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    Default Does my 2017 F3T have a heat problem?

    I traded my 2015 F3S for a 2017 F3T Not sure if I have a problem or not but I am feeling a lot more heat on my right leg from mid thigh down to my ankle. Before I call the dealer I was wondering if this is normal on the F3T. Has anyone traded an F3S for an F3T and experienced the same thing. Its like I am back on my 2012 RS all over again. Felt very little heat on the F3S and that was mostly pavement heat coming up off the road.

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    I have a pre-muffler delete pipe on my F3-T and have no problem with heat coming up.
    Len at Pitbull recommended it to prevent any problems with heat.
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    Question: Are you wearing different riding gear?
    There's no difference in the radiator location or front bodywork...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tazzel View Post
    I traded my 2015 F3S for a 2017 F3T Not sure if I have a problem or not but I am feeling a lot more heat on my right leg from mid thigh down to my ankle. Before I call the dealer I was wondering if this is normal on the F3T. Has anyone traded an F3S for an F3T and experienced the same thing. Its like I am back on my 2012 RS all over again. Felt very little heat on the F3S and that was mostly pavement heat coming up off the road.
    My wife was complaining about the same thing, I just installed the cat delete pipe in mine yesterday. I didn't like the sound without the baffle so I removed it again and installed the baffle, to me it doesn't sound any different, but I lost a few pounds by removing it and though I haven't had it out for a ride yet, I know it has to be cooler without the cat under the right rear peg.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Question: Are you wearing different riding gear?
    There's no difference in the radiator location or front bodywork...
    yes same riding gear same quick road trips. It is quite noticeable difference.

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    I have a 2016 F3T and its all stock nothing changed on engine or exhaust and I don't really notice any extreme heat, my legs are out pretty far on position 5 and floorboards.
    If you want a leg roaster try a Indian roadmaster ,bought a 2017 and when you get off after a ride it feels like your right pant leg just came out of the dryer. Love both rides tho.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tazzel View Post
    I traded my 2015 F3S for a 2017 F3T Not sure if I have a problem or not but I am feeling a lot more heat on my right leg from mid thigh down to my ankle. Before I call the dealer I was wondering if this is normal on the F3T. Has anyone traded an F3S for an F3T and experienced the same thing. Its like I am back on my 2012 RS all over again. Felt very little heat on the F3S and that was mostly pavement heat coming up off the road.
    I do notice a Slight amount of heat on my right foot and leg. I think in my case that it's just the heat from the radiator.

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