I have a plan to remedy this issue with a target price of $99.00 .......... all I need is a set of head pipes.

 

While free flowing pipes will HELP the problem, I do not believe they will solve it. HD needed to remap their 96" FI bikes to resolve this very same issue. The closed loop ignitions do not seem to respond well to modifications yet and I would wait until there was a better solution for the fuel issues before I do anything with the bike. I do know Lloyd has a new controller to be released shortly that should remedy most issues with modding the 106". My solution to the heat issue has nothing to do with fuel control, but, with insulation.

 

tnx, what is the cure ?

 

A company here in Phoenix called Jet-Hot puts a coating on exhausts that helps with heat from the exhaust. I have yet to do this on my bike but it will be done here shortly. Also I would suggest a pair of the highway pegs. I have them on my bike and being here in Phoenix I have not noticed the heat on my legs and ankles since installing them.

 

Ness in Las Vegas has a settup. Called thunder sticks that are wrapped and ha a new.computer that goes with it that boasts half the heat and 50mpg but they are not cheep if you need the number let me know I'll get it for youBob Sargent

 

I have the Las Vegas Ness solution. i have to agree, the heat from the left and right side are equal now. Of course, there's still a lot of heat, but this is an air cooled (and oil) V twin. Heat is expected. Honestly though the heat on both sides is equal with the heat wrap and exhaust.

 

I know this post was a while ago, but did you ever get it to be better? Victory makes a kit that bolts to the front fairing lowers that direct more air through the riders compartment. They sell for about 300 bucks but they actually do what they say. And if its cold-cold outside you can close them off and create a pocket to keep the heat in more. Hope this helps.

 

I did some research on line w/ Jet-Hot and they seem to be up on the latest and best type of coating for heat/peformance improvements.
According to them they have a coating that will decrease the temp of the pipes by 300 degrees. This, in turn, will help scavenge the exhaust gased out and creat a sort of vacuum that will aid in drawing in air as well. This means better performance gains of 1-3 percent as well as the lower temps from the pipes.
The price they quoted me was for the pipes from the exhaust manifold to where they hook up to the mufflers.(Victory Vision)Price was $210.00 plus approx $40.00 for shipping. I expect, to do the mufflers as well would be another $210.00. I didn't ask them about that.
There's a 3 year limited warranty that comes with it as well. Sounds like a pretty good idea but I'll have to save up the pennies for a while to get it done. Oh, turn around would be 5-7 days from when they get it at the factory. I think its in Camarillo, CA or something like that. Google Jet Hot and you'll find the site. I don't know anyone with their pipes that were done but would solicit any inputs and helpful hints.

 

Jet hot has done the pipes on my racecar. We racers have been using this system for years. The good, they do what they say, you can literally put your hands a half inch away and not get hot. And it does increase flow. The bad, you lose the chrome, it is a light gray type of color (at least the ones we use) and its not perfectly smooth. Now i havent done this in a while but the coating we use on the racecars, just to be clear with everyone, is on the outside of the pipes NOT the inside.

 

I know this post was a while ago, but did you ever get it to be better? Victory makes a kit that bolts to the front fairing lowers that direct more air through the riders compartment. They sell for about 300 bucks but they actually do what they say. And if its cold-cold outside you can close them off and create a pocket to keep the heat in more. Hope this helps.

Actually the lower wind deflectors are attached with heavy duty 3M tape. They doNOT bolt on as the fuel tank is right there. The deflectors work GREAT!!!. Besides Lloyds fuel controller, it is the best mod I have done.

 

Jet hot has done the pipes on my racecar. We racers have been using this system for years. The good, they do what they say, you can literally put your hands a half inch away and not get hot. And it does increase flow. The bad, you lose the chrome, it is a light gray type of color (at least the ones we use) and its not perfectly smooth. Now i havent done this in a while but the coating we use on the racecars, just to be clear with everyone, is on the outside of the pipes NOT the inside.

In my quote from Jet Hot yesterday it said the finish can be "sterling or extreme sterling" They are both shiny but extreme sterling is like polished aluminum. The verbiage did say that the inside and outside are done. It is true that racers have used this technology for a long time to sqeak out those extra ponied and decrease operating temps.
I'll be doing it to my Vison soon.

 

Dirty, i thought the lower deflectors were bolted on because the little hinge looking attachements have that look. What does the fuel thing do?

 

Club.
I to have the Lloydz fuel controller and so far its working great! Its a little fiddley to put on because of the clearance around the injectors but I'm pretty happy with the results. As you probably already know, when we start making mods like exhaust and intake the fuel curve needs to be adjusted because everything is flowing faster and easier. Problem is, its injected and there is an ECM that controls all this. Lloydz fuel controller, VFC III, attaches to the existing harnesses and is fairly easy to adjust.
After some research I found that his is the most adjustable out of the Power Commander and Big Shot (from Ness).
I've had a few questions about it and Lloyd has called me or emailed me within a day. Great customer service!
I'm still fine tuning mine but amgetting around 45 mpg with a noticeable improvement in performance. In addition to the VFC III I've got the Ness Big Honkers, that sound great, and the Ness Twin Suckers. Completely different sound from the intake department. Before is was the ole 4 barrel whhhoooooooop when you got into it but now its quieterand can really only be heard when its at idle.