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    Default Excessive Heat on...

    Excessive heat on the right side of the rear wheel on an RT '10.

    not brakes.... any ideas?

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    Default Wheel bearings

    It may be the bearings on that side, if so change out all of them on that axle.

    Quote Originally Posted by GnA View Post
    Excessive heat on the right side of the rear wheel on an RT '10.

    not brakes.... any ideas?

    Yes, I tried the Search.

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    Default Heat..!!

    that is the side your exhaust is on. Check for leaks. Bearings would heat mostly hub and start to grind and possibly lock up. Brakes as well would be at hub, disk caliper area. If heat is to the passenger it will likely be exhaust...need more information....
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    Default Better late than--

    Right side of our2012 RTS gets hot when the outdoor temps go over 90 and it emanates from the radiators exhaust which is close to the riders right foot. It's much like a blast furnace blowing on my right foot. I am sure this heat flows back to the passenger too. Doubt your bearings or brakes are the source. Have played with the idea of an increased flow fan with a thermal switch incorporated that would come on when this heat exceeds tolerable levels. This global warming thing sucks!
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    Have you jacked the rear of the bike up, and spun the wheel? That would give you an indication of the condition of the bearings...
    Good Luck!
    Last edited by Bob Denman; 09-12-2013 at 05:42 PM.
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    Cool Heat sources

    The right side heat sources are the place to start your source. Front to back you have the radiator, engine, catalytic converter, exhaust pipe to muffler connection and the muffler it self.


    Who is the main complaintent, driver, passenger or both?

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    A visible discoloration in the rear wheel bearing will indicate bad bearing and an exhaust pipe leak will produce hot spot also. You may need to take itto your dealer to get attention. Good luck.
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    Default Thanks...

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll start trouble shooting with my dealer. But they like to start at "Let's replace everything!!!"

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    Good Luck! Please let us know what they finally find!
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    They get hot. Is there any difference between now and when the bike was new? Probably no issue.

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