Are my feet hot or is just me?

yellowfinch11 · Post by **yellowfinch11** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:17 am

So, I removed my can (exhaust that is) for the first time yesterday. Man, that thing weights a ton!

After riding for an hour or so, my feet felt warmer than a typical ride with the can on. Am I imagining things or can that be possible?

Anyone else have the same thing?

By the way, the rear rim/tire look excellent now that you can see it! $\:D/$

thenewcamus · Post by **thenewcamus** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:01 am

My feet get hot on this bike regardless of whether the can is off or on. Usually a few minutes after I go from Interstate (Warp) speed to local road (Impulse) speed

BTW, the heads make great footrests on the highway....as long as you dont touch your boot to the exhaust headers:

Bubblin' rubba:

Ugly header:

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:03 am

I've not noticed any extra heat.

DJ

yellowfinch11 · Post by **yellowfinch11** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:11 am

Exhaust headers and boots -- bad!

Warp Spped -- Good!

Marku · Post by **Marku** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:52 am

Reminds me of when I threw my jacket over the back of my motorcycle after I arrived at work. The sleeve was touching the exhaust can and melted it. Heh oh well. Just like learning the stove is hot all over again, but 20 years later.

Ves · Post by **Ves** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:24 pm

I didn't notice any additional heat either.

riceburner · Post by **riceburner** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:06 am

The cat puts out a lot of heat with or without the can.

fnfalman · Post by **fnfalman** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:50 am

riceburner wrote:The cat puts out a lot of heat with or without the can.

Yep. Remove the catalytic converter and replace it with a Remus Y-pipe and you're good to go. Otherwise that cat puts out some serious heat.