Burning the Inside of the Thigh

Burning the Inside of the Thigh

I'm not quite 5'2" tall with it seems very very short legs(!) and ride a Harley 883 Sportster that has been lowered a bit. I cannot quite flat foot on both feet at a stop. My problem is that when I ride or especially when I stop and put both feet down, the inside of my right thigh an sometimes calf really burn from contact with the engine, exhaust, etc. ANY advice - clothing, etc?

I ride in Austin, Tx area, which is nice but can get very very warm in the summer, so a lot of extra clothing layers is not very appealing.

Thanks

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Burning the Inside of the Thigh

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Jul 23, 2010

Burning Thigh
by: Anonymous

Try a shamrock heat shield it fits under your seat and it cost a $125.00 and they are made for Harley's. Love my Harley. Hope this helps you.

Jul 13, 2010

Hot Pipes
by: Lynn-SW FL

Some bikes just have hot pipes. My 1100 Yama. VStar has Cobra pipes and sometimes my right leg will feel the heat thru my jeans when my leg makes contact with the pipe. I am short 5' 2" but can flat foot on my bike. The after market pipes came with the bike so I'm not going to change them. You can wear a "burn gator" on that leg (available at Motorcycle Super Store.com). You can also put "heat tape" on the pipe in that area.

Jul 12, 2010

Burning
by: Rocco

There is nothing like the comfort, safety and security of riding a bike that fits you like a glove. Plain and simple, you have the wrong bike. I traded and purchased bike after bike, adjusting and modifying until I found/created the perfect bike for my 5'2 frame. Now that I have, I am a happy rider. Both feet don't have to be completely flat as long as you have that comfort zone. And you don't have it. There are a lot of bikes out there. It's not too hard to wheel and deal. Your choices decrease if you're not willing to go outside the Harley family. I have yet to ride or find a Harley that fits my own comfort level. Your ride is supposed to be comfortable. You should never have to suffer thigh burn! Good Luck.

Also, you can put up to 6in risers on. They help change your posture and may help the way you sit on a bike.

Jul 12, 2010

Seat lowered?
by: Sandra

You say it's been "lowered a bit"...did you have the seat cut down? Or have a lowering kit installed that actually lowers the frame of the bike? Doing both may give you the control you need, if you cannot get used to keeping that right foot near the foot brake during stops.

Jul 12, 2010

Austin?
by: Fiddler

Hey, I'm in Austin, too ...er, um, Kyle. I ride a green Ninja and keep my hair tucked in a kawi green satin hair bow/net. And I always wave!

Jul 12, 2010

Balance Issues
by: Anonymous

Thanks for your comment. I have always felt uncomfortable (lack of control, I guess) when I only have 1 foot down - the bike is pretty heavy and feels like it will tump (texan for fall) over!

Jul 12, 2010

Why both feet down?
by: Fiddler

Is there any real reason why you HAVE TO put both feet down? Will your bike fall over otherwise? I'm so used to putting only my left foot down at the stops that it feels downright weird to have both feet down. In my MSF class they said it was preferable to put your left foot down but keep your right foot on the brake. I dunno... just a thought.

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