HOT handle bars and keys.

[_=YeaBoy=_]

Hi,
So i am a newbie and while i'm trying to practice my smooth stops and goes a bit at a time, i noticed that the metal bars and the ignition casing and my keys are WICKED hot. The throttle is not hot just all the metal parts.

let me emphasis not just hot, really really hot.
Is that normal?

[grebstev]

ummmm what? heated grips by any chance? other then that i dont know

[loudnlow7484]

um.... is it really really hot and sunny wherever you are?
Next time you notice that it is hot, go find a black car, and stick your hand on the hood (don't let the owner see)...... if it's hotter than that, then maybe it's time to look into it.

[VifferJim]

Are you thinking maybe your have an electrical issue causing the metal to heat?? That's a new one on me.

[Bergy2]

mine gets hot too. after a longer ride I think the heat goes straight up and hit the tree and makes it hot

[GregS]

I have an 04 750 and the gray handlebar bracket has never gotten "wicked hot" even in the sun, maybe that's just my dead nerves and thick skin.
I have noticed that the black bar ends, if they get in the sun, can get uncomfortably hot.
Conclusion, hot is a relative term and is different for different people.

[Rok_Stars_Bars]

Wearing Gloves will fix this problem you will never know, its hot and fights road rash

[CenCalKat]

...get some gloves.

[Wheel]

On my '06 600, after the bike is parked in the garage for a little bit following a ride, I've noticed the front brake lever gets super-hot. The problem went away after I bought some good gloves

[DumbLuck]

hullygee, i wonder if the oil cooler/radiator being right down under the tripple tree makes a difference? slow speed, or no air movement anything above it is gonna get cooked