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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cyclepath" data-source="post: 1434398" data-attributes="member: 78971">Hey Ural, I rode a Gen 1 (2004) FJR for about 7 years, and though yes, the heat around lower legs could sometimes become noticeable on the warmest of days, I didn't find it took joy away from ownership. Friends and I travelled many 1000s of miles together through western Canada and Pacific Northwest, and as long as I was using [sensible] vented textile armour pants, excess engine heat was never a problem for me. In fact, because we have colder weather in the shoulder seasons leading into summer / ending summer, I actually could enjoy that extra warmth just a little too.Yes, there are Helibar risers and some other aftermarket handlebar block kits out there for FJRs which raise & shift back about 1" to help you improve ergos.I only sold my Gen 1 this past April in order to take advantage of a great deal on a 2013 FJR available in my area. Most of the same farkles have now gone into that Gen 3 bike too,Good luck, whatever you decide.</blockquote>