Our ST-S seems to get pretty hot on the left side, just in front of the seat about where the left knee is. It doesn't bother me, I guess my legs stick out a little farther but when my wife rides it, it is really noticeable to her. the left side is very much hotter than the right side. Is this common, anybody else have an issue with it or is it just us?
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ST heat on left side
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BikerDoc
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I test rode an STS for a couple of hours and felt like I had to keep my leg away from the tupperware in order to avoid
getting burned. Dealer said nothing wrong with bike, just a hot spot on it. Apparently most riders ride with their legs away from the bike so it doesn't come up often
getting burned. Dealer said nothing wrong with bike, just a hot spot on it. Apparently most riders ride with their legs away from the bike so it doesn't come up often
flamingobabe
...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
There is heat on the left side near knee and seat.......I would think that shorter people will be affected more....I feel it...the exhaust is not that high....but there is no place for the heat to escape
capt.jim
Member
I wrapped my exhaust and also applied Thermo Tec adhesive backed aluminum heat shield to the inside of the panels which helped even more than the wrap did. I'm also thinking of removing the black plastic block-off strip between the side panels, the 2013 RS's don't have it on there. The left knee used to get really hot, I barely feel it at all now.
Rock'nSTLtd
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Pretty warm
I to have noticed the heat on my left leg. So far I have just been on short rides and have tolerated it; however we will see how it is on a longer trip. May have to try the Thermo Tec.
I to have noticed the heat on my left leg. So far I have just been on short rides and have tolerated it; however we will see how it is on a longer trip. May have to try the Thermo Tec.
Zenagirl
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Thermo Tec adhesive?
Will applying this to the inside of the panel not make it too hot for the bike? I have a problem with the heat as well, and I like to sit with my knees next to the bike, not away from the bike, and have already been wondering how I will survive on hot days as it gets quite hot there. Sounds like a great solution you came up with, but I don't want to cause my bike to overheat. Do I need to be concerned about that happening? Thanks!
Will applying this to the inside of the panel not make it too hot for the bike? I have a problem with the heat as well, and I like to sit with my knees next to the bike, not away from the bike, and have already been wondering how I will survive on hot days as it gets quite hot there. Sounds like a great solution you came up with, but I don't want to cause my bike to overheat. Do I need to be concerned about that happening? Thanks!
capt.jim
Member
I did the same exact setup on my GS and never overheated, and I do notice the ST has a much more powerful fan, it really puts out the air compared to the GS. I may remove the block off strip of black plastic to let more heat out also, and removing the splash panels underneath will also give the heat a place to escape and make your oil changes much easier.
Zenagirl
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Heat on the left side
Wonderful! I am going to give it try! Thanks so much for the suggestion. :clap::clap::clap:
Wonderful! I am going to give it try! Thanks so much for the suggestion. :clap::clap::clap:
capt.jim
Member
The black plastic strip is between the oil reservoir side cover and the mid side panel on the ST, if you look on the other side there isn't one. The RS's have neither one, not sure why they would put one on just the ST, but that may explain the heat issue unless RS owners are noticing the heat also. It is easy enough to remove and see if it makes a difference before you wrap the exhaust or add the heat barrier. You may get a little heat coming up through there while sitting still but the panel may not get as hot while riding. The front exhaust runs just a couple of inches under that panel and strip, wrapping even 12 inches of that pipe may help also.
OK thanks.
JKMSPYDER
Active member
SPLASH PANELS ON ST
Capt. Jim mentioned removing the splash panels under the ST to help with the heat issue. Also in another thread, Lamont mentioned removing the splash panel on an RT when making your first oil change and leaving it off. I just wonder if leaving the splash panels off of my ST is a good idea if I am cruising on a wet road or run over road debris. Has anyone removed their ST splash panels? If so, any ill effects under different road conditions?
Capt. Jim mentioned removing the splash panels under the ST to help with the heat issue. Also in another thread, Lamont mentioned removing the splash panel on an RT when making your first oil change and leaving it off. I just wonder if leaving the splash panels off of my ST is a good idea if I am cruising on a wet road or run over road debris. Has anyone removed their ST splash panels? If so, any ill effects under different road conditions?
Spydr in KS
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My left side splash panel fell off after an oil change (long story). After having a new one installed I think there is less heat...:dontknow:
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