Right Peg Heat from Exhaust Headers

rickturubo · 08-28-2008, 11:35 PM

Have a 98 with 35K miles. The bike has been absolutely great. However, my only real complain (other than weight) is the extreme heat that comes from the rear headers on the right side. In hot weather, it just cooks my right foot and can probably fry bacon on the peg. For years noticed my right boot would get hotter than the left and figured it had something to do with the air flow from the right side radiator. It was only when I rode it with a pair of "non-boots" that I realized the immence heat coming from the headers. Are there heat shields for this or some other remedy for this?

drewl · 08-29-2008, 03:52 AM

The newer models have heat shields on the up pipe. The 5th generation just has it kinda tucked behind a plate around the peg. The cat converter causes most of the heat right there, so removing it would help. Other than that...wear good boots and keep your foot out an extra inch.

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08-28-2008, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
rickturubo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 09-02-2008 09:10 PM Location: California Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right Peg Heat from Exhaust Headers Have a 98 with 35K miles. The bike has been absolutely great. However, my only real complain (other than weight) is the extreme heat that comes from the rear headers on the right side. In hot weather, it just cooks my right foot and can probably fry bacon on the peg. For years noticed my right boot would get hotter than the left and figured it had something to do with the air flow from the right side radiator. It was only when I rode it with a pair of "non-boots" that I realized the immence heat coming from the headers. Are there heat shields for this or some other remedy for this?

08-29-2008, 03:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 03:30 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,244 Thanks: 28 Thanked 57 Times in 51 Posts	The newer models have heat shields on the up pipe. The 5th generation just has it kinda tucked behind a plate around the peg. The cat converter causes most of the heat right there, so removing it would help. Other than that...wear good boots and keep your foot out an extra inch. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

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