V4 temperature shield (seat , gas tank and sides)
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Under the seat use some gold reflective tape. If you get frame covers, put the same there.
Otherwise, exhaust with a proper map, so you aren't running lean, will be the best way to cool it down.
Under the seat use some gold reflective tape. If you get frame covers, put the same there.
Otherwise, exhaust with a proper map, so you aren't running lean, will be the best way to cool it down.
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I think Panigale Spacers literally just came out with their heat shielding kit for the V4 a week or two ago. Might be worth a try.
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Thanks for the answer . Where can I find those.
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I took the covers off of my rear cylinder head. I can't imagine insulating it from any airflow is helping the temps. I also put some of the silver heat insulating film under the seat. I had some lying around and thought I could put it to good use.
With every Ducati I've owned I put an exhaust and map on and it seemed, at least anecdotally, to help with heat.
With every Ducati I've owned I put an exhaust and map on and it seemed, at least anecdotally, to help with heat.
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I also removed the covers, but did it for looks mostly. After it, I found the heat gets spread out more evenly instead of focused in one area. In my experience, the stock V4 does a great job at keeping heat away from the ass/legs, especially compared to previous panigales. Where it is absolutely miserable is once I tried to put a foot down at stops when temps were high. Felt like a stream of molten lava shooting at my calves. Would have to do this dance were I bounced from side to side to keep them from getting burnt.
Removing the covers eliminated that issue. More heat around my butt and legs, but less at the calves. Overall, much more tolerable. The 1199/1299s I rode before had me cooking while in motion in less than 30 minutes. The V4 only ever cooked me at stops.
Removing the covers eliminated that issue. More heat around my butt and legs, but less at the calves. Overall, much more tolerable. The 1199/1299s I rode before had me cooking while in motion in less than 30 minutes. The V4 only ever cooked me at stops.
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