engine heat and lean angles

[redbirds_imp]

Howdy Fred. I think that a rider's height can have a lot to do with how much heat is felt. I'm short at 5'6" with a 28" inseam and I rarely find heat a problem even in summer. An exception was my ST1300 but mainly on the left side. Those with longer legs have their knees closer to the bike's engine and that may be a factor. My last bike, a Moto Guzzi Breva, gave off a lot of heat but was only annoying in traffic. I've ridden my CB1100 in some upper 80 degree weather and have not had any heat problems, even in traffic.