[Ducatigirl]

Hi all,
I recently got my Full Throttle - it is 3 weeks old. I am just over half way to get my first service inspection done.
I love everything about it, BUT the exhaust get so hot near the inner thighs and the seat gets hot too. I can understand heat, but it is extreme. I actually have to get off the bike if I idol too long as my legs burn and I can't stand it!

Has anyone else experienced this heat issue? Is that normal?

And you know...maybe it is the engine creating the heat....I just don't know.

I'd love some insight and feedback on this one.
Thanks all
DG

 

[MotoChief]

Welcome aboard!

Yes, the heat issue is well known. Although I don't know anyone that needs to get off the bike because of it. How long are you talking about? A couple minutes or 10-15 minutes?

 

[Ducatigirl]

Well I went on a 3 hr ride then hit stop and go traffic for a bit and was in first gear. The heat that hits my thighs near the seat was intense I had to shift and extend my knee out while on the peg to try and avoid it. And yes I did pull over one time as well. I could also feel the heat build up in under the seat. So to answer your question I was in touch and go traffic for a good 15 minutes.

Could there be something wrong with it? My husband rides a Hayabusa and his engine gets warm too, but nothing like this.

Thank you for responding and welcoming me aboard.

 

[MotoChief]

Hate to say it, but this sounds like what everyone else experiences as well. It is an air cooled bike and they like to keep moving.

But, there are things you can do to help this out. Ceramic coating the exhaust, wrapping it, using the heat reflective tape under the seat and such will help. There are several threads about this in here and if you search for them there should be plenty of info available to at least make a difference.

Good luck, and again, welcome to the board.

 

[Ducatigirl]

Ok thank you. I will search it out for sure.
Have a great day!!

 

[jhwalker]

I can vouch for the heat-reflective tape that is posted up here. Gold stuff. Which created some great comments from my buddies about "wealthy Ducati owners who plate their bikes with gold". I had to explain that this is the low-end Ducati.

 

[Spencer]

My bike does get warm on the thighs in stop and go traffic, but not so hot as I feel I need to get off. Perhaps I am used to it from other air cooled v-twins. I hope you get it sorted out. I really enjoy my bike and hope you will enjoy yours too.

 

[DJKham]

I have a full throttle as well and have found that the amount of heat felt has a lot to do with the type of gear I am wearing.

I'm ATGATT but have, on rare occasion, gone out in street denim (Aka "Levi's"). I can tell you that full Kevlar denim or proper leather riding pants make a big difference in preventing the heat from scorching you. Yet another benefit of ATGATT.

The advice above re: Heat reflective tape under seat and exhaust guard help as well and failing all that, you can always go to the ceramic coating or exhaust wrap route if it's really bothering you.

 

[Ducatigirl]

Thank you all for your tips. I will explore them all.
Have a great day!!

 

[mitra]

I created another thread quite a while ago about the intense heat (between the legs :O)... As said, with the cyilnder below you and it being aircooled it gets very warm, especially in stop and start where you don't get enough air to cool it down.

I used motorcycle jeans which shield me from the most intense bit of heat, but during bad days in central london. I either stop the engine when I'm fairly sure i'm going to be standing still in the same place for 30 sec or more, or I sit further back on the seat, or stand up for a bit.

I've become used to it, just hope it's not cooking my neither regions.... I still need them

 

[outofthebox]

Welcome DG and yes the heat issue is real in stop & go traffic.

Mitigation strategies include heat reflective tape under the seat and exhaust shield, exhaust pipe wrap, spray, ceramic coatings etc.

Search for 'balls on fire' & exhaust wrap threads for more info.

 

[Ducatigirl]

Thanks Mitra.
I am going to look into different pants and do the wrap.

I am just glad it isn't something wrong with my bike....

Cheers,

 

[Senna1Rossi]

i suggested elsewhere that if you want a quick fix, try on a road bicycle shorts (that have padding (gel paddings is good too)) as your under-wear under your regular riding pants. these shorts reach all the way down to top of your knees, and you will be surprised how much heat protection you get... and better fatigue protection to boot.

also, have you tried riding with your butt off the seat for short periods? just raising your butt off the hot seat one or two inches for several seconds makes a big difference too! and it's good quad exercise. heh heh