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Message started by RH FACTOR on 07/19/20 at 11:20:29

Title: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by RH FACTOR on 07/19/20 at 11:20:29

Is it normal during hot weather? I got blisters on my left inner heel. Or am I not wearing proper footwear. I was wearing leather street zipper boots.

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/19/20 at 11:25:51

Well,, theres more than one kinda boot,, and if it weighs 4 ounces,, its too thin..Nobody can answer that,, but you can//
Go look at some No kIDDIN riding gear,,If your boot is really much different,,maybe oure wearing something not suitable..

How far did ya ride?
How hat was it?
How fast were you going?
Parade speeds are bad news,,

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by RH FACTOR on 07/19/20 at 11:32:49

I rode a little over 50 miles. Highway mostly mixed with some street. 70 mph highway speed, 30 mph street speed. It was over 90 degrees. I bought my bike last October, probably ride every 10 days or so, usually mostly highway. I have ridden about 1,200 miles since I bought it, same shoes. First time for blisters, although I have felt some heat there. I guess the heat is normal?

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/19/20 at 11:38:54

Maybe you got a bit lazy and let your heel ride in on the engine, and once you felt it, the leather was hot enough to finish blistering you..

Probably nothing is changed,, engine didnt sieze, but I would Most ASSuredly check the oil..and if its almost time for a change,, Id probably do that..

What are you running in it?

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by RH FACTOR on 07/19/20 at 11:47:41

I check the oil site window before every ride, pretty much full, and I don't have any leaks. I do ride with my shoe up against the cover, which is probably telling on myself. But at highway speed draw my feet and legs in. Probably a rookie mistake. But I am probably wearing shoes that are too thin, even though they are leather. I run 20/50 living here in south Texas

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/19/20 at 12:31:48

Some guys have done some testing and Im not sure what they concluded,, so Im gonna Not tell YOU what they said,, But
I run Rotella 15-40, synthetic, available at Tractor Supply for under $15,00 a gallon,, or therabouts..
Im in Longview,, plenty hot,, of curse, Im a pedestrian right now, because some woman decided to turn left,,

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by RH FACTOR on 07/19/20 at 14:43:35

Thank you and sorry about the left turn. I got my Texas endorsement last September and have 2 intersection close calls already.

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/19/20 at 14:53:46

Well,, she was waiting to turn left and there was a beer truck in the left lane, I was in the middle, and trailing the truck just enough that when he cleared her fender, she nailed it and collected me at 45 mph.. I was goin 45,, she was probably up to 25 or so by there,,
If ya See someone waiting to turn, there are tricks to make them see ya,, AND
Dont be without someone ahead of ya to take the bullet..

You csn swerve back and forth in your lane,, I flick my light, high to low a few times,, I have no ide who would ever think thats a signal for GO Ahead, Cut me off,, but someone will share that sage wisdom,,

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by RH FACTOR on 07/23/20 at 14:59:39

No heat felt in hiking boots today.

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/23/20 at 15:15:33

Are you positive?

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by eau de sauvage on 07/24/20 at 01:56:50

You can purchase an IR gun type thermometer which are pretty cheap and will give you an objective take, but the engine does get pretty hot. You can paint a little black patch on the engine for the IR thermometer.

I also found the battery electrolytes drop pretty fast in hot weather, and it's a PITA to check it so it's probably worth thinking about putting in a sealed battery. So do keep an eye on the levels in the meantime.

Flicking your hi beam, is often taken as a signal to go. I have a modulator installed on my bike, but even then I don't leave anything to chance, you have to assume that people are going to do this crap. Are you saying she did not have her indicator on either?

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by norm92de on 07/24/20 at 07:10:39

All motorcycle engines get very hot. Your's isn't the exception. That's why we have a heat shield on the right side exhaust.

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by Serowbot on 07/24/20 at 07:51:02

Because motorcycles wear their insides on the outside,.. there is tendency to notice heat.
You wouldn't think of opening the hood of your car after 50 miles of driving and laying your hand on the engine.

Engines get hot...

Title: Re: Crankshaft Cover Heat
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/24/20 at 09:18:02

Are you saying she did not have her indicator on either?

If youretalkin to me, it wouodnt have mattered,,
She was out of sight, blocked by a truck in the left lane ahead of me,, as soon as he cleared her fender, she nailed it,, I never saw the front of her car, ony the side,, she was hookin it,, and I was goin 45, and I didnt even have time to step on or grab brakes,, I just stepped off the bike,, still had weight on my right peg when the front tire hit the door,,