BG1616

[BG1616]

Newbie from Columbus Ohio

My girlfriend and I purchased a 2012 Harley Tri Glide and we love it. The only bad thing I can say about it is how hot my right leg gets. I have switched to the Vance & Hines true dual exhaust and it made the bike sound great but didn't do much for the heat issue but we are coping with it. My question is I would like to install the lehman running boards but am concerned if it will make the heat issue worse. Has anyone had these put on and did you notice any difference in the heat issue?

My other question is, does anyone have issues getting the bike into neutral when it's hot?

We hope you all have a great new year and ride safe out there.

 

[scuba1954]

Newbie from Columbus Ohio

My girlfriend and I purchased a 2012 Harley Tri Glide and we love it. The only bad thing I can say about it is how hot my right leg gets. I have switched to the Vance & Hines true dual exhaust and it made the bike sound great but didn't do much for the heat issue but we are coping with it. My question is I would like to install the lehman running boards but am concerned if it will make the heat issue worse. Has anyone had these put on and did you notice any difference in the heat issue?

My other question is, does anyone have issues getting the bike into neutral when it's hot?

We hope you all have a great new year and ride safe out there.

Welcome to the site. I am sure you will enjoy your trike. We are not too far away. We live in Middletown, OH.

 

[TouringOn2]

Form one Buckeye to another WELCOME to Trike Talk. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Larry

 

[Sloufoot]

Newbie from Columbus Ohio

My girlfriend and I purchased a 2012 Harley Tri Glide and we love it. The only bad thing I can say about it is how hot my right leg gets. I have switched to the Vance & Hines true dual exhaust and it made the bike sound great but didn't do much for the heat issue but we are coping with it. My question is I would like to install the lehman running boards but am concerned if it will make the heat issue worse. Has anyone had these put on and did you notice any difference in the heat issue?

My other question is, does anyone have issues getting the bike into neutral when it's hot?

We hope you all have a great new year and ride safe out there.

Be sure to use your vents in the lowers wisely ! Also the outer wings on the faring can be used to pull in air to help. The running boards would more than likely raise the heat on your legs. I don't have them, but it seems like it would.
One thing you can do to help your right leg is to move the floor boards out & forward with a kit. But they won't work with the running boards.
Another is to use highway pegs to get your legs away from the engine area. I also raised the tank up some which helped with air circulation some.
Also make sure you aren't running lean from the exhaust change & if you also have a change to the air cleaner.
The clutch might need adjusted. But it also makes a difference what oil is in the primary case. Mine gets touchy when hot also.

 

[Fusionfool]

Highway pegs help a lot, but still around city driving, not going to be able to put your feet up much anyway. I have found the tuner setting was set to lean, I have since richened it up a bit with the help of V&H. This helped cooling quite a bit. Sure you will loose some MPG, but worth it in my opinion.

As for finding N. I have been using Red Line Transmission fluid for the past 10K miles. It makes a huge difference in finding N and making the shifting a bit more quiet.

 

[KJB]

I don't know if there is a reason for this or if it is just my imagination but I seem to find neutral easier if I put it in neutral before I come to a complete stop.

 

[Livin2Ride]

I don't know if there is a reason for this or if it is just my imagination but I seem to find neutral easier if I put it in neutral before I come to a complete stop.

:Agree:

 

[rwhgme]

We have the running boards on our 2010. I didn't notice any more heat. However, after reading about heat issues and possible longevity issues to the engine, I bought a Wards fan and still don't notice the heat issue on my leg. Mind you...it IS warm, but I just ignore it and ride.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

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[Vict-0]

I have the V & H tru duals with Screaming Eagle Air cleaner, and tuner. This helped with the heat, but I thought it could be better.
Then I tried the Nightrider XIED tuners. you can set the ratio to what you want. Put them on and the drop in engine heat was dramatic.
read the instructions, as the ratio that they recomend for the Harley is pretty accurate. when I set them to the recomendations for the Harley engine, the result was a motor that ran considerably smoother and much, much cooler. Little to no backfiring, stalling on startup ect. Much, much smoother and COOLER

 

[geezerglide11441]

I have the V & H tru duals with Screaming Eagle Air cleaner, and tuner. This helped with the heat, but I thought it could be better.
Then I tried the Nightrider XIED tuners. you can set the ratio to what you want. Put them on and the drop in engine heat was dramatic.
read the instructions, as the ratio that they recomend for the Harley is pretty accurate. when I set them to the recomendations for the Harley engine, the result was a motor that ran considerably smoother and much, much cooler. Little to no backfiring, stalling on startup ect. Much, much smoother and COOLER

epper:Adding additional fuel will do it every time!!:clapping:

Roger

 

[DK Custom Products]

The heat off the TG's has never bothered me...but it can bother the engine.

For longevity and performance I do what I can to keep head temp sensor at or below 230 and oil temp at or below 230.

I listened to the folks that said don't worry about oil temps, "that's normal" and had to have my entire top end replaced after the "normal heat" destroyed it.

To answer the OP's questions-

The floorboards, and other strategies may reduce the heat YOU feel, but what the engine is subjected to should be just as important if you want to keep it running well.

After the first 5000 or so mile (takes that long for the tranny to start to break in) if there is trouble getting into neutral at a stop, with the engine running, then, 95% of the time, either the clutch is adjusted wrong or the primary fluid is at the incorrect level.

Kevin

 

[geezerglide11441]

The heat off the TG's has never bothered me...but it can bother the engine.

For longevity and performance I do what I can to keep head temp sensor at or below 230 and oil temp at or below 230.

I listened to the folks that said don't worry about oil temps, "that's normal" and had to have my entire top end replaced after the "normal heat" destroyed it.

To answer the OP's questions-

The floorboards, and other strategies may reduce the heat YOU feel, but what the engine is subjected to should be just as important if you want to keep it running well.

After the first 5000 or so mile (takes that long for the tranny to start to break in) if there is trouble getting into neutral at a stop, with the engine running, then, 95% of the time, either the clutch is adjusted wrong or the primary fluid is at the incorrect level.

Kevin

:Agree: Kevin, 230 is a pretty good oil temp to target. Actually, a good friend of mine is a HD Technician (many years experience) and he maintains that riders generally try to run their bikes too cool. I have several systems/items on my trike to address the heating issues and I usually run from 220 to 230 oil temp and about 240 - 260 head temp.

Roger