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- GL1800 R1200RT NC700
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What heat problem?
Suzanne would like that also.My '05 runs hot also. Many promises of fixes on this forum, but after 11 years of ownership and trying them all it still puts off a lot of heat. Rode a K1600 a couple weeks ago that I couldn't tell that it was even running based on the lack of heat on my legs.
Good Luck
That she did.Suzanne would like that also.
As far as finding a carb synch gage, try doing what I did. I posted that I was looking for a carb synch gage to borrow and another member responded. He shipped it to me, I did the synch and shipped it back along with a check for his shipping costs. I will not name the member as I don't want him to feel committed to someone else because of me.Thanks for the reply Igofar! I don't want to hijack RobbieAG's thread too much....
I do ride with the stock windshield quite high, it's so quiet and peaceful behind that big thing on the highway. I also run the seat in the low position since I got the RDL seat. But I don't have any heat issues at the tank or seat, it's all at the front of my legs. The lower frame and fairing in front of my shins gets quite hot. I do agree that your legs are tucked behind the fairing quite nicely. This means very little air flow, but it's sure nice in the colder weather or rain.
I'm 5'10" and about 170 lbs. I do leave room where my legs are at the seat and tank..... Driving with the balls of my feet on the pegs seems to help.
I'm using a hiflo air filter with new iridium plugs. The bike runs and works flawlessly, just gets hot. Changing to diesel oil with a throttle body sync will be next on my list. I'm not sure w,here I can find that sync gauge though around here..... thanks for the info.....
I did already read the "different take on the heat" thread. I'll have to experiment to see which change has the biggest benefit to my bike. It seems they don't react all the same....
Hey, Cat, you stole my line. I was going to suggest not touching the frame.If the frame is too hot to touch, I would suggest to stop touching it!
Seriously, though, IgoFarmakes some valid points about how to deal with the heat. I am in agreement with him about not cutting large holes in the inner fairing or removing them completely. If the radiator doesn't get enough air directed through it, you could possibly wind up ruining your engine. The oil he is recommending is heavier than factory oil and, as such, will do a better job of carrying engine heat away through the oil cooler. Getting some airflow around the fairing with some wings will help quite a bit, as will some changes in riding pants.
I must be one of the fortunate owners that doesn't have the issues with heat. It is no worse than any other bike I have owned, most of which were rather hot running air cooled bikes with the hot heads right in front of my legs.
Good luck finding a solution!
Mike
wow...105....I don't think I've seen it that warm around here..... high 80's and I'm started to cook on the bike.....I agree with Igofar most issues are from things being out of adjustment. What is your choice of Oil?? I'm reading all this as yesterday I was cruising in traffic at 105 F, yuk.. Damn.. another Red Light....
( rides with knees out )