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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dswansbiker
I have a 2011 RK with CAT intact. I have never been motivated to remove the CAT because the heat has never bothered me. I always ride with good stout 11" high boots and heavy jeans and can't feel the heat at all.

I have always wondered what riders with heat complaints are wearing for gear.
I agree. I ride with Sidi touring boots with socks that wick away sweat. I had these when I rode a BMW R1200RT and used them when I test rode the RK yesterday. I was 90 degrees and humid here in NJ and I had no problem with heat bothering me.

A fairing and/or lowers blocks the air as it is designed to. It also keeps the heat around you.

I still will add slip ons, K&N and mapping though after 1000 mile service.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TKDKurt
I have ridden in temps in the low 100's and the only place I feel the heat (and only when not moving) is on my inner upper thigh. It's coming from the rear jug and header and is completely unrelated to the CAT. If it ever really starts to bother me, I'll get a crotch cooler from Captain Itch. (He and Isabel are great. Good products, good people.)
I experience the same. I have a Fuel Moto air cleaner and the cover gets really hot when not moving. The Captain's crotch cooler is on my list.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Ya what they all said and get a Capt Itch crotch cooler and things will be better
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Well ok Ken way to Go I hope your RKC makes you as happy
as mine makes me. I think Baust 55 just made another sale for
Captain Itch. Not because I really need one but it really makes
a bike look sharp.
 
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