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It's ok. Appreciate you saying that. I spoke to my buddy today that knows a lot about bikes. He's going to help me try and figure this out. Will report back any relevant findings. - Chris

I bought full length boots as suggested which helped a bit, I've loosened the side flaps but have not had a chance to test as it's rained all week in CT. As I mentioned I have over 15 years of riding experience and never experienced anything like this. Some others have recommended using foil or...

It's not a bad idea. If the opportunity presents itself I will gladly let my friend ride it. All I meant was that even if he says it's not that bad to him that's not going to somehow make it better for me. But yes, I am curious what someone else would say. It upsets me that somehow this thread...

I'm not making any broad generalizations about the Gen II as a whole. I'm just saying this particular bike is unbearable to ride in warmer weather. Maybe there is some defect in how it was made. It happens. I've been deluding myself into saying it's not that bad, but it is. After 10 minutes, in...

Repair shop was no help other than saying they were aware of other 2012 FJR's having moderate to severe heat issues. His advice was to trade it in for a 2014 model which he says has much improved air flow management. I haven't had a chance to ride with the flaps out so, pending that, I may have...

I keep a close eye on the coolant temp while I'm riding as I had a similar thought. At hwy speeds the temp stays about 1 bar below halfway. If the bike always stayed in this range, I think I'd be ok. I do feel some heat but it's manageable. But as soon as the temp passes the halfway point, it...

Yes. My bike appears to have those little tabs.

I bought a pair of full length boots which help but there is still an insane amount of heat radiating on my lower legs. It takes longer for me to feel it because of the boots but eventually I feel it. It just can't be normal. I've been riding bikes close to 20 years and never felt anything like...

I ordered a pair of full size boots (Sidi) since I hate the ones I have and it sounds like that may make the difference. But I do wear vented pants. I really like them and they are comfortable. I don't think they have any heat resistant material in the calf though. Let's see if the boots help...

Very helpful. Thanks!

I read in another thread about this but didn't really know what they were talking about. Apologies for my ignorance. How would I accomplish this?

Sorry for the last post. Still trying to figure out how to quote a previous post. That's actually a good idea about the clamp fit. I bet the clamp can't be tightened any further because the pipe doesn't fit perfectly. Sounds like an easy thing to try. And yes, I saw some old threads from a few...

I think there's something up with the fit of the slip-ons. What you all are describing sounds tolerable. What I'm experiencing seems extreme. It feels like a hair dryer is blowing on my ankle whether I'm stopped at a light or doing 75 on the hwy. I'm aware that I'm sitting on a rather large...

This is my first liquid cooled bike so it's something I wasn't expecting. It's pretty disappointing. There's really nothing that can be done? I'll invest in a good pair of full length boots I guess but it is extremely uncomfortable at pretty much any speed. If I get a "vented" boot do you think...

I bought a 2012 FJRwith 4K miles back in March and have been in love with it ever since - til now. I've noticed now that weather is warmer (low 80's in CT) there is an unbearable amount of heat down around my ankles and calves. The bike came with Two Brothers slip on exhaust pipes and I've...

As a brand new member from CT (and Newtown to boot, with a blue FJR!) I read this thread in horror as I thought it could have been me (though I never, ever ride as was described). But thankfully the date and time of the "incident" was posted and I was at Arlington National Cemetery in the DC...