How hot does a 1290 Adventure get?
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Ok a bit of research around the forums and road tests would indicate that some people have problems with too much heat and some don’t - so I am none the wiser - will have to try to test ride one when we have our next heat wave!
Good luck with that one. Have you looked on ADVrider - Orange crush - too many CPUs. There was a lengthy thread about it on there.
I've had the heat issues for sure. I put most of it down to the adrenal gland overclocking caused by the 1290.
For me, the fix (so far) has been:
Wrap the rear header.
PP carbon side panels.
Wings under seat insulation and carbon panels kit.
Revit cool vest (brilliant).
It's possible some guys on here are fat, so have their own insulation protecting them.
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For me, the fix (so far) has been:
Wrap the rear header.
PP carbon side panels.
Wings under seat insulation and carbon panels kit.
Revit cool vest (brilliant).
It's possible some guys on here are fat, so have their own insulation protecting them.
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Villanjc
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It's no worse than any other to be honest. I was in the Sierra Nevada in July this year, temps were up to 44 degrees. It was hot, the bike was hot, but no worse than my mates GS, and I didn't notice any difference to when I rode my GS across Spain a year or so ago. Apart from the GS blew its alternator and had to be shipped back to Blighty
My 1290 SAS is far better than my 1190 was - not been a problem when used 35 degree heat 
My 1090 is a bit better than my 1190 (which as the insulated header) I think the 1290 is as good or better than my 1190 (but only based on shortish test ride) I would still fit the insulated SA Header if buying a 1290 as I already have one to swop over.
If it is a concern I am sure most dealers would throw you a £90 pipe to keep a £14k deal alive.
If it is a concern I am sure most dealers would throw you a £90 pipe to keep a £14k deal alive.
I borrowed my mates WC GS and suffered with hot feet.
My 1290 doesn’t seem as bad as my 1190. I removed the cat and put insulated rear header on that which cured it. Never felt the need on the 1290. My legs get warm in stationary traffic but it’s not unbearable
My 1290 doesn’t seem as bad as my 1190. I removed the cat and put insulated rear header on that which cured it. Never felt the need on the 1290. My legs get warm in stationary traffic but it’s not unbearable
Take a panigale out before you try the KTM , now they get hot!!!!!!
Was an issue with the early 1190's , however have the back cylinder and exhaust under your arse is bound to generate some heat.
rode mine in very hot weather and my taters were not really any worse than the rest of me
Was an issue with the early 1190's , however have the back cylinder and exhaust under your arse is bound to generate some heat.
rode mine in very hot weather and my taters were not really any worse than the rest of me
Why would they produce any more heat in a 30C ambient compared with a 0C ambient?
You obviously skipped Physics at school, but I assume you find it warmer in 30c summer days than -5c winter days? Same thing applies here;
http://www.efunda.com/formulae/heat_transfer/conduction/overview_cond.cfm
https://www.thoughtco.com/temperature-definition-in-science-2699014
See, same thing, your body generates heat, in 30c conditions not so much of this gets transferred to the surrounding air, so you feel very hot (and indeed your skin temp will be higher) when it is very cold a lot more of your body heat is whisked away into the surrounding air and you freeze your bollocks off.
http://www.efunda.com/formulae/heat_transfer/conduction/overview_cond.cfm
https://www.thoughtco.com/temperature-definition-in-science-2699014
See, same thing, your body generates heat, in 30c conditions not so much of this gets transferred to the surrounding air, so you feel very hot (and indeed your skin temp will be higher) when it is very cold a lot more of your body heat is whisked away into the surrounding air and you freeze your bollocks off.
Why would they produce any more heat in a 30C ambient compared with a 0C ambient?
They don't, but you definitely notice it a lot more.
Davy F
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And who doesn’t like a warm thigh?
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