You hit the nail on the head with this one. I learned that from painful experience. I had the dealer leave mine off because I don't care for the looks and after riding my dads 09 I didn't have any problems. Wow, the 10 was a whole different story. I was cooking big time without them and had to put them back on. This winter I removed them when I installed the cams and left them off. So far things have been very much cooler without them.

 

Jim
I do not know you so I cant refer to you has a "rat" ha but I for sure will buy you a nice meal if we ever meet up anywhere for all your advice!!!! I dont mind spending money for improvements to the trike as long as they help with the heat problem and make it run better...thanks again AK

 

I could be wrong but I don't think it will shutdown. I believe the EITMS kicking in is all they have in their back pocket to ward off the big melt down.

 

Your an animal.

 

+1, but...

The only other option is the Power Management mode that will shut down the motor to idle mode if you are riding it too hard. Some think this is the EITMS but it is not the same.

 

Are you sure you are a lab rat or some other species?

 

That is probably what I was thinking about, I miss my ol carb bikes, just so much to keep up with now!

and for all you lab rats,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vjjHAa0RFg

 

I guess this video confirms that I really am a lab rat because that is the same reaction I seem to get from most women!

 

Gosh, you must be pretty scary looking.

 

Couldn't be any worse than my mug shot..............