<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: joey120373

ncriderforks,



As you have had a chance to ride the "XP" quite a bit I was wondering if you could answer a question. With the engine mounted where its at is " hot legs & butt " a problem?</end quote></div>

I'm not ncriderforks but I an tell you that is NOT a problem on the XP, no hint of exhaust heat like the 800 has. I can't speak to engine heat on a real long ride but so far I have felt ZERO on either leg or the butt. You probably can't tell it by the pictures you've seen, but there is a heat sheild with some sort of batting in between it and the pipe. It surrounds the exhaust pipe and header completely(not just one side, 360*), and it runs the entire length to the muffler and works real well. Not to mention the pipe placement isn't as close to your leg.

 

It don't remember complaining about it or hearing about a heat issue. I talked to a friend who rides one everyday and he has never had a heat problem. He said after lots of slow riding it may get a little warmer but nothing to complain about. Hope this helps.