Heat off engine

[DK Custom Products]

The first Harley I owned was in 1970 it was a Worchester mass. police 1967 servi car so I have owned a few at 13 years old we beat the crap out of that thing on the dirt roads , I have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on these P.O.S. What else in the world can you buy that they give you a 900 page parts & accessory catalog ? That's like hay sucker want power $6000. Radio you can hear $3000. A seat that don't hurt $800. wheels that will not corrode $2500. oh want some chrome $5000. HOW ABOUT SHOCKS $1000. Ya that makes it your own !!! Not bad for $50000. bad lifters, bad compensators ,bad oil pumps , bad suspension , when I bought my honda my wife would not ride on it after awhile she did the new tri she has not , says it still rides like that old rigid frame servi car !! HA HA HA

Yeah, I hear ya. We have not spent nearly as much, nor had nearly the problems, but I hear you.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

I even had to do that to my Indian and it's still a bike, when the EPA got wind of certain conditions that made the bike perform quite well. They ruined my bike and once I got it tuned back to nearly what it was I've not allowed them to touch it again with their so called "performance" recalls that they snookered us with before.

Yes, I've heard the same thing regarding Indians. We periodically get calls from Indian owners asking if we have parts to cool down their heat issues.

Unfortunately we do not have time to make all the parts for Harley's that we want...so no time to even think about developing parts for Indians.

Kevin

 

[David792]

You sure picked an issue that generates a lot of varied comments. We all seem to have different heat/cold tolerances. I have ridden a bunch when the temps are over 100 degrees. I don't have Love Jugs or any other after market cooling options. I do however, wear Olympia mesh over pants when I have to hit the interstates. They are very efficient at keeping the heat off my legs. For short rides around town or into the mountains I mostly just wear blue jeans (sorry, but not sorry to all my ATGATT friends). I can feel the difference, but it's certainly not unbearable.

Good luck and have fun working it out. BTW... i did bolt on the rider floorboard spacers and they seem to help.

 

[kwkride]

. . . I do however, wear Olympia mesh over pants when I have to hit the interstates. They are very efficient at keeping the heat off my legs. . . .

I wear Olympia mesh over pants too. They obviously make a heck of a difference because I've never had an issue with engine heat even when it's 100 degrees out.

 

[DWKJR]

I wear Olympia mesh over pants too. They obviously make a heck of a difference because I've never had an issue with engine heat even when it's 100 degrees out.

I also have heating issue. Wanting to start with a Tank lift. I believe I will run into issues with the tank lift hitting the handlebars when turning left or right. I have installed LA Chopper Twin Peaks 12" with 1.5" in dia. Been looking into DK Customs Deluxe Tank Lift. Here are a few pix's showing the clearance issues I am foreseeing.

 

[hogcowboy]

I ran into a similar problem with my Indian when I installed Rox risers. I was able to file down the riser but I have no idea what you can do with your handlebars. Might it mean different handlebars?:Shrug::Shrug::Shrug:

 

[DWKJR]

I ran into a similar problem with my Indian when I installed Rox risers. I was able to file down the riser but I have no idea what you can do with your handlebars. Might it mean different handlebars?:Shrug::Shrug::Shrug:

Thanks hog, i was thinking that as well. I will go with Cool Jugs if spending that kind of money.

 

[Sully]

I rode today but the temp was only 98. I have Love Jugs Fans, and they do help with cooling the motor down. I only feel the Hot Air when I'm stopped, but all I do is move my foot / leg onto the foot pegs to miss the flow of hot air. . Works for me.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I also have heating issue. Wanting to start with a Tank lift. I believe I will run into issues with the tank lift hitting the handlebars when turning left or right. I have installed LA Chopper Twin Peaks 12" with 1.5" in dia. Been looking into DK Customs Deluxe Tank Lift. Here are a few pix's showing the clearance issues I am foreseeing.

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You can check for clearance really easily, take about 10 minutes, then you will know-

[FONT=&quot]1. Take the bolts out of the front of your tank.

2. Loosen (do not remove) the bolt(s) at the rear of your tank, slide the tank all the way back in the slots.

3. Turn your handlebars all the way to the left and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues.

4. Turn your handlebars all the way to the right and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues.[/FONT]

Be careful when lifting your tank, you do not want to hit against something (forks, handlebars, trees, blinkers, etc.) when checking for clearance.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

We're in the middle of a Multi-Part Series of videos on this subject. We have the first 4 out now, below is the first one in the series. #5 will be out this weekend.



Kevin

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

My 17 still has the cat and stock tune and compared to my 16 with the cat removed and a tune the difference is night and day,this 17 is HOT but this too will change.As far as doing mods i cant remember one single time i havent changed something on any of my bikes domestic or import and i have been riding for 49 years no one makes the "perfect" bike to fit everyone.

 

[bostonwatch]

chaps

wear chaps with nothing under, strange looks only when you get off!

No one notices at 80 on the highway!

 

[Snowyowl]

leaning about the heat on a 2019 tri glide

So almost two weeks ago I went on my third group ride. Being a woman I was wearing my favorite pair of women's jean that have some stretch to them. Our ride was over 200 miles with two gas station breaks. Just under half way through the ride my right leg was heating up. I was moving my leg every where I could to get it away from the motor. The temps that day while we rode was 95 - 105 or so. At our last stop I told a few people that my leg hurt and was hot. They all said yup bikes get hot and trike get hotter. Well I finally got home. I was in so much pain it felt like my leg was on fire. Well it kinda was....we think the jeans with the mixed materials in them heated up and burned me. I sit here almost two weeks later with burn blisters healing. So for know I guess I'll be wearing my half chaps with some kinda knee wrap...pic was taken yesterday.

 

[nucseal]

So almost two weeks ago I went on my third group ride. Being a woman I was wearing my favorite pair of women's jean that have some stretch to them. Our ride was over 200 miles with two gas station breaks. Just under half way through the ride my right leg was heating up. I was moving my leg every where I could to get it away from the motor. The temps that day while we rode was 95 - 105 or so. At our last stop I told a few people that my leg hurt and was hot. They all said yup bikes get hot and trike get hotter. Well I finally got home. I was in so much pain it felt like my leg was on fire. Well it kinda was....we think the jeans with the mixed materials in them heated up and burned me. I sit here almost two weeks later with burn blisters healing. So for know I guess I'll be wearing my half chaps with some kinda knee wrap...pic was taken yesterday.

Kevlar Chaps work great in keeping heat of the leg. Had the same heat problem as you, although did not get blistered.

Look at Kevlar Chaps on this site. Very reasonable and custom made.

https://www.coloradochaps.com/chap-fabrics.html

 

[Snowyowl]

Kevlar Chaps work great in keeping heat of the leg. Had the same heat problem as you, although did not get blistered.

Look at Kevlar Chaps on this site. Very reasonable and custom made.

https://www.coloradochaps.com/chap-fabrics.html

I have full chaps and half chaps. I did not think I would need them. I also thought it would be to hot out to wear them. I guess I'll be wearing them now.

 

[rhino 2]

So almost two weeks ago I went on my third group ride. Being a woman I was wearing my favorite pair of women's jean that have some stretch to them. Our ride was over 200 miles with two gas station breaks. Just under half way through the ride my right leg was heating up. I was moving my leg every where I could to get it away from the motor. The temps that day while we rode was 95 - 105 or so. At our last stop I told a few people that my leg hurt and was hot. They all said yup bikes get hot and trike get hotter. Well I finally got home. I was in so much pain it felt like my leg was on fire. Well it kinda was....we think the jeans with the mixed materials in them heated up and burned me. I sit here almost two weeks later with burn blisters healing. So for know I guess I'll be wearing my half chaps with some kinda knee wrap...pic was taken yesterday.

If you had floor board extensions that will move your legs/thighs out and away from hugging the hot engine...When i put them on 17 Tri-Glide my jeans stopped rubbing the gas tank....

 

[paws]

When riding in the high heat with jeans the tops of my legs (knee to groin) get very hot in the direct sun on a long ride...the skin gets very red..almost unbearable. i have often toyed with the idea of buying a Kewel vest that you soak in water, cutting it up to fit only that area and sewing Velcro straps on them to secure them around the leg. I may contact the Colorado Chaps people to see if they could customize something like that..Thanks Nuc!

 

[Snowyowl]

leg wrap

When riding in the high heat with jeans the tops of my legs (knee to groin) get very hot in the direct sun on a long ride...the skin gets very red..almost unbearable. i have often toyed with the idea of buying a Kewel vest that you soak in water, cutting it up to fit only that area and sewing Velcro straps on them to secure them around the leg. I may contact the Colorado Chaps people to see if they could customize something like that..Thanks Nuc!

I bought some ironing board cover material and leather. I'm going to have a lady sew them together with straps and make me a knee wrap. Hopefully that helps.

 

[LadyonaMission]

If you had floor board extensions that will move your legs/thighs out and away from hugging the hot engine...When i put them on 17 Tri-Glide my jeans stopped rubbing the gas tank....

I have the floorboard extensions on my Freewheeler. They are worth every penny.

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/foot-controls-pedals-extensions-c164-234.htm

 

[Sunman]

I have the floorboard extensions on my Freewheeler. They are worth every penny. http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/foot-controls-pedals-extensions-c164-234.htm

+1

 

[PosseRider]

+2

 

[seniorsgt]

i wear knee length lite/hiking weight smartwool sock just did 2700 miles a week ago no problem. I do have the tank lift and deflectors plus floorboard extentions

 

[hogcowboy]

If you had floor board extensions that will move your legs/thighs out and away from hugging the hot engine...When i put them on 17 Tri-Glide my jeans stopped rubbing the gas tank....

Doing this might also allow for more free flowing air which could lower, but only slightly, the heat in that area. I know it makes a big difference on my Indian provided I have the vents open. In winter that very heat is welcomed. Damned if you do and damned if you don't sort of thing.

 

[Fearless]

+3 I thought they (floorboard extenders) were OEM I didn't know till I started to take it apart for handle bar change a long time ago... Shop manual did not show those parts LOL... Ride safe Fred

 

[Inky]

So almost two weeks ago I went on my third group ride. Being a woman I was wearing my favorite pair of women's jean that have some stretch to them. Our ride was over 200 miles with two gas station breaks. Just under half way through the ride my right leg was heating up. I was moving my leg every where I could to get it away from the motor. The temps that day while we rode was 95 - 105 or so. At our last stop I told a few people that my leg hurt and was hot. They all said yup bikes get hot and trike get hotter. Well I finally got home. I was in so much pain it felt like my leg was on fire. Well it kinda was....we think the jeans with the mixed materials in them heated up and burned me. I sit here almost two weeks later with burn blisters healing. So for know I guess I'll be wearing my half chaps with some kinda knee wrap...pic was taken yesterday.

I also have a 2019 Tri-Glide and this happened to me as well. I was going from Kingman AZ to Las Vegas NV in June, outside temps were 105 to 108, my leg was burning. That night at the hotel I had blisters on my right calf with a lot of swelling and redness.

I wore Levi's so I don't suspect it was the jean material, more like hot engine temperatures. After talking with the Harley Tech, he suggested I have the cat removed from pipes and have them ceramic coated.

If HD knows of the extreme heat issue, they should do something to fix it!

 

[rhino 2]

I also have a 2019 Tri-Glide and this happened to me as well. I was going from Kingman AZ to Las Vegas NV in June, outside temps were 105 to 108, my leg was burning. That night at the hotel I had blisters on my right calf with a lot of swelling and redness.

I wore Levi's so I don't suspect it was the jean material, more like hot engine temperatures. After talking with the Harley Tech, he suggested I have the cat removed from pipes and have them ceramic coated.

If HD knows of the extreme heat issue, they should do something to fix it!

Jovi...........Welcome to Trike Talk....:wave4:....

 

[hogcowboy]

I also have a 2019 Tri-Glide and this happened to me as well. I was going from Kingman AZ to Las Vegas NV in June, outside temps were 105 to 108, my leg was burning. That night at the hotel I had blisters on my right calf with a lot of swelling and redness.

I wore Levi's so I don't suspect it was the jean material, more like hot engine temperatures. After talking with the Harley Tech, he suggested I have the cat removed from pipes and have them ceramic coated.

If HD knows of the extreme heat issue, they should do something to fix it!

They would be happy to but it's the EPA that has them under control. So thank your government here.

 

[rhino 2]

They would be happy to but it's the EPA that has them under control. So thank your government here.

All they 'Harley has to do to fix the problem with hot pipes is to add a warning sticker saying '''

CAUTION! PIPES ARE HOT...DON'T HUG THEM WITH YOUR LEGS!!...

Similar to hot coffee.....Don't hold the cup in your crotch!....

 

[windsurfed]

Cheap remedy for heat on leg issue.

My left leg is fine on the tri glide. Right leg got pretty hot on my last trip at 95 degrees on the highway. Fortunately I anticipated the situation and had earlier purchased 2 hand welding glove reflective heat shields. (The shields are about 5" wide and 7 /1/2" long) Cut the straps on the back and sewed velcro straps on so they could extend around my leg calf (easy on easy off) where the heat was extreme. It wasn't a miracle, but I could easily stand the heat with my foot fully on the foot board. It worked great. A 6" wide x 10" long would be perfect. The other one was for the wife. I'm not going to let no little heat problem ruin my day of riding. All was well.