right-side heat

[joebedford]

My wife is getting skin irritation (burns?) on her right calf from her 2022 FLRT.

Anybody else have this problem and if so, what did you do about it?

 

[rhino 2]

My wife is getting skin irritation (burns?) on her right calf from her 2022 FLRT.

Anybody else have this problem and if so, what did you do about it?

Some remove the catalyst converter as a start…On my 2011 triglide that’s what I did..

 

[Jack Klarich]

Floorboard extenders and Mighty Might fan

Randy sells the fan

http://www.cutnshootcustoms.com/



D K Customs for the floorboard extenders

https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/ri...p-harley-fl-trike-models-dk-tr-flb-ext-tg.htm

Here is the fan

 

[DK Custom Products]

As rhino 2 mentioned, removing the cat will reduce the amount of felt heat.

If it is still too hot for her after that, then reducing actual heat, will also reduce felt heat.

There is a complete Written Report at this LINK on all the things you can do to reduce actual heat.

And here is a video on 10 low and no cost ways to reduce heat. #5 in the video is removing the cat.

Kevin

 

[Notgrownup]

I have the tank lift and floorboard spacers front n back, wife is ok. Does she wear long pants or shorts?

 

[DK Custom Products]

My wife is getting skin irritation (burns?) on her right calf from her 2022 FLRT.

Anybody else have this problem and if so, what did you do about it?

btw, just noticed you are in Jasper! WOW!!!

We have fond memories of your corner of the world, and hope to be back soon.

Here's a LINK from one day of our time up your way.

Here's a photo from that day-

If you do not want to mess with the cat (or you can do this in addition to removing the cat), wrap the hottest part of the exhaust with this TAPE. It will greatly reduce the amount of heat radiating out to her right leg.

Here's a vid of that tape....on your Freewheeler, you can put the tape behind the shields and it will not be readily visible.

Kevin

 

[joebedford]

I have the tank lift and floorboard spacers front n back, wife is ok. Does she wear long pants or shorts?

She wears jeans, never shorts.

She's the rider not the passenger so we don't need passenger spacers.

 

[joebedford]

btw, just noticed you are in Jasper! WOW!!!

Nice photo - I liked it there too.

Sorry for the confusion - we're from the ORIGINAL Jasper. Ontario not Alberta.

 

[joebedford]

Some remove the catalyst converter as a start…On my 2011 triglide that’s what I did..

Isn't the catalytic converter more of a problem for the passenger, not the rider??? It's well behind where her calf is.

 

[nucseal]

I wrapped my exhaust pipes which significantly reduced the heat to my right leg. Also, installed the extended floor boards.

Exhaust wrap I used:

https://www.amazon.com/Design-Engin...mzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

Also, some people are use these with results.

https://www.designengineering.com/products/heat-control/heat-shield-liners/

I have used the Titanium Exhaust Header Heat Wrap, it fell apart after one year. So I would stay away from it.

If your are going the pull headers off, might as well de-cat. You also can buy de-catted headers on Ebay for around $150.00.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Nice photo - I liked it there too.

Sorry for the confusion - we're from the ORIGINAL Jasper. Ontario not Alberta.

Oh my. Sorry for my ignorance...I see, you are on the other side of the country!

If she still has the OEM air cleaner...that is something we call a Hot Box. See video below. If not, then it is just the heat radiating from the engine, and cooling it down should help her leg.

Kevin

 

[JTJersey]

SNIP

If you do not want to mess with the cat (or you can do this in addition to removing the cat), wrap the hottest part of the exhaust with this TAPE. It will greatly reduce the amount of heat radiating out to her right leg. Here's a vid of that tape....on your Freewheeler, you can put the tape behind the shields and it will not be readily visible.

Kevin

The video on the heat wrap is excellent. Upfront and informative as always. What do you recommend for a wire tire to secure the wrap when beginning and ending? Will need something that won't interfere with the clamps when I put the heat shields back on.

 

[DK Custom Products]

The video on the heat wrap is excellent. Upfront and informative as always. What do you recommend for a wire tire to secure the wrap when beginning and ending? Will need something that won't interfere with the clamps when I put the heat shields back on.

Thanks for the good words. Glad you are finding the videos useful/interesting.

I use hose clamps, and just like the hose clamps that hold the heat shields on, the bulky part of the hose clamp is on the engine side, so not readily visible.

I know a lot of guys that use metal zip ties, and they work fine also, I just find the hose clamps usually have a wider footprint, and are easier to tighten.

Enjoy your ride!

Kevin

 

[nucseal]

Thanks for the good words. Glad you are finding the videos useful/interesting.

I use hose clamps, and just like the hose clamps that hold the heat shields on, the bulky part of the hose clamp is on the engine side, so not readily visible.

I know a lot of guys that use metal zip ties, and they work fine also, I just find the hose clamps usually have a wider footprint, and are easier to tighten.

Enjoy your ride!

Kevin

I have to agree with Kevin. I used stainless steel wire straps. Although they work great, if I had thought of the hose clamps, it would made it easier. I also would not use the Titanium Wrap. I used it and within 1 year, it had disintegrated. I re-wrapped with the asbestos wrap and sprayed it with silicone paint and it has held up great. I wrapped my buddy's pipes 3 years ago with the asbestos wrap and silicone paint and after 55+k miles it is still looking great. Here is what I used:

https://www.amazon.com/Design-Engin...fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

 

[Olddog]

My wife is getting skin irritation (burns?) on her right calf from her 2022 FLRT.

Anybody else have this problem and if so, what did you do about it?

https://www.designengineering.com/h...-flh-flt-flr-including-trikes-stock-headpipe/

I installed these on my 21 TG. About $90 bucks shipped to Texas. Wow, what a difference!

 

[DK Custom Products]

I have to agree with Kevin. I used stainless steel wire straps. Although they work great, if I had thought of the hose clamps, it would made it easier. I also would not use the Titanium Wrap. I used it and within 1 year, it had disintegrated. I re-wrapped with the asbestos wrap and sprayed it with silicone paint and it has held up great. I wrapped my buddy's pipes 3 years ago with the asbestos wrap and silicone paint and after 55+k miles it is still looking great. Here is what I used:

https://www.amazon.com/Design-Engin...fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

That is strange about the titanium wrap. That is my sporty in the video with the Titanium wrap applied over 10 years ago now....still in great condition. And it has been ridden in all kinds of weather, all over the country.

Did you use the Titanium wrap seen at this LINK? Or was it a different Titanium wrap?

Glad you got some wrap on there that you and your bud are liking!

Kevin

 

[nucseal]

That is strange about the titanium wrap. That is my sporty in the video with the Titanium wrap applied over 10 years ago now....still in great condition. And it has been ridden in all kinds of weather, all over the country.

Did you use the Titanium wrap seen at this LINK? Or was it a different Titanium wrap?

Glad you got some wrap on there that you and your bud are liking!

Kevin

I used Design Engineering Inc. titanium wrap.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I used Design Engineering Inc. titanium wrap.

Thank you for letting me know.

Wow, that is surprising. Don't doubt your experience, just wonder why.

Is it that much hotter in Texas?

Glad the other wrap is working well for you. :clapping:

Kevin

 

[nucseal]

Thank you for letting me know.

Wow, that is surprising. Don't doubt your experience, just wonder why.

Is it that much hotter in Texas?

Glad the other wrap is working well for you. :clapping:

Kevin

Don't know why either. All I know it was coming off in pieces. I original wrapped because it being on your bike for so long. Just didn't workout for me.

 

[hydraglide]

https://www.designengineering.com/h...-flh-flt-flr-including-trikes-stock-headpipe/

I installed these on my 21 TG. About $90 bucks shipped to Texas. Wow, what a difference!

I too recently installed these on my 21’ Tri Glide and agree 100%, the reducing felt heat is dramatic!

Temperature here warmed up into the mid 80’s today and gave the liners a good workout and was quite impressed with how well they work!