Heat Issues At Knees/thighs.

[oldjack]

We rode a couple of hiway hours in northern Nova Scotia last year , 33 c and it was unbearable . Must be the humidity up here but 28 or so is as high as I would call comfortable . These new engines make more power , more heat is just a biproduct . Maybe a 400 next time .

I'm sorry, if I was to commute in slow moving traffic every day it would probably be annoying, but I did 5 hours recently in 35/39 c . on highway & didn't notice it. ( but I had jeans & boots on). I did notice it when I first bought bike, but has become a non issue.
Then again our bodies are different, some peoples hot or cold are very different! I hope you can enjoy the bike,

 

[brooke]

I'm sorry, if I was to commute in slow moving traffic every day it would probably be annoying, but I did 5 hours recently in 35/39 c . on highway & didn't notice it. ( but I had jeans & boots on). I did notice it when I first bought bike, but has become a non issue.
Then again our bodies are different, some peoples hot or cold are very different! I hope you can enjoy the bike,

Either you guys really are tough down there or having temps 10 c higher than us Maritimers has gotten you acclimated to the punishment .

 

[Newchamp]

For those with any interest just an update while my buddy with the 3D printer finishes working the "Improved" deflector for the radiator cowl. We worked out an infill panel/fairing for the area I thought was the initial source in my OP. Attached is an image of the prototype he made in white plastic. Seems to reduce the heat from the inner thigh/knee a noticeable amount. This uses a stock bolt location using the holes for the frame guard just below the tank on the rally pro that most seem to remove. I'm at just over 4,000 miles on it since new in September. Now that the days will be 100*+ for the next 100+ days any benefit will be welcome. I do rather enjoy the bike especially when temps are moderate to cold.

 

[CarlS]

For those with any interest just an update while my buddy with the 3D printer finishes working the "Improved" deflector for the radiator cowl. We worked out an infill panel/fairing for the area I thought was the initial source in my OP. Attached is an image of the prototype he made in white plastic. Seems to reduce the heat from the inner thigh/knee a noticeable amount. This uses a stock bolt location using the holes for the frame guard just below the tank on the rally pro that most seem to remove.

That looks like a really good solution. It looks good too.

 

[brooke]

For those with any interest just an update while my buddy with the 3D printer finishes working the "Improved" deflector for the radiator cowl. We worked out an infill panel/fairing for the area I thought was the initial source in my OP. Attached is an image of the prototype he made in white plastic. Seems to reduce the heat from the inner thigh/knee a noticeable amount. This uses a stock bolt location using the holes for the frame guard just below the tank on the rally pro that most seem to remove. I'm at just over 4,000 miles on it since new in September. Now that the days will be 100*+ for the next 100+ days any benefit will be welcome. I do rather enjoy the bike especially when temps are moderate to cold.

Looks like it should do the job alright

 

[Newchamp]

After a handful of prototypes we finished what are hopefully a final design. I just installed them this morning. Completely non destructive- uses only factory bolt locations, no holes drilled, no double stick tape. It's actually two pieces, a deflector where the radiator vents and a panel where my inner thigh and knee rest.

 

[Hookalatch]

After a handful of prototypes we finished what are hopefully a final design. I just installed them this morning. Completely non destructive- uses only factory bolt locations, no holes drilled, no double stick tape. It's actually two pieces, a deflector where the radiator vents and a panel where my inner thigh and knee rest.View attachment 58117View attachment 58119View attachment 58118View attachment 58121

Looks great. Let us know how it works.

 

[CarlS]

Looks great. Let us know how it works.

They look really good.

 

[Qship]

Look really great. Thanks for all your time and effort to do this.

 

[sikatri]

Looks like it’s ready for production! Congrats!