EXECTIVE Posted October 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2013 the heat on my left leg is way to hot...it seams that the cooling fan blows mostly out the left side. I live in the desert in s. cal. still in the 90's..any ideas in getting more air to the feet and legs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted October 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2013 When opened these provide excellent air flow. Mike [ATTACH]80663[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXECTIVE Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted October 22, 2013 what do you call them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakester Posted October 22, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2013 Air wings, I think, wind wings, maybe. I have a set too ----They work well to increase flow when open(hot) or warm up when cool. Highly recommended. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted October 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2013 I have them and like them. Definitely helpful. http://yamahasportsplaza.com/oemcatalogs/p/yamaha_motorcycle_cruiser_2008_royal_star_venture/star_accessories-windshields/4ff76ce7f870020f741519db/tinted-lower-wind-vents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted October 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2013 I have them and like them. Definitely helpful. http://yamahasportsplaza.com/oemcatalogs/p/yamaha_motorcycle_cruiser_2008_royal_star_venture/star_accessories-windshields/4ff76ce7f870020f741519db/tinted-lower-wind-vents Yes those are the ones. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted October 23, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 23, 2013 I also have them and they are well worth the cost. I just added a pair of hand wind deflectors and they work great too. I have a RSTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted October 23, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 23, 2013 I have no idea what kind of bike you have, but if it is a 2nd gen, you will find the heat is not specifically located to just one side. It can certainly seem like that at times, but even a slight cross breeze while riding will generally push the heated air from the radiator off to the leeward side. Turn around and the heat is felt on the opposite foot/leg. Of course, nothing about that helps your complaint - the fact is, this bike does put out a lot of heat. The lower crash bar wind deflectors can help, but often not as you think. I ran a number of tests with a thermometer strapped to my lower legs and the air deflectors in different positions; if opened more than about 1/2" while riding at highway speeds, they actually draw the heated air out from behind the radiator and onto your leg instead of just having it blow back along the engine and out BEHIND your legs. Conversely, when riding in COLD weather, having the deflectors open will actually REDUCE the cold air turbulence on the bottom of your arms. This is not noticeable unless you find yourself unexpectedly riding with only a light jacket in cold weather. As for the solution to the heat problem on your legs, the best advice I have is leather chaps. Personally, I NEVER ride without either leather pants or leather chaps, and in the summer, the extra layer of leather that the chaps provide over my jeans actually make riding much cooler! This comes from two things - first, the outside layer of leather acts as an insulator against that engine heat (that's why I actually notice the effects of a slight cross-wind on my feet instead of my legs - boots only have one layer of leather, and it fits tight against the skin). Secondly, when I put my feet up on the highway pegs, a strong flow of air is channeled up my leg between the chaps and my jeans, cooling my legs. In the winter, leather over pants are better because the closed top prevents this flow of air up the legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted October 23, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2013 I thnink that if you live where you can ride all year round, you should not be allowed to complain!!:sign green with env Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted October 23, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 23, 2013 In the winter, leather over pants are better because the closed top prevents this flow of air up the legs. Never could try this. The taste of ice & snow off of the pavement prevents me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted October 23, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 23, 2013 I can tell you shorts are not the answer. I have taken a quick couple of trips to the corner stor and it aint the ticket. Lol Seriously though I see lots of folks here in Fla ride in shorts. Ill run the mile or so to the store but thatss about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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