2015 BUSA Hot Air..

[Norseman]

Recently purchased a 2015 BUSA with 1160km's, the bike is immaculate yet when riding there is hot air blowing from the right side cowling onto my calf area and it gets really uncomfortable hot after a while, any ideas what can be causing that, left side stays cool?

 

[Mathewrussell52]

Get a full exhaust helps. The cats put off a lot of heat. But will not eliminate the heat.

Going fast also helps.

 

[Norseman]

Thanx, has a full system and happens while going fast, 140 to 200km/h..not so bad going slow in town..

 

[mabupa]

Thanx, has a full system and happens while going fast, 140 to 200km/h..not so bad going slow in town..

Are you a “shorts and flip flop” kind of rider?it would definitely feel like your leg is going to catch on fire if you don’t have proper gear to protect the inside of your leg.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Is this a Gen2 issue? Never had this experience with my Gen1.

 

[Norseman]

Are you a “shorts and flip flop” kind of rider?it would definitely feel like your leg is going to catch on fire if you don’t have proper gear to protect the inside of your leg.

No, mostly wear denims..

 

[Norseman]

Is this a Gen2 issue? Never had this experience with my Gen1.

2015 model so must be Gen 2.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

2015 model so must be Gen 2.

Yeah Gen 2’s since 2008. I wear denim too in the heat but always with hard shell knee and shin armor underneath. Cotton denim does retain heat but still, I’ve never felt any hot air rushing over either leg even in triple digit heat.

 

[Bumblebee]

I have a Gen 2 with full exhaust...I haven't noticed this issue but will pay closer attention and see.

 

[Johnnie Phatt]

I have a gen 2 with factory cans. I also noticed it but only around town and slow roads. Not at any highway speeds

 

[sixpack577]

It IS the catalytic converter causing the heat(gen2 only) and it IS more noticeable on the right side.
Get a full exhaust and it'll feel noticeably cooler around your feet/bottom of the bike.

 

[sixpack577]

I have a Gen 2 with full exhaust...I haven't noticed this issue but will pay closer attention and see.

You won't notice it, as you have a full exhaust/no catalytic converter.

 

[sixpack577]

QUOTE="WuzzaCBXRider, post: 3247139, member: 10993"]Is this a Gen2 issue? Never had this experience with my Gen1.[/QUOTE]

Yep, catalytic converter, gen2 only.

 

[Bluebusa60544]

I have a 2015 with full exhaust. Yep. It’s hot. Lay a bare hand on the right side frame. You won’t leave it there long.

 

[busabobh]

08 with Brock’s AH no problems, I’ve heard others say theirs gets hot, I can put my hand on mine after a ride.

 

[Mathewrussell52]

I had a full Akro and it was hot on the right side. When the fans kicked on it was very noticeable. With the turbo I don’t notice it at all.