[1troyduc]

Ok, this may have been asked already. What if anything have you guys done about the under-seat getting so HOT? There has to be some kinda mod for this.

Helpful advise very much needed...

 

[mopgcw]

Ride faster.

or move your regulator...

 

[1troyduc]

Hmmm, I see!

Is that what you did...do you have the 1000s?

 

[mopgcw]

I do have the 1000s.

You could try moving the regulator -- some attribute the heat to this -- Which may be the issue you are noting, or it could be your exhaust. Note there is not much clearance between your left thigh and the exhaust pipe there. In stop and go traffic in hot weather it can be a bit fun trying to manage the heat, but I have not moved anything yet.

 

[Bonafide]

1troyduc, I had the same issue on my 1000s during a large charity ride. The left exhaust blistered (literally) my inner left thigh. I wrapped my pipe in black exhaust/header tape, which seems to have helped a bit. The main counter though is the advice you've already received; keep moving at a steady pace. Stop/go traffic - near idle speeds - causes a lean fuel mixture which causes excessive heat off the header where it meets the head ... which is really close to the ol' cod-sack.

 

[reh]

Relocating the Regulator

If you do want to relocate your regulator, there are a few options shown in this thread:

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=57942

Cheers

Rob

 

[Cesare57]

I had this same problem on my GT yesterday while returning home from my breakfast ride, but turns out it was just the migas!

 

[localmotion411]

I had this same problem on my GT yesterday while returning home from my breakfast ride, but turns out it was just the migas!

Only problem living in Mississippi is that no one serves migas. I miss me some Cafe Brazil in Dallas (El Gordo crepes... mmmmmm).

Sometimes the heat coming off my bike bothers me during the summer, but on cooler days it can be kinda nice. I almost think it completes the retro bike experience.

 

[Impulsive_Duc]

I had the same experience and cut a piece of thin sheet metal from home depot...covered the inside with heat refletive sheet and covered both sides as seen in the picture...no more thigh roast!!

http://www.ducati.ms/gallery/files/2/6/9/8/5/duc1.jpg

 

[CU3RVO]

I had the same experience and cut a piece of thin sheet metal from home depot...covered the inside with heat refletive sheet and covered both sides as seen in the picture...no more thigh roast!!

http://www.ducati.ms/gallery/files/2/6/9/8/5/duc1.jpg

Sweet job!

 

[1troyduc]

Great advice guys...thanks!