# 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `917984` · 2012-05-10 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- **Model:** FLHTCUTG
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
## Narrative
AFTER A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF RIDING USUALLY 10-30 MINUTES, THE HEAT IS SO INTENSE COMING OFF THE ENGINE THAT IT   WILL BURN MY LEG.  HARLEY REPS SAY THIS IS NORMAL!  HOW CAN THIS BE NORMAL?  I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE ONLY  SOLUTION IS TO DISCONNECT THE CONVERTER WHICH IS ILLEGAL AND EXPENSIVE.  THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO FIX IT.  *TR
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