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Old 08-27-2009, 09:19 PM   #4
Easy Rider
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Re: My Black 2009 GZ250

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1
As I've said multiple times on here to newbies, you better put a heat shield under that right- sided saddlebag, otherwise the hot exhaust is going to burn or melt it.
Good heads up but if you keep about 2 inches of seperation, you should be OK. I did that for about 2 years, including a 1200 mile trip and it never got more than warm to the touch.

Now, if you do a lot of riding in slow moving traffic and in hot weather......then 2 inches might not be enough. Should certainly keep an eye on it though.
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