FJR in 100+ temps

[TomInPA]

Never mind that question about the air director, it answered itself after I actually read the directions... :blushing:

Try the heat fix without removing that deflector. That inner fairing area is where I keep some electronics mounted and protected, and I don't notice any heat as a result of leaving it alone. Just do the metal U-channel on the left, and give it a try before doing anything more radical..

 

[WBill]

Never mind that question about the air director, it answered itself after I actually read the directions... :blushing:

Try the heat fix without removing that deflector. That inner fairing area is where I keep some electronics mounted and protected, and I don't notice any heat as a result of leaving it alone. Just do the metal U-channel on the left, and give it a try before doing anything more radical..

I agree with Gary. I did only the left side "CromeIt" fix, without removing anything, and added heat shield under the tank. The heat for the past six or so years is no more than it had ben on every other motorcycle I have owned. WBill

 

[gixxerjasen]

Talk about a bag sticker!

I'm a little dense at times, so forgive me if I'm not following this one.

 

[Sharif]

Just beware parking on asphalt, as we all know - use a plate or the centerstand - I still found this after work:

 

[GaryM]

Heh, I remember when I used to live in Georgia how many bikers would carry an old brake pad on our bikes. Whenever we would park we would drop the brake pad and then set the kickstand on top. This would keep the stand from sinking in the blacktop.

Anway, the heat mods work great. The heat is now ducted out the vents. I know because if I keep my legs in tight to the bike there is a little heat but not too much. If I splay them out a bit they are hit by the ol' blast furnace. Further out they are in clean but still warm air.

I m very happy with these mods.

 

[Smooth14u2]

Just beware parking on asphalt, as we all know - use a plate or the centerstand - I still found this after work:

Yeah, think we all came across this one time or another. I use a discarded can, flat/wide rock, wood or now a plastic kickstand plate I keep on me. This happened to me some years ago with my Kawi ZZR1200 - on the center stand... Man was it a mother trying to get the bike off/out. Sank deep enuf I had no play, finally, someone offered to help lift but it was stuck. Rocked and rocked her, finally she came loose. Thanks bold and caring citizen

 

[Timberwolf]

I rode today and its been 100+ in MD for the last two weeks also we get that lovely humidity to make it better!! On ride this morning it was nice but this afternoon sucked. 104 on the ride home. Heat from the bike was not bad but the heat from the road was unbearable. Had to make myself look like a Harley rider and just ride in my jeans and t shirt. Sad too cause I was all excited about getting my new mesh jacket.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

.... Sad too cause I was all excited about getting my new mesh jacket.

The mesh jackets stay pretty cool and don't that there would be much of a difference in additional heat.

I rode today in 100+ heat with a Joe Rocket Phoenix 4 ballistic meshjacket and was comfortable.

 

[TwoWhldTerror]

I rode twice this past weekend, both times in/near 100 degree heat. Morning was great, afternoon not so much. The second time I wore a camelback and it did make a huge difference in my well being as I just constantly sipped, unlike the day before when I would go hours without a drink.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Hydration is key in dealing with the heat. When I was in the Mojave with the Marines, we were just allowed to use camelbak's and that was the greatest thing. I'd wander around all day with that thing hooked in the corner of my mouth just sipping away. Now I do it on the bike and it works great. Many times when I go on a group ride and we stop for gas, everyone is running for something to drink and I'm the one running for the bathroom.

 

[Bustanut joker]

I rode today and its been 100+ in MD for the last two weeks also we get that lovely humidity to make it better!! On ride this morning it was nice but this afternoon sucked. 104 on the ride home. Heat from the bike was not bad but the heat from the road was unbearable. Had to make myself look like a Harley rider and just ride in my jeans and t shirt. Sad too cause I was all excited about getting my new mesh jacket.

Dood!!

I was in Perryville three months ago offering free beer. Where da fook was u?

Busting me *** in the little strip mall just off 95 at the casino exit I was.

 

[Chuck35]

Heh, I remember when I used to live in Georgia how many bikers would carry an old brake pad on our bikes. Whenever we would park we would drop the brake pad and then set the kickstand on top. This would keep the stand from sinking in the blacktop.

Thanks for the tip! I had been looking for just the perfect tool for this job.

Being an auto tech, used brake pads are easy to come by....

 

[GaryM]

I would always park in the same spot at the old apartment back then. I had a few old pads so one I left in "my' spot. Eventually it sank in so it was about level with the blacktop. It was like having my very own custom bike parking spot.

That was back in 87/88, I doubt it is still there but who knows?

 

[Timberwolf]

I rode today and its been 100+ in MD for the last two weeks also we get that lovely humidity to make it better!! On ride this morning it was nice but this afternoon sucked. 104 on the ride home. Heat from the bike was not bad but the heat from the road was unbearable. Had to make myself look like a Harley rider and just ride in my jeans and t shirt. Sad too cause I was all excited about getting my new mesh jacket.

Dood!!

I was in Perryville three months ago offering free beer. Where da fook was u?

Busting me *** in the little strip mall just off 95 at the casino exit I was.

I know exactly where you were. That place is 5 minutes from my house. Next time your in town or around let me know.