If there is a noticable difference, take it back to the dealer. These guys who ride the pre-2010s, don't have a clue what you are talking about. I rode a friends 09 and had to pull int a parking lot to see what was so hot. he told me the same thing as those who have posted above. My 2011 does not produce anywhere near as much heat on my legs that 09 did.
There are several heat panels / barriers behind the fairings on the 2010, and there could be several issues with incorrect installation or flat out missing. If anything is incorrect, the result will be increased heat on the rider. There are also rubber gaskets or seals between the fairing and the engine closest to the rider that are a PIA to get back into place correctly.I agree with this post. Although get ready for another blast of hot air, this time from the talking heads at the dealer. I talked with many of them--service, sales, owners, about the excessive heat problem before and after I purchased my 2008. They seem MUCH better at talking about why it's not THAT hot, than taking off the plastic and checking the foam undergarments that block the heat from the nuclear reactor.
You should probably talk to the dealer that did the work, and be very clear with them that it is real, and not just your imagination (if that is the case).
If there is a noticable difference, take it back to the dealer. These guys who ride the pre-2010s, don't have a clue what you are talking about. I rode a friends 09 and had to pull int a parking lot to see what was so hot. he told me the same thing as those who have posted above. My 2011 does not produce anywhere near as much heat on my legs that 09 did.
Last night I decided to take a serious look at the correct placement and installation of the heat shields and gaskets on my 2010 because the heat in the seat area was just out of control and I am leaving on Sunday for an extended trip on the bike. I've had various pieces of the tupperwear off at one time or another, with the most recent being when I installed the MC Enterprises "handicap bathroom" bars. While I did all the work myself and took my time in doing it, apparently I didn't get the heat shield properly seated on the inside of the fairing. If you look toward the back of the engine through the side of the fairing you will see a black/grey rubber piece that seals off air passage. The rubber piece fits snugly up against the side of the engine, and uses a 'tongue and groove' interface between the rubber and the fairing. On both sides, the groove of the rubber piece wasn't propery seated on the plastic of the fairing which created a sizable gap. It was a big PITA to get both sides properly installed, but I got it. I took the bike for a 60 mile ride with a couple of deliberate pull off the road stops and a lot of low speed riding where I knew it would be generating maximum heat. I even had waited until the gas tank was pretty empty as an empty tank seemed to make the heat problem worse. I am very happy to report that the heat problem is FIXED. I realize that the air temp was probably 20 degrees lower than it's been, but there is no question that the plastic AND the seat area is now back to where it should be- NOT HOT. So, if you are experiencing a strange increase in heat (assuming the bike isn't overheating of course) check those heat blocking rubber pieces. Obviously, they work. I'll get another couple hundred miles on it before I leave for the bike trip and if the heat situation changes I'll let you know.
Last night I decided to take a serious look at the correct placement and installation of the heat shields and gaskets on my 2010 because the heat in the seat area was just out of control and I am leaving on Sunday for an extended trip on the bike. I've had various pieces of the tupperwear off at one time or another, with the most recent being when I installed the MC Enterprises "handicap bathroom" bars. While I did all the work myself and took my time in doing it, apparently I didn't get the heat shield properly seated on the inside of the fairing. If you look toward the back of the engine through the side of the fairing you will see a black/grey rubber piece that seals off air passage. The rubber piece fits snugly up against the side of the engine, and uses a 'tongue and groove' interface between the rubber and the fairing. On both sides, the groove of the rubber piece wasn't propery seated on the plastic of the fairing which created a sizable gap. It was a big PITA to get both sides properly installed, but I got it. I took the bike for a 60 mile ride with a couple of deliberate pull off the road stops and a lot of low speed riding where I knew it would be generating maximum heat. I even had waited until the gas tank was pretty empty as an empty tank seemed to make the heat problem worse. I am very happy to report that the heat problem is FIXED. I realize that the air temp was probably 20 degrees lower than it's been, but there is no question that the plastic AND the seat area is now back to where it should be- NOT HOT. So, if you are experiencing a strange increase in heat (assuming the bike isn't overheating of course) check those heat blocking rubber pieces. Obviously, they work. I'll get another couple hundred miles on it before I leave for the bike trip and if the heat situation changes I'll let you know.