[ST] Sprint SS heat

[TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 6/27/02 9:58:39 AM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< I am new to ST ownership, and this list, so please forgive me if this 
subject 
has been beaten to death. MY ST IS A FURNACE! The temp guage says all is 
well, but my leg is roasting. This will be great in the winter, but in the 
present day 100 degree weather... Is this normal? Any easy way to vent the 
bodywork without resorting to a dremel tool?

Steve
 >>

Taking off the belly pan  ('99 Sprint ST) is the most helpful thing I tried. 
However to save myself the trouble of taking it off each spring, and the 
somewhat untidy appearance of the bike with the belly pan off, I had the 
entire front of the chin fairing (which is part of the main side fairing, not 
part of the belly pan) cut out. This helps the heat problem somewhat, and 
does not spoil the appearance. I also had a slot about 12" lomg by 2" tall 
along the right side of the belly pan cut out where it burns, beacause of the 
proximity to the exhaust pipe. Can't say if this helps the heat problem, but 
since it was half melted anyhow, it looks better cut out. Dave Collins, San 
Diego

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