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Title: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Mark W on July 03, 2011, 10:46:29 PM

On the hot days that are few and far between, today being one of them the heat generated and blown towards my nether regions is unbearable to the point that I'm thinking of selling in favour of something a little cooler! Any advice would be great fully received.

Mark....

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 03, 2011, 11:04:31 PM

I take it that you have a pre 2010 model?

The heat only bothers me when at a standstill. I think if you take off the vent fairing panel there will be less heat aimed towards your legs.

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Therenback on July 03, 2011, 11:15:27 PM

NB wotz dif between pre an post 2010 models ?? vent angles or better cooling

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Lonewolf on July 03, 2011, 11:31:30 PM

As NB says if you take off the vent fairing it will allow the air to flow more outwards rather than back towards the rider. It is designed to be taken off permanently if you so choose, there are some spare bolts secured to the rear of it to account for the shorter length.

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 04, 2011, 12:33:00 AM

Quote from: Therenback on July 03, 2011, 11:15:27 PM
NB wotz dif between pre an post 2010 models ?? vent angles or better cooling

2010 onwards don't push too much heat to the rider. Better ventilation design

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: 100milesaway on July 04, 2011, 09:23:02 PM

My 2011 model has no issue whatsoever with dumping heat onto the rider, bigger and better designed slats on the side fairing , plus the gaps between the fairing and engine are now neatly blocked off with shaped rubber grommits, plus a stainless cover over the exhaust pipe has completely solved the problem.Well done Kawasaki,evolution at work me thinks. My advice would be either live with it on the 6 days a year that it becomes a problem, or if funds allow buy a new one. cheers Geoff ;D

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Rusty on July 04, 2011, 11:13:20 PM

I have to say that Geoff has a point ... have you considered just riding in your pants ?

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Kevin on July 06, 2011, 08:53:05 AM

I had the same problem with the first model. On a trip down in Southern Spain my legs got quite red from the heat. NOW they tell me there's a panel that can be taken off! ::) ;D

The newer one seems much better but we haven't been back to Spain with it yet.

Kevin

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: patrick on July 06, 2011, 07:07:32 PM

I thought , but no dount am totally wrong, that if the vent panels are removed it gets more heat on your legs... intended for winter????

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: nogoslow on July 07, 2011, 11:37:45 PM

I thought the same as Patrick, panel off for more warmth in winter. No probs with heat on my 09 after an 8 hour ride last saturday. i just removed the thermal winter liner from my trousers job done.

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: fatharry on July 08, 2011, 08:18:31 AM

I've never really struggled with the heat from my 09 ..... i mean i know its there and i can feel it......but its not uncomfortable in any way ;D

Title: Re: Can't cope with the heat!
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 08, 2011, 10:18:42 AM

I only find it uncomfortable on a very hot day, and only at standstill.

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