MY bike gets so hot around my knees when riding. My temp gauge stays fine but my knees get real hot. Anyone else experience this?

 

Yes. Seems normal to me.

 

OK, at least im not alone. On another note, I had a new oil leak spring up today. Its coming from a round rubber peice under the carbs on the block. Not sure what it is

 

your knees get hot because the radiator exhaust is right in front of them. my ***** get hot because the voltage regulator is right underneath the seat.
not sure what you're describing on the oil leak. is it on the cylinder or transmission part of the motor?

 

tranny

 

You should have spent the extra 5 bucks and got the " ball heat shield " that comes as an accessory with a new R/R. It's Sweet!

 

i might have to look into building a heat sheild...

any word on the leak, lots of oil, or just a seep? left or right side of top of trans? rubber plug with wires, clutch shaft seal, are there vents on top the of the trans?