Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat

**Jared** · 09-06-2011, 11:18 PM

http://www.hdforums.com/industry-new...&utm_campaign=

LOL!!!----"The complaint goes on to state that since 1999, Twin Cam engines between 88 and 110 cubic inches are capable of producing excess heat - enough in fact to cause clothing to catch fire in normal operating conditions.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-07-2011, 03:40 AM

Hadn't heard anything of this until your article. Be interesting to see how it turns out.

**glwilson** · 09-07-2011, 06:23 AM

Stating that clothing can catch fire is somewhat of a over-blown claim... but still funny that someone would claim that...

I always question articles on that site because through the years several were known to be spoofs...

Loafer · 09-07-2011, 06:35 AM

Don't know what to make of it.
1. Clothes catching on fire?
I suppose the PMG's (Polyester Motorcycle Gangsters) should try wearing leather like the rest of us.
2. Engine so hot the transmissions are melting (breaking)?
Try pulling in the clutch lever while making a shift.
3. Engine running too hot?
Do you live in the Southwest?
4. Engine running so hot you get burned?
Stop squeezing the tank while your riding too fast.

JMO

**cnc** · 09-07-2011, 07:13 AM

Just another "make work program for lawyers"

**ringadingh** · 09-07-2011, 07:22 AM

This will be interesting to see how it unfolds.

dougster · 09-07-2011, 02:46 PM

These "complainants" must not be real motorcycle riders. They don't have enough common sense! They need to man up! That is like filling suit against a boat manufacturer because their design might get you wet or even allow you to drown!

Loafer · 09-07-2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougster

These "complainants" must not be real motorcycle riders. They don't have enough common sense! They need to man up! That is like filling suit against a boat manufacturer because their design might get you wet or even allow you to drown!

Greg said he has seen other threads there before, that are just talk. Is this one for real?

09-06-2011, 11:18 PM	#1
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat http://www.hdforums.com/industry-new...&utm_campaign= LOL!!!----"The complaint goes on to state that since 1999, Twin Cam engines between 88 and 110 cubic inches are capable of producing excess heat - enough in fact to cause clothing to catch fire in normal operating conditions. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2011, 03:40 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat Hadn't heard anything of this until your article. Be interesting to see how it turns out. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-07-2011, 06:23 AM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat Stating that clothing can catch fire is somewhat of a over-blown claim... but still funny that someone would claim that... I always question articles on that site because through the years several were known to be spoofs... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-07-2011, 06:35 AM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat Don't know what to make of it. 1. Clothes catching on fire? I suppose the PMG's (Polyester Motorcycle Gangsters) should try wearing leather like the rest of us. 2. Engine so hot the transmissions are melting (breaking)? Try pulling in the clutch lever while making a shift. 3. Engine running too hot? Do you live in the Southwest? 4. Engine running so hot you get burned? Stop squeezing the tank while your riding too fast. JMO __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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09-07-2011, 07:13 AM	#5
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat Just another "make work program for lawyers" __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-07-2011, 07:22 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat This will be interesting to see how it unfolds. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-07-2011, 02:46 PM	#7
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Harley Sued Over Air-Cooled Engine Heat These "complainants" must not be real motorcycle riders. They don't have enough common sense! They need to man up! That is like filling suit against a boat manufacturer because their design might get you wet or even allow you to drown! __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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