[Rydahog]

Even with the summer HEAT..and engine HEAT, I cant stop liking and riding this bike, when temp subside here in fl. Its gonna be awesome in 70's..

 

[sandspur_]

Having come from a Chieftain Ltd., I could never own an air cooled motorcycle again. I really don't notice the heat from the motor when riding the Challenger.
Euro 5 emission standards will push most manufacturers to water cooled motors to achieve the mandated cuts in pollutants.

 

[Demolition Man]

Indian 111cui is running hot ?
Test ride the water cooled Kawi Vulcan VN1700 Voyager - than you will learn more than only two things.
1. Your Indian is not only a cool bike, it is also running cool.
2. You could never imagine how hot a water cooled bike could be/get.
3. Since ~ 2014, there is a second fan (factory installed) below the seat of that Kawi to blow away the heat of the rear exhaust - still frying eggs..
4. In normal traffic, the front fan will nearly run all the time - blowing more heat to your legs.

But overall, it is/was still a good bike. Great price/value/fun ratio.

Cu,
Sven

Cu,
Sven

 

[HINK]

See my post about riding in 114-116 degree heat — for an entire afternoon!