summer. The 2014 you can't remove the fairings. The heat from the radiators are now part of the problem. I have already changed the rear passenger foot pegs for my wife. I am removing replacing the entire exhaust removing the cat this week. The 2014 trike when stock is hotter then the 2010. With the new cooling vests, removal of the cat and the new dyno I hope this all helps. Other then the heat the trike is very nice and looking forward to my next ride. Have a good summer.
When dealing with my heat issues I was able to accomplish increased performance as well. Not only the riding heat for my wife and I but when pulling the bike back in the garage after a run it would sit there and crackle for 10 min as it cooled. Being a member of CVOharley.com as well heat and performance are big topics. Overwhelmingly members are running Fullsac header pipes and muffler inserts, along with TTS Master Tune. You then get to keep OME mufflers and the heat shields cover the header pipes that you can't even see them. The bike pulls like 2 plow horses and runs amazingly cooler. When I pull it in the garage now I don't hear a sound out of it. All for under $1,500.
How many miles do you have on your trike right now, I wonder if it would cool down some with miles put on? A tight engine will run hotter than a broken in engine.
I agree. I liked the extenders, but unfortunatly they don't make them for the '14 because of the brake. Another item that helps is the Crotch Cooler by Capt. Itch.
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I have 780 miles on it now.
Try to give it until you have 2,000 miles on it and see if there is any improvement. Your engine is actually still breaking in. With the 14's being so new I would be hesitant to make many changes that could impact the warranty.
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According to the Harley dealer that is replacing my exhaust, the removal of the cat and installing the other related stuff doesn't void my warranty. Thank you for your help.
Maybe in your dealers eyes.... But removing that stuff is considered tampering with emissions controls.. Just saying...
Do you have that in writing? While it may be true in your Dealers eyes, consider this....if you have a catastrophic failure away from home and go to a local Dealer for warranty, work, they can, and may, deny coverage due to any changes you've made. In addition, if they then notify Harley, it could totally void your warranty, even at your local Dealer, unless they cover it locally.
:Agree:All it takes is something large enough to go wrong that it requires a visit from the district rep and it could be game over. The small things the local dealer can repair without question, the big stuff at times can require the rep to see it 1st hand. These folks don't have anyone's interest in mind except Harley Davidson's.
Then you have the wild card of the dealer 1,000 miles from home who has a straight laced service manager playing a game of CYA because his techs suck at trouble shooting. This wild card will tattle to mommy that customer fiddled with his toy and caused it to break.
One thing I've learned over the years is not many dealers understand the warranty very well. Some want to please the customer, or take his or her money, but in doing so they can also set the customer up for grief.
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I had an issue with my tour pac back in 2003. There was a crack in the lip by the latch and the paint was cracking. Well everyone knows paint isn't covered in the warranty. The service writer, salesman, service manager, parts manager, general manager and a part owner all agreed it was the fiberglass that was the fault and should be covered. All this time H-D corporate said it was a paint issue.
Finally the district rep came to see it and said it looks like everyone was right - it's the fiberglass's fault. A week later we got the results = IT WAS A PAINT ISSUE AND IS NOT COVERED.
At the time I had the bike in to get a 6 speed put in. I told the dealer to forget about it. A couple days later the dealer called me and said they were going to replace the tour pac. Not sure if they were eating the cost or not - I didn't care. I think they didn't want to lose all that service/pats money.
So get it in writing what the dealer will abide by. If that even makes any differnce. Good Luck
Finally the district rep came to see it and said it looks like everyone was right - it's the fiberglass's fault. A week later we got the results = IT WAS A PAINT ISSUE AND IS NOT COVERED.
At the time I had the bike in to get a 6 speed put in. I told the dealer to forget about it. A couple days later the dealer called me and said they were going to replace the tour pac. Not sure if they were eating the cost or not - I didn't care. I think they didn't want to lose all that service/pats money.
So get it in writing what the dealer will abide by. If that even makes any differnce. Good Luck
Peter A.
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TOTALLY agree - your local dealer will be the/could be the breaking point - if he is a GOOD one he will normaly take care
of his customers - while out on the road you sometimes face a
grap shoot, fortunately I have a good one and he likes to take
of his good customers.
I am very lucky to live in the vicinity of several dealers so I have the option of WHERE I want to spend those hard earned retirement $'s.
RIDE SAFE ALL AND ENJOY THIS UP-COMING SUMMER!!
epper:
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of his customers - while out on the road you sometimes face a
grap shoot, fortunately I have a good one and he likes to take
of his good customers.
I am very lucky to live in the vicinity of several dealers so I have the option of WHERE I want to spend those hard earned retirement $'s.
RIDE SAFE ALL AND ENJOY THIS UP-COMING SUMMER!!
epper::clapping:
Not sure if they still do, but dealers get what is called customer satisfaction moneys they can use for replacing certain items. I'm betting your dealer dug into that kitty to make you happy.
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</div>I have a 13 and am set to try the Rush Exhaust as its ceramic coated inside and outside not sure if it will help their heat and shove it
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</div>I have a 13 and am set to try the Rush Exhaust as its ceramic coated inside and outside not sure if it will help their heat and shove it
I have a 13 TG and my trouble started leaving Sturgis where I live and bought it but work in Seattle Wa. Left with trike me short I needed to be back in short time so hurried. when I got to Spokane I was burning up both days (over 95 degrees). Blistered my right leg(no Chaps) I've spoke to the HD hear and a very good Mech. They say new A/C, pipes, and a Tuner to the tune of 2 bills plus. with not a lot of a sure cure. I found a fan system Love Juggs' fan sounds interesting but will see. Good Luck with the 14.
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</div>Whatever fans you put on will all blow the hot air out the right side more than original. It does help with the engine temps, but that heat has to go somewhere.<br />
One of the best cures for leg heat is to get your leg out of the heat ! In other words, put on highway foot pegs.
Also you can put foot board extenders on that help a lot.<br />
Also the pipes & muffs will help some. Be sure to have it tuned if you do the pipes & air cleaner. Otherwise you will be running lean. The best for this is either the TTS or Power Vision flash tuners. They both do a great job of a complete tune. <br />
Also a fan cooled oil cooler will help keep the oil cooled down. Jagg is one of the best. But you can also buy a pair of fans for the OEM cooler.<br />
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</div>Whatever fans you put on will all blow the hot air out the right side more than original. It does help with the engine temps, but that heat has to go somewhere.<br />
One of the best cures for leg heat is to get your leg out of the heat ! In other words, put on highway foot pegs.
Also you can put foot board extenders on that help a lot.<br />
Also the pipes & muffs will help some. Be sure to have it tuned if you do the pipes & air cleaner. Otherwise you will be running lean. The best for this is either the TTS or Power Vision flash tuners. They both do a great job of a complete tune. <br />
Also a fan cooled oil cooler will help keep the oil cooled down. Jagg is one of the best. But you can also buy a pair of fans for the OEM cooler.<br />
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when i first got the 2014, it was HOT! did a screaming Eagle stage one, air Cleaner, tune and vance and hines true duals. knocked the heat down pretty good.
then i installed the Nightrider Xied with attached tuner. what a differance!
Set it to 13.9 bike runs great and much ,much cooler.
it was 90 degrees with high humidity yesterday here, and the heat was very managable, not bad at all.
i have not had any issue's with the water cooling system.
bike runs great. use it for commutting and ride every day
then i installed the Nightrider Xied with attached tuner. what a differance!
Set it to 13.9 bike runs great and much ,much cooler.
it was 90 degrees with high humidity yesterday here, and the heat was very managable, not bad at all.
i have not had any issue's with the water cooling system.
bike runs great. use it for commutting and ride every day
As others have said .... put mileage on it! New it's damn tight and makes a lot of heat. Everyone panics at this time. My 2014 (stock exhaust) has almost 4K miles and my heat panic is over and runs cooler each ride. I stay out of traffic.
Bob
I'm goona bet it doesn't run cooler , Its just that you learned to tolerate it....[use to it]
ie; Foot position, Staying out of traffic, Among others...
HI, try using DEi exhaust wrap under your heat shields, you will not notice it. Follow directions and use the adhesive spray coating they sell. To do a proper job you have to remove the header. This helps with the exhaust heat and also your engine will perform better. Your Warranty will not be affected. It worked on my 2010 FLHXXX Street Glide Trike.When the bike was new I MELTED a LeNale Engineering Fan, the back of the fan completely melted and it was installed on the horn bracket and I moved the horn as per instructions.<br />
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