- Joined
- Oct 26, 2020
- Messages
- 1,753
- Location
- Makefield Highlands PA
- Bike
- 2016 ST1300P
- 2024 Miles
- 003726
Having ridden three of these, 04, 09, 16, and never really thinking these are hot, and having been to the OCD bike lounge, tuning will lower the temperature. My 16 was tuned by @Igofar. I was present during the temperature readings. Mine wasn't particularly hot so the swing wasn't as dramatic.
The 04 was lacking some of the "improvements" Honda implemented after 08.
Anecdotally, when I'm not wearing quality gear, high boots, thick riding pants, heat is noticeable on my ankles. When I had Delkevics on the '16 that heat heat was gone. When I was down in FL with just kevlar jeans and high boots, somehow the right maintenance cover popped off. I managed to hold onto it until stopped at the destination. There were a few stop lights on the way. It was insanely hot on my leg. I put the cover back on and all was well.
The 04 was lacking some of the "improvements" Honda implemented after 08.
Anecdotally, when I'm not wearing quality gear, high boots, thick riding pants, heat is noticeable on my ankles. When I had Delkevics on the '16 that heat heat was gone. When I was down in FL with just kevlar jeans and high boots, somehow the right maintenance cover popped off. I managed to hold onto it until stopped at the destination. There were a few stop lights on the way. It was insanely hot on my leg. I put the cover back on and all was well.