Heated Question?

[TNBlueBreeze]

I recently bought the FJR, like Friday. I rode it to work which is @ an hr trip and had no problems. On the way home in the afternoon it presented so much heat from the engine,air (was 100 degrees), asphalt,etc. that I ended up with scald burns on my inner thighs. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they did to modify the bike to redirect the airflow from the engine?

 

[ionbeam]

ended up with scald burns on my inner thighs

Been there, had those. After roughly 5k miles the problem was acceptably reduced. Not gone, just reduced. I look for gas beginning around 190 miles. Cooked chestnuts are not on my menu <g> The PCIII helped. I wear gear, no nekid organ donor here.

Really, a good break-in period will help, a PCIII will take care of the rest. All Sport/Tourers have some kind of a heat issue.

 

[SpeedFreak]

As Ionbeam mentioned, I too have been there done that!

I will say that the biggest reduction in heat came after changing the oil after 600 miles.

Must have been really thin oil from Yamaha. After using Mobil 1 there was a very noticable difference. Now I'm not saying it is gone, I took still complain about the heat generated on this machine but after 3500 miles it is mostly bearable. I will be doing a heat blanket for a test when funds improve. Do a search for heat blanket and you see what I am referring to.

-=SF=-

 

[HIGHLANDER]

I have 30,000 on my 04, done all the heat mods since day 1, always wore leathers. I just bought mesh pants one month ago, and my legs were scalded also, damn near 2nd degree burns. I guess I'll have to wait till winter to wear my mesh pants :huh: It's back to leather for me, even if it's 100 degrees outside.!

 

[moby one]

Yeowch!

Never had any burn(s)

No heat reduction mods and wear plain ol' blue jeans for now. Though, I have yet to ride in anything above 97 degrees. It was 74 and sunny today, riding was great.

mo

 

[Carnifex]

Yep, got my first burns in 95+ weather here a few weeks ago - right around the 2000 mile mark on my FJR, and wearing Draggin' Jeans (the kevlar-lined jeans).

My wife failed to be smypathetic, something about 'you decided to ride'

 

[ionbeam]

Never had any burn(s)

Had burns. D@mn large red patches that took days to go away. D@am hard to look cool while walking like a rupture duck :shout:

Happened when the temps were in the low 90's, humidity at reasonable levels here in Southern NH, good gear on.

So, are you a knee hugger, well, are you? Normally I sit back with knees apart (I am a gapper, resist the urge for perverted comments, please <g&gt. I am always *cool* when riding as a gapper (imo). There are times when I move forward and grip the tank with my legs, uncomfortable heat follows.

When carrying a passenger I sit forward and my knees hug the gas tank. Pillion sez: "What's burning?" To which all I can say is, "Fun for the next week just went up in smoke."

 

[TNBlueBreeze]

Just a thought...Has anyone tried one of the magnetic tank bras to help with the heat issue? My parts guy says that it should help, but my research says that it is mainly to protect the tank from abrasion. :huh:

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Yep I admit to being a tank hugger! Comes from a sport bike background. I think bigger riders and ex cruisers are less inclined to complain about the heat whereas smaller guys and ex sport riders have heat problems. Just my theory from hanging around these boards for way too long!

BTW I bought a mag tank protector after my incident... did not seem to help much...maybe a Baster tank cover would be the answer.

 

[TNBlueBreeze]

I think bigger riders and ex cruisers are less inclined to complain about the heat whereas smaller guys and ex sport riders have heat problems.

I traded in my Honda Shadow VLX for this bike, so Im used to cruisers and wasn't a sport rider. I'm not a smaller guy, either...as a matter of fact, I'm not a guy at all! :angel:

 

[twowheelnut]

You make a good point on the Bagster, High. I've had several riders touch the covered tank on my FJR and have made comments as to how 'cool' it is v. their uncovered tanks. But, I sit back from the tank and have no issues with heat on the ol' twig and berries. I still use the tank with my legs to turn.

If I know I'm gonna ride in extended periods of heat, I through on my fleece Patagonia pants. Their more like fancy sweats, but boy do they work.

Never been burned by the Feej, but man did my Wing fry my legs going through the desert in 117 degree heat! Took weeks to heal...

 

[HIGHLANDER]

Well TN... there goes that theory! And welcome to the board... now get over to the newbie section and introduce your self!! Nice to see another female rider post up. :agent:

 

[wheatonFJR]

errr...Highlander....we ARE in the newbie section. :haha:

Welcome TnBB.

 

[HIGHLANDER]

HEHEHE Damn so we are!!! I just push the view new posts button all the time... guess I should look where I'm going!

 

[TNBlueBreeze]

ok...I'm back. Thanks for all the responses about my question. I went down the road and bought some chaps last night. Boy, they sure helped on my commutes today! Again, the temps. were high 90's-100. My reflective tape has arrived for my helmet and pinstriping. Now, if only my handlebar risers would get here, I will be set for awhile! Call me stupid, but when everyone refers to farkles, do they mean modifications? Also, has anyone had to lower their bike? If so, did it affect the control of it any? I am talking with someone that may be able to lower mine since I am only 5'7" and backing up on my tip toes is no fun.

 

[twowheelnut]

FARKLE

1. (Noun) any modification to one's motorcycle.

2. (Verb) the act of modifying one's motorcycle in some way.

Farkles may have functional or merely aesthetic value, or in fact no value whatsoever! To farkle is to expand one's connection to the motorcycle, to enhance its uniqueness, and provide avenue for personalization.

The term is generally credited as being coined by the ST1100 crowd.

First, dog bones are on the rear only. There are longer ones available to lower the rear. You can lower the front forks a smidgen to balance with the lowered rear by loosening the triple clamps and letting the fork tubes slide up.

However, I don't advocate lowered suspenders because you also reduce the cornering clearances which may or may not be important to you. I hate dragging hard parts. You also change the geometry of the bike and that can have an affect on handling.

I would be more inclined to find a qualified seat maker and have your seat cushion 'thinned' so that you are sitting lower on the bike. By thinning the width as well as the height you should be able to plant your tootsies a bit easier.

 

[sailingfast]

TN, for that tip-toe backup you may wish to add thicker soles to your riding boots, but if you really use chaps perhaps I should say to your flip-flops. Chaps look good in bars but you will lose what makes the chaps look good if you ever hit the pavement. If you have your seat modified ask for a more narrow (providing your rear is narrow) seat as well as a thinner seat. Or, lock the front brake, spin the rear wheel and tilt left for a nice turn around.

 

[TNBlueBreeze]

....if you really use chaps perhaps I should say to your flip-flops. Chaps look good in bars but you will lose what makes the chaps look good if you ever hit the pavement.

I don't wear flip-flops, don't go to bars without my husband, and don't really care whether or not the chaps look good. Yes, I wear them to be "cool"...to keep my legs from burning, hence the topic of this thread. BTW, I have a black leather vest, jacket, pants, etc. My husband bought most of them for me. He grew up a cowboy and has also been a biker for years, so he has more leather than a small herd of cattle. Nothing wrong with that. B)

 

[fastersilverfjr]

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