I ride with the foot pegs all the way forward. Now that air temperatures are approaching the 90's here in East Texas I have noticed a lot of engine heat on my ankles and lower legs while riding. There is also substantial heat coming through the hole in the front of the seat and you know where that goes. I am well acquainted with the hot fuel tank issues of the early BMW K bikes and how insulation was used to help mitigate. Anybody experiment with heat management on the Ryker yet?