I just bought a 5th gen and after I rode it home 20 miles, I noticed that the frame (the flat shiny silver colored bit) got a bit hot. I'm guessing this is because the radiators are mounted sideways but I'm curious if it is actually normal.
Hot frame, is that normal?
Started by Ashok, Jun 16 2012 10:17 PM
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 10:17 PM
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 11:09 PM
how hot is "a bit hot"?
Can you hold your hand on it or is it too hot for that?
They will get warmer than you might think at first blush but you nailed it with the rads mounted on the side up front.
In North Georgia it is a great place to warm your hands on cooler mornings in the spring/fall before you install heated grips.
Can you hold your hand on it or is it too hot for that?
They will get warmer than you might think at first blush but you nailed it with the rads mounted on the side up front.
In North Georgia it is a great place to warm your hands on cooler mornings in the spring/fall before you install heated grips.
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 11:10 PM
Not to worry, it's typical.
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 11:15 PM
Thanks for the responses.
I could hold my hand against it for a few seconds without much discomfort but I can definitely feel the heat. Almost as hot as the silencer.
I could hold my hand against it for a few seconds without much discomfort but I can definitely feel the heat. Almost as hot as the silencer.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 03:01 AM
The frame runs right past the Two rear cylinders and heads. It's gonna get hot.
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