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Old May 7, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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So I still have the Stock Breakout exhaust on. The heat coming off them is not too bad, I am in the market for a new exhaust but worry about increased heat. My buddy has a 2 in 1 RSD on his street bob and the heat is crazy coming off it.

What are the factors that are involved with the heat coming off exhaust? Are they all pretty much the same and depend on the tune?
I just don't want to be stuck in traffic and be that much more miserable with a leg on fire.

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Old May 8, 2014 | 01:01 AM
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A good tune goes a long way in reducing heat,my stock pipes almost left my pants singed...changed pipes to v and h short shots got a tune and it greatly reduced the heat.
 
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Old May 8, 2014 | 07:28 AM
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even a bike tuned well will have hot pipes... might look at how they are routed around to see how close to your legs they are

the closer they are,, the more heat you'll feel.
 
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Check out capt. Itch. Leather heat shield
 
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Old May 8, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by wyndnface
Check out capt. Itch. Leather heat shield
yep. worked wonders on my 07' Road King.
 
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