Hot Legs

ianicky · 03-25-2008, 11:36 AM

Went for a ride today the sun was out but temp was still low, ended up stuck in town traffic for the first time on my Nomad and i couldn't believe how hot my legs got especially my right leg, it felt like sweat running down into my boot, i dread to think what it will be like in the summer if i get caught in traffic.

**Top Cat** · 03-25-2008, 11:50 AM

Really, I have never had that problem. I don't know if it is common or not. someone else will chime in I'm sure.
Did you check your fluid level ?

**ringadingh** · 03-25-2008, 12:05 PM

Ive never noticed it that bad on my bike, are you sure your not riding a Harley?

socwkbiker · 03-25-2008, 12:10 PM

I have been stuck in traffic and felt the heat from the fan and yes, it does get hot. But considering that usually happens when it's 90-100, I don't sweat it. (pun intended)

jussmatt · 03-25-2008, 12:13 PM

I've gotten a little hot when stopped at lights...but not bad.... or enough to sweat. Not sure if there's anything wrong or not Ianicky. I do like the mods you've done to your Nomad though!! Looks good... just wish you didn't have to have a billboard for a license plate!! Man...are the cops that blind??? LOL!

dank · 03-25-2008, 12:25 PM

I also have never noticed it. My son complains about this on his 1500 classic, but I have not had the problem at all on my Nomad. I notice some engine heat when I am stopped at a long light on a hot day. I almost always wear mesh FirstGear pants over my jeans, so perhaps they buffer me against the heat.

pablo · 03-25-2008, 01:07 PM

I had a similar experience when I did the Caddman mod to reduce my air intake restriction. The bike was pinging a lot and the engine/exhaust was very hot. The Cobra Fi2000 fuel module did not seem to help the situation no matter how I adjusted it. I removed the Caddman mod and this helped with the pinging and the engine/exhaust temperature. I have since added a resistor to the air temp sensor, which has also helped with the pinging situation.

ianicky · 03-25-2008, 01:14 PM

I checked all levels before going out so all was good there, i had been riding for about 90 minutes or so when i entered the town, i guess i was stop starting for about 10 - 15 minutes, its also the first time that I've heard the fan working, as soon as i got through the traffic i soon cooled down

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ianicky · 03-25-2008, 01:26 PM

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I've gotten a little hot when stopped at lights...but not bad.... or enough to sweat. Not sure if there's anything wrong or not Ianicky. I do like the mods you've done to your Nomad though!! Looks good... just wish you didn't have to have a billboard for a license plate!! Man...are the cops that blind??? LOL!

Thanks JussMatt still got things to do just got to do it without the wife finding out what I'm spending lol as for the license plate that is the smallest that i can legally fit to my bike, i was going to post the question what size are your plates as i was thinking about a lay down license plate holder from the US my plate is 9" wide x 61/2" tall

jussmatt · 03-25-2008, 01:46 PM

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[quote:mkt0pn2f]I've gotten a little hot when stopped at lights...but not bad.... or enough to sweat. Not sure if there's anything wrong or not Ianicky. I do like the mods you've done to your Nomad though!! Looks good... just wish you didn't have to have a billboard for a license plate!! Man...are the cops that blind??? LOL!

Thanks JussMatt still got things to do just got to do it without the wife finding out what I'm spending lol as for the license plate that is the smallest that i can legally fit to my bike, i was going to post the question what size are your plates as i was thinking about a lay down license plate holder from the US my plate is 9" wide x 61/2" tall[/quote:mkt0pn2f]

Not sure of the exact size...but I'm sure somebody will chime in shortly before I can get a measurement... LOL! I would guess around 6 1/2" to 7" wide and around 3 1/2" to 4" tall. You might have to come up w/ your own design or something for your billboard! LOL!

03-25-2008, 01:56 PM

cactusjack · 03-25-2008, 02:07 PM

I get it riding home from work in the summer, stop and go traffic, hot sun, 105-115 degrees, by the time I get home (30 minute commute) the tank is so hot it will burn my leg through my jeans. I don't worry about it, because in the summer in Phoenix everything is so hot you can't touch it. I don't know how much of this heat is from the bike and how much is from the ambient temperature.

blowndodge · 03-25-2008, 02:10 PM

Mine gets hotter than he||

03-25-2008, 02:42 PM

Ditto. When it's 100<sup>o</sup>F+ here and you stop in traffic at 5 PM, it's like riding a giant hairdryer. Because of that I normally don't leave work until 7 PM in the Summer, but even then it can be very hot.

I guess after living here 30 years I'm just used to it.

dank · 03-25-2008, 02:51 PM

I find it utterly unbelievable that with a thread with a title like this has remained on track for so long. Way longer than most. I'm not sure if I should say "way to go" or wonder what has happened to all of you. Maybe it is just the effect of what has become a long winter. ;)

03-25-2008, 11:36 AM	#1
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	Hot Legs Went for a ride today the sun was out but temp was still low, ended up stuck in town traffic for the first time on my Nomad and i couldn't believe how hot my legs got especially my right leg, it felt like sweat running down into my boot, i dread to think what it will be like in the summer if i get caught in traffic. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-25-2008, 11:50 AM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Hot Legs Really, I have never had that problem. I don't know if it is common or not. someone else will chime in I'm sure. Did you check your fluid level ? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-25-2008, 12:05 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Hot Legs Ive never noticed it that bad on my bike, are you sure your not riding a Harley? __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-25-2008, 12:10 PM	#4
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Hot Legs I have been stuck in traffic and felt the heat from the fan and yes, it does get hot. But considering that usually happens when it's 90-100, I don't sweat it. (pun intended) __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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03-25-2008, 12:13 PM	#5
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Hot Legs I've gotten a little hot when stopped at lights...but not bad.... or enough to sweat. Not sure if there's anything wrong or not Ianicky. I do like the mods you've done to your Nomad though!! Looks good... just wish you didn't have to have a billboard for a license plate!! Man...are the cops that blind??? LOL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-25-2008, 12:25 PM	#6
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Hot Legs I also have never noticed it. My son complains about this on his 1500 classic, but I have not had the problem at all on my Nomad. I notice some engine heat when I am stopped at a long light on a hot day. I almost always wear mesh FirstGear pants over my jeans, so perhaps they buffer me against the heat. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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03-25-2008, 01:07 PM	#7
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	Hot Legs I had a similar experience when I did the Caddman mod to reduce my air intake restriction. The bike was pinging a lot and the engine/exhaust was very hot. The Cobra Fi2000 fuel module did not seem to help the situation no matter how I adjusted it. I removed the Caddman mod and this helped with the pinging and the engine/exhaust temperature. I have since added a resistor to the air temp sensor, which has also helped with the pinging situation.
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03-25-2008, 01:14 PM	#8
ianicky Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 1,131	Hot Legs I checked all levels before going out so all was good there, i had been riding for about 90 minutes or so when i entered the town, i guess i was stop starting for about 10 - 15 minutes, its also the first time that I've heard the fan working, as soon as i got through the traffic i soon cooled down .
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03-25-2008, 02:07 PM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Hot Legs I get it riding home from work in the summer, stop and go traffic, hot sun, 105-115 degrees, by the time I get home (30 minute commute) the tank is so hot it will burn my leg through my jeans. I don't worry about it, because in the summer in Phoenix everything is so hot you can't touch it. I don't know how much of this heat is from the bike and how much is from the ambient temperature. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-25-2008, 02:10 PM	#13
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Hot Legs Mine gets hotter than he\|\| __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-25-2008, 02:42 PM	#14
Guest Posts: n/a	Hot Legs Ditto. When it's 100<sup>o</sup>F+ here and you stop in traffic at 5 PM, it's like riding a giant hairdryer. Because of that I normally don't leave work until 7 PM in the Summer, but even then it can be very hot. I guess after living here 30 years I'm just used to it.
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03-25-2008, 02:51 PM	#15
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Hot Legs I find it utterly unbelievable that with a thread with a title like this has remained on track for so long. Way longer than most. I'm not sure if I should say "way to go" or wonder what has happened to all of you. Maybe it is just the effect of what has become a long winter. ;) __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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