Has there been a discussion of when people feel the excessive heat on their ST1300's and where? Yes, I've read more than a few threads on the heat issue, hot legs, seat, and gas tank.
I rode my bike for 1 1/2 years, mostly on the slab, in late winter, spring, summer and fall. There was no heat issue. I wore AGATT - heavy ballistic nylon pants/jacket. There were a couple of 500 mile trips, and several of around 4 hours. Then came OHSTOC '15. This was my first long, hard ride on two lane, curving, hilly roads. There was a lot of shifting, riding in 4th, 3rd, even 2nd gear turns, accelerating and braking on a hot day. Boy did I feel the heat. Much of it came from the gas tank, but the side panels just below it were also hot.
My point is that I still don't experience the heat in high speed, constant gear riding whatever the temperature. But hit the curves, ride slower, work the bike, and the heat comes through.
Is this a case of insufficient air flow to carry the heat away? Does the bike need the ram air effect? My ST's temp has never budged above three bars, so the engine is not unhappy. Do Iron Butt contestants comment about the heat problem too? It seems that working the bike for 10 to 13K miles virtually non stop should generate a tad of warmth.
I rode my bike for 1 1/2 years, mostly on the slab, in late winter, spring, summer and fall. There was no heat issue. I wore AGATT - heavy ballistic nylon pants/jacket. There were a couple of 500 mile trips, and several of around 4 hours. Then came OHSTOC '15. This was my first long, hard ride on two lane, curving, hilly roads. There was a lot of shifting, riding in 4th, 3rd, even 2nd gear turns, accelerating and braking on a hot day. Boy did I feel the heat. Much of it came from the gas tank, but the side panels just below it were also hot.
My point is that I still don't experience the heat in high speed, constant gear riding whatever the temperature. But hit the curves, ride slower, work the bike, and the heat comes through.
Is this a case of insufficient air flow to carry the heat away? Does the bike need the ram air effect? My ST's temp has never budged above three bars, so the engine is not unhappy. Do Iron Butt contestants comment about the heat problem too? It seems that working the bike for 10 to 13K miles virtually non stop should generate a tad of warmth.