Cooler exhaust?

[jvax]

Did I mention its cool looking ?

Picture please 

[jvax]

I remember test riding a 696 in city traffic a few weeks ago and really felt the heat you speak of.  I felt it from under the seat, but mostly coming out on the left side of the engine.  I asked the dealer about it and he said "every person experiences the heat differently... some people feel it on their right leg."  I didn't really buy that and asked what can be done about it, he said pretty much nothing will completely resolve the heat problem, although ceramic coating and/or thermal wraps can help to some extent.  Now that I ordered my dark 796, I'm starting to get concerned cuz I plan to commute on it...  If it gets unbearable, I'll go for a dual surface black-ish ceramic coating.  I'm sure it will help with the looks too.

[Raux]

I commuted in Oklahoma summer heat. it's really not as bad as people are making it. yes it was hot, but no more hot than sitting in a non-airconditioned convertible. when you need to cool off, just spread your legs a bit for some air conditioning. I rode with jeans, leg armor, boots and summer mesh jacket with armor.

[Duc796canada]

I commuted in Oklahoma summer heat. it's really not as bad as people are making it. yes it was hot, but no more hot than sitting in a non-airconditioned convertible. when you need to cool off, just spread your legs a bit for some air conditioning. I rode with jeans, leg armor, boots and summer mesh jacket with armor.

OKlahoma, yup that is hot(although, I have been to hotter places). I was out in Lawton(Fort Sill) a few years ago! Good time in OKC

[Dr. D]

I commuted in Oklahoma summer heat. it's really not as bad as people are making it. yes it was hot, but no more hot than sitting in a non-airconditioned convertible. when you need to cool off, just spread your legs a bit for some air conditioning. I rode with jeans, leg armor, boots and summer mesh jacket with armor.

It also depends on the rider.  I have no issues with my 696.  At times my legs get warm, but nothing to fuss about.  She thinks different.  And she is SWMBO.

[MAJ Todd]

I wrapped the right side and now the heat is minimal and even on both sides. I wrapped it all the way back to the exhaust valve and below the valve.