What you guys don't understand is that the temp guage is HD's secret weapon to assure complete dominance of the goldwing/bmw crowd. On my SEUC, even if the ambient temp on the goldwing next to me is 45 degrees and he's freezing your A$% off, Iwon't be cold or feeling a thing on MY harley; the temp is always 85! So the next time you need to explain to a goldwing guy why HD is better, forget the tattoos, beer and dress like a pirate stuff. Just tell them that harley makes sure it's always warm when you're riding.....
I rode from SoCal to the sierras over the weekend;700 mile round trip went from Santa Monica, at 75 degrees and sea level, to Mammoth Lakes, at 8500 feet and 45 degrees. Went through the high desert where the ambient temp was over 100.
But not on MY harley. If I felt hot or cold all I had to do was look at my temp guage to be reassured; it was always 85.
What a great bike.........