Burned right thigh
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Burned right thigh
I have a 2009 XR1200 which I use for a daily driver approximately 30 -'45 min. Last weekend the wife and I went for a 5 hour ride, the next day I had second degree burns on the bottom of my right thigh and had a rash around my groan that looked like a chemical burn. I thought it might have been a gas leak and the vapors caused the rash, but that doesn't explain the blisters on the bottom of my leg. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated as I am at a loss.
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I have a 2009 XR1200 which I use for a daily driver approximately 30 -'45 min. Last weekend the wife and I went for a 5 hour ride, the next day I had second degree burns on the bottom of my right thigh and had a rash around my groan that looked like a chemical burn. I thought it might have been a gas leak and the vapors caused the rash, but that doesn't explain the blisters on the bottom of my leg. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated as I am at a loss.
The oil is routed up to the heads on the xr on the right side of the engine where the a/c would be on other bikes. look for loose fittings there
a/c blow by may also be a cause but, i think you would have noticed oil on your pants.... unless you were squidding in shorts
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I doubt fumes or chemicals were the culprit. I suspect that sweating and the long duration of your ride caused chafing, resulting in the 2nd degree like burns you have. Chafing is caused by skin rubbing against skin or clothing. Chafing can be anywhere on your body, but thighs, groins, underarms, and nipples are the most common places. If the area is wet it can even make it worst. Chafed skin can form rashes, swell, bleed, blister and crust up.
You may want to evaluate the clothing you wear when riding. Moisture wicking clothing can help. Also, a lubricant like petroleum jelly can help prevent chafing in sensitive areas. One more thing, let the wound heal before riding again. If you don't it may get so bad that you'll eventually need to visit a doctor.
You may want to evaluate the clothing you wear when riding. Moisture wicking clothing can help. Also, a lubricant like petroleum jelly can help prevent chafing in sensitive areas. One more thing, let the wound heal before riding again. If you don't it may get so bad that you'll eventually need to visit a doctor.
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I am well accustomed to long trips on motorcycles and cannot bring myself to ride in shorts, nor do I ride in restrictive clothing that could cause chafing. Having been a Jarhead and in construction for the last 30 years in a state where triple digits are the norm I know how to ride.
I'm going follow Cvaria advise and check fittings for blow-by, of the 6 bikes I own this is the only one with vents on top of the head. I do see cracked tubing and what looks like oil between the air box and air intake. My daughter said there was a strong gasoline smell in the garage after I parked the bike but there are no visible fuel leaks so I'll remove tank the as well and will post what I find. Regards.
I'm going follow Cvaria advise and check fittings for blow-by, of the 6 bikes I own this is the only one with vents on top of the head. I do see cracked tubing and what looks like oil between the air box and air intake. My daughter said there was a strong gasoline smell in the garage after I parked the bike but there are no visible fuel leaks so I'll remove tank the as well and will post what I find. Regards.
I'm going follow Cvaria advise and check fittings for blow-by, of the 6 bikes I own this is the only one with vents on top of the head. I do see cracked tubing and what looks like oil between the air box and air intake. My daughter said there was a strong gasoline smell in the garage after I parked the bike but there are no visible fuel leaks so I'll remove tank the as well and will post what I find. Regards.
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Just a guess, but... If your legs are burnt, how would you have not felt that area of your leg getting extremely hot? Could both issues be some sort of rash?
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Check the two bolts tight the exhaust to rear engine. They got loosen easily due to vibration. ... when it happens, it will very hot.... be careful, the bolts are fragile .
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Originally Posted by JDLeague
The burn (big blisters) were right where the oil fill plug is and yes it got hot but I was in the middle of a ride and figured it was just the way heat was coming off the motor as we were riding the coast and the right side catches all the heat, at least while on the Xr1200.
Last edited by RKZen; Mar 26, 2016 at 12:12 AM. Reason: typo