Please don't think of this as bashing. Let me fill you on the background of this question.
I worked with a guy years ago who was formerly in a biker gang called 'BPM'. Anyhow he always used to wax on about how the Harleys he used to ride (we're talking 1970s) would always stop running on really hot days and he would drive around helping fellow club members haul their motorcyles home in his truck. He'd always ask if my Honda had the same problem.
Anyhow, I just rode to my girlfriend's house, which is about 10 miles via interstate. It's currently 95 degrees out and very humid. In that 10 miles, I saw four HDs stranded on the side of the road. I stopped to help the two that were in the same direction I was heading. Both riders stated that their bikes just suddenly sputtered and died. I offered a cell and a ride for help but they said they were okay.
I know there are several owners here who do (or did) ride Harleys too. Is the heat issue still common or is it pure myth?
If it's truth, what's the fix to suggest to them next time?
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I worked with a guy years ago who was formerly in a biker gang called 'BPM'. Anyhow he always used to wax on about how the Harleys he used to ride (we're talking 1970s) would always stop running on really hot days and he would drive around helping fellow club members haul their motorcyles home in his truck. He'd always ask if my Honda had the same problem.
Anyhow, I just rode to my girlfriend's house, which is about 10 miles via interstate. It's currently 95 degrees out and very humid. In that 10 miles, I saw four HDs stranded on the side of the road. I stopped to help the two that were in the same direction I was heading. Both riders stated that their bikes just suddenly sputtered and died. I offered a cell and a ride for help but they said they were okay.
I know there are several owners here who do (or did) ride Harleys too. Is the heat issue still common or is it pure myth?
If it's truth, what's the fix to suggest to them next time?
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