just bought my o6 and i have heard that in the city, stop and go traffic that that exhaust can make the passenger hot...well on the hwy and low rpms, even on short rides, my girl complains it burns her lower back...anything i can do? ....besides get a new girll and all them smart a$$ answers.
aj

 

well, you took away my first answer. I've never really had anyone complain about the heat. I have complained about it myself, as I tend to get a lot of engine heat when in slow stop and go traffic. But I've never had a passenger complain. Of course, it doesnt get that hot up here in michigan..

But, about the only thing that will help her is if you get a carbon fiber exhaust. theytransfer less heat through the muffler. beyond that, i really dont think there is anything.

Another thought... If she is wearing just a shirt without a jacket of some kind, she may getting a sun burn. Also, a jacket will keep the heat off of her back. It sounds funny, but ride your bike with a pair of shorts on and see how hot it is compared to a pair of pants.

 

she wear a jacket?

 

no sunburn...been little cold and cloudy out actualy...and no, no jacket yet. told her it would help tho. i was sold on the rt1 carbon fiber, but then i was just reading abou tall the fitment issues.

 

My wife rides with me alot and she has never complained about heat.

 

When i had my yosh slip on put on, my buddy put heat resistant tape under the paanger seat area... i would imagine this helps keep some of the heat off the passenger's tushy...

 

Do you still have the stock exhaust? I bought a carbon fiber Scorpion exhaust and my wife has never complained about the heat.

fyi- scorpion fits nice, is cheap (~$320) and is relatively quiet for a slip-on (which I like). Its louder than a Yosh with a street baffle but quieter than a D&D.

 

bike is stock. i plan on getting the jardine carbon fiber. hope that and a jacket helps.

 

I am sure she will notice a difference for the better once you get your new slip-on. Let us know...

 

A jacket solved my wife's problem but now with the summer heat hitting in FL,the extra heat may be a problem again.