Question relating to heat on the LH side

[Njspeedmaster]

Had the longest ride yet on my 2009 GS Spyder that I bought in November (this winter sucked!), rode for 120 miles. Temp was in the high 70's/low 80's. Had a great time, but my left leg got quite warm. Just wondering if there are any tips to mitigate this? Had no issue on the RH side with my foot.

 

[Big Arm]

Wrap your pipe with high temp exhaust wrap.

 

[Chupaca]

Well..!!

:agree: he's right. Usually we hear about the right side (sitting on the spyder). That side has a variety of cures. You might also check the "Y" gaskets. Those are where the pipes turn down about ankle high behind the panels...:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: x2... Wrap your pipes, and check those gaskets...
Good Luck! :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAndyM]

Hey... If your up in the rt23 franklin area let me know and if I'm available we can ride. I have a 09 spyder RS myself. Always looking to meet new people with spyders. Also chatter box in Sussex has bike night on Thursdays nights, but I'm not sure if it started yet. [emoji111]️andy


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[Njspeedmaster]

Hey... If your up in the rt23 franklin area let me know and if I'm available we can ride. I have a 09 spyder RS myself. Always looking to meet new people with spyders. Also chatter box in Sussex has bike night on Thursdays nights, but I'm not sure if it started yet. [emoji111]️andy


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Thanks Andy, I'll keep you in mind. I went to one bike night in 2012 when I was between employment. My current hours won't let me attend, but hopefully that may change. If nothing else we can ride on the weekend sometime.

 

[Njspeedmaster]

Thanks

Thanks all for the advice, it's good to have access to a group of experienced owners. :thumbup:

 

[Trbayth]

You should post something in the New Jersey forum when you plan something. When I only have time for a short ride I usually make a loop up 23, through West Milford, then through Ringwood and Pompton Lakes.

 

[latony007]

These things are heat machines, especially the RTs. wrapping the pipe is not going to help your left side i dont think, as said its usually people complaining about the right side but i think the whole thing is hot. The best advice i have is to make sure your feet are spread as far apart on the pegs as possible, the closer your legs are to the "tupperware" the hotter it is.

 

[Vader]

Not much advice for the heat issue, but I ride a GS and last week cruised down 23, from High Point, to 287 north. I was also in Ringwood on Saturday. We should try a North NJ/Southern NY meetup. Maybe Shepard Lake? Or Sterling Forest? Or even Harriman..Silvermine has a pretty nice sized lot.
Also, the car/bike cruise night at Bear Mountain State Park should be starting soon

 

[wyliec]

Also, the car/bike cruise night at Bear Mountain State Park should be starting soon

I've not heard of that one. Do you have more info? I have a daughter in Kingston, and I could spend a night or two there, if I go to this cruise night you mentioned.