Still looks like it will cook your leg

smitty901 · Nov 14th, 2008, 10:07 PM

I am not saying I won't buy a water cooled HD , but I darn sure will go kicking a screaming.
It's a motorcycle not a car without doors. New stuff new ways of doing things are nice .
These newer bike run good and run a lot more trouable free than any thing in the past, but along with that comes more parts, more stuff to break specila tools and equipment to figure it out.
The heat not that bad ,And I ride a lot of miles in any kind of weather.

Merlynn · Nov 14th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Just my 2 cents but my 09 Ultra has way less heat issues than my 07 Road King I traded in for it. No heat issue at all for the passenger, none on the left side. Right rider leg yes some in stop and go traffic. Will go synthetic at the 1K service. Meantime moving my right leg to the right side of the floorboard works. I absolutely am impressed with this bike. And I live in south florida!

smitty901 · Nov 14th, 2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlynn

Just my 2 cents but my 09 Ultra has way less heat issues than my 07 Road King I traded in for it. No heat issue at all for the passenger, none on the left side. Right rider leg yes some in stop and go traffic. Will go synthetic at the 1K service. Meantime moving my right leg to the right side of the floorboard works. I absolutely am impressed with this bike. And I live in south florida!

The rerouting of the cross over pipe was a big change on the 09.
Also I would bet that if you hooked it up to test equipment you will find that it runs a bit richer when it needs it.

Hobbit · Nov 15th, 2008, 10:11 AM

my 09 has rear cylinder shields installed as stock andi noticed no heat at all, infact it runs better than the 08 heritage and with much much less heat and the power is smooth and linear no hicups

smitty901 · Nov 15th, 2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hobbit

my 09 has rear cylinder shields installed as stock andi noticed no heat at all, infact it runs better than the 08 heritage and with much much less heat and the power is smooth and linear no hicups

Hobbit don't tell anyone it is a secert they did something with the Programing these 09's handel fuel a bit differently than 08's.
now adding fuel can not make a big difference but when combined with rerouted ehaust and sheild it can add up.

Merlynn · Nov 15th, 2008, 12:25 PM

Forgot to add that along with the stage one I added a SERT so the bike is getting a little more fuel as well. The tuner makes a wonderful difference, bike weighs more than the RK but is quicker!

Nov 14th, 2008, 10:07 PM	#21
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,952 My Mood:	Re: Still looks like it will cook your leg I am not saying I won't buy a water cooled HD , but I darn sure will go kicking a screaming. It's a motorcycle not a car without doors. New stuff new ways of doing things are nice . These newer bike run good and run a lot more trouable free than any thing in the past, but along with that comes more parts, more stuff to break specila tools and equipment to figure it out. The heat not that bad ,And I ride a lot of miles in any kind of weather. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 14th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#22
Merlynn Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Nov 14th, 2007 Posts: 151 My Mood:	Re: Still looks like it will cook your leg Just my 2 cents but my 09 Ultra has way less heat issues than my 07 Road King I traded in for it. No heat issue at all for the passenger, none on the left side. Right rider leg yes some in stop and go traffic. Will go synthetic at the 1K service. Meantime moving my right leg to the right side of the floorboard works. I absolutely am impressed with this bike. And I live in south florida!

Nov 15th, 2008, 10:11 AM	#24
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 8,733 My Mood:	Re: Still looks like it will cook your leg my 09 has rear cylinder shields installed as stock andi noticed no heat at all, infact it runs better than the 08 heritage and with much much less heat and the power is smooth and linear no hicups __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 15th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#26
Merlynn Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Nov 14th, 2007 Posts: 151 My Mood:	Re: Still looks like it will cook your leg Forgot to add that along with the stage one I added a SERT so the bike is getting a little more fuel as well. The tuner makes a wonderful difference, bike weighs more than the RK but is quicker!

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