Thruxton Engine Burning My Legs - Solutions?

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  1. Kate Swanson

    Kate Swanson New Member

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    #1 Kate Swanson, Aug 1, 2018
    Hi!
    I just bought my first triumph, a 2018 Thruxton, and I burned my knees through my pants because they touch the engine (I am very tall). I need to find some kind of after market/third party product so that when my knees bump into the engine this doesn't happen!

    Any tips greatly apprecaited!
     
  2. dilligaf

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    #2 dilligaf, Aug 1, 2018
    What about some tank side pads?
    Could help keep your legs off the engine :p
     
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    #4 Kate Swanson, Aug 1, 2018
    Thanks - I was looking for something to cover the cylinder/cylinder head cooling fins instead of to go on my body. Know of anything like that?
     
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    #5 TEZ 217, Aug 1, 2018
    Dont think I would cover the cylinder cooling fins with anything as they need a good air flow, In your case would need to be some kind of heat shield that sits wide of the fins, I dont know of anything but who knows something may be available,
     
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    #6 Kate Swanson, Aug 1, 2018
    Do you think its possible to buy one for the new model? I imagine a wire shield would still get just as hot since its metal?
     
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