Sorry guys i was not clear. Gen 1. The bike isnt overheating its just like riding a heater. When i am in slow traffic or stopped at a light and the fans kick in is like opening the oven door. I bought and installed a mylar heat shield which goes under the gas tank amd sits on top of the existing runner shields and that had helped a bunch. Thanks for chiming in and answering the question. Now i want to test ride a Gen 2 to see how much it has improved. If its still a roaster may have to look at other bikes like the Yamaha. Not sure i want to pony up the big bucks for a ducati or gold wing since i use it mainly for my commute to work.
I am the owner of a 2009 C-14 with over 85,000 trouble free miles. When I first rode it, I noticed a lot of heat on the lower right side, and discovered that the foam blockers were twisted and not making contact with the engine block. After some foam adjusting and buying some tall boots, I was able to go anywhere, even at 110* in the Mohave desert. I have come across some C14's that the foam blocks were missing entirely- maybe someone pulled them off during servicing, or missing from the factory. I also think they probably will get brittle from heat over time, and need periodic replacement. So far, no problemo.