Thinking of running a short exhaust and panniers?

[Hillman]

Think carefully before doing so.

Not my bike or picture, saw it posted in the FB group.

[kman0066]

Oh dang, that sucks.

[cOoTeR]

I think the problem is that people are throwing exhausts on just because they fit. If the exhausts exit were angled downward I don't think there would be an issue with running bags. But if the exhaust gases are directed right at the bags of course they are going to melt them.

[Hillman]

Exactly. There are a lot of people who are modding their bikes without much thought or rhyme or reason. I'm one of those wait type of guys, see what the aftermarket produces, see what other people do (good and bad), and learn before I spend even more money.

[DeRox]

The panniers of the z1000sx (ninja 1000) have a headshield. They might fit on the panniers of the sx? I believe the are the same...

[kman0066]

Yeah, the instructions that came with the bags show the different versions. Heat shields should work.