Engine heat

[357454]

Hello all: I have owned several Harleys in the past and have been riding my Ulysses for only a few months and really enjoying it. Now that summer is just around the corner and it is heating up here in Utah I am experiencing quite a bit of heat while riding, especially on the inside of my right leg. I am looking for suggestions to lessen the heat. My last tourer came with Willy wings on both sides to divert the hot air thru the frame, I also wrapped the exhaust which helped a lot. Any recommendations for the Buell?

[Cooter]

There is a "comfort kit" available for the Uly that includes a scoop for the right side of the engine and a heat shield for the exhaust.

[357454]

Does anyone have pics and info on ordering one?

[yellowcarbon]

I added the comfort kit to my 2004 XB-12S and it made a very noticeable difference in the heat. It went from scalding hot to warm. That and EZ clutch pull kit (lowered the clutch pull weight), made all the difference in my commute.

[Totoro]

IMG_0064[1].jpgIMG_0068[1].jpgJust added Comfort Kit today. Noticeable difference in leg cooking. Followed directions and went slowly... Average+ Bike mechanic.IMG_0066[1].jpg New Castle Harley and St Pauls both have the Kit and vents

[34nineteen]

followed directions and went slowly... Average+ bike mechanic.

new member of the year!!!!! Welcome!!!

[puhwep-jitpUf-zaxpi8]

IMG_0064[1].jpgIMG_0068[1].jpgJust added Comfort Kit today. Noticeable difference in leg cooking. Followed directions and went slowly... Average+ Bike mechanic.IMG_0066[1].jpg New Castle Harley and St Pauls both have the Kit and vents

I live near St. Paul Harley and they’ve always been great supporters of the Buell brand. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they’ll try and find it for you. It seems the comfort kit is pathetic way to go. Gtreatjob on the install.

[Sdrxb12s]

What's that box doing? Is there a fan in the new scoop?

[Totoro]

No additional fan... The side panels that fit over the rear brake reservoir and the opposite side redirect the exit air flow even more towards the back. Since I have installed the kit and panels the fan only runs when I stop the bike; a big difference then without. My leg is no longer getting even mildly cooked. Highly recommended unless you are a heat resistant type.

[Rkuly]

No additional fan... The side panels that fit over the rear brake reservoir and the opposite side redirect the exit air flow even more towards the back. Since I have installed the kit and panels the fan only runs when I stop the bike; a big difference then without. My leg is no longer getting even mildly cooked. Highly recommended unless you are a heat resistant type.

The comfort kit alone helps some, but the real improvement was realized when I purchased an Ecm with the new fan logic. Fan runs all the time when above 15 mph. It rarely runs at all after shut down and only at low speed.