mxw1090
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Just wanted to check if this is normal for an FZ1 and if anyone has some ideas on how to resolve it.
I picked up a new 2011 FZ1 a couple months ago. I love the bike but there is one thing that is bothering me. The fuel tank gets very hot. I didn't notice it at first, but once the daytime temps reached the upper 90's I noticed the fuel tank gets very hot. The bike's engine temp runs between 190-210, witch is in the normal range. The tank is very hot to the touch and is very uncomfortable to the inside of the legs when riding. I have to force myself to sit back a couple inches from the tank. Since I'm very short my riding style is to hug the tank. I've added tank grip material that has insulated it some, but it is still very hot. I was out riding in 105 degree heat yesterday and it was very uncomfortable. I've had black bikes before and they get very hot in the sun, but this one is Silver so that should not cause it. My son has a black ZX10 and his fuel tank is much cooler than mine.
Does anyone else have this issue? Is it normal for the FZ? Any ideas how to prevent it or at least insulate the rider?
I picked up a new 2011 FZ1 a couple months ago. I love the bike but there is one thing that is bothering me. The fuel tank gets very hot. I didn't notice it at first, but once the daytime temps reached the upper 90's I noticed the fuel tank gets very hot. The bike's engine temp runs between 190-210, witch is in the normal range. The tank is very hot to the touch and is very uncomfortable to the inside of the legs when riding. I have to force myself to sit back a couple inches from the tank. Since I'm very short my riding style is to hug the tank. I've added tank grip material that has insulated it some, but it is still very hot. I was out riding in 105 degree heat yesterday and it was very uncomfortable. I've had black bikes before and they get very hot in the sun, but this one is Silver so that should not cause it. My son has a black ZX10 and his fuel tank is much cooler than mine.
Does anyone else have this issue? Is it normal for the FZ? Any ideas how to prevent it or at least insulate the rider?