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NathanF · September 3rd, 2011, 05:02 PM

OK, got an issue. Looks like my exhaust is melting my right bag every so slightly. The sort of textured finish has become slightly shiny in one spot. Here are some pics:

So, do you have any of this? If not, how far exactly is the closest part of your bag to the exhaust?

I have room to move mine up, but I'll have to take apart the entire thing, cut the shims down, and possibly get new bolts.

Update: Just took a 25 min ride, mostly highway. According to my IR thermometer, the plastic spot was 250 degrees. The plastic closest to the pipe was only just above 100.

I can raise the whole thing 5-7mm without any significant modifications, but other than that I'm stuck. Not sure if that will be enough. Other ideas would be to put an insulating pad on the bottom of that bag, or build something to deflect the exhaust downwards.

September 3rd, 2011, 05:02 PM	#19
NathanF ninjette.org member Name: Nathan Location: Portland, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 V-Strom 650 ABS Posts: 166	OK, got an issue. Looks like my exhaust is melting my right bag every so slightly. The sort of textured finish has become slightly shiny in one spot. Here are some pics: So, do you have any of this? If not, how far exactly is the closest part of your bag to the exhaust? I have room to move mine up, but I'll have to take apart the entire thing, cut the shims down, and possibly get new bolts. Update: Just took a 25 min ride, mostly highway. According to my IR thermometer, the plastic spot was 250 degrees. The plastic closest to the pipe was only just above 100. I can raise the whole thing 5-7mm without any significant modifications, but other than that I'm stuck. Not sure if that will be enough. Other ideas would be to put an insulating pad on the bottom of that bag, or build something to deflect the exhaust downwards. Last futzed with by NathanF; September 3rd, 2011 at 08:47 PM.