Hi everyone, I recently bought a yamaha dragstar 650, it's my first big bike after riding my 125 virago for 3 years.

I took her out today for about 10minutes and brought her back. I went no faster than 30mph and the engine and pipes where roasting, like real hot. Is this normal?

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Hi Sunsprie, welcome to the forum. Being aircooled, the draggie can get hot. The pipes certainly do, but then that's true of any motorbike exhaust. You say you didn't take her over 30, well, that can add to the heat as she's not getting much airflow over the engine.

It would help if you could tell us if there are any modifications to the bike.

Hi toutsuite, I don't think there has been any modifications to the bike, it must be as you said, I had her sitting idle in the garage for a good bit then took her on a short spin.

I'm glad that it seems normal.

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10 minutes running will mean its up to full temperature so yeah it will be real hot.

Absolutely do not touch the pipes even after 15 mins running.

You will take your fingerprints off - ask me how I know.

Lol yeah I nearly did that! The thing heats up like crazy, aslong as it's ok id don't mind.

Hope you finger tips didn't get it to bad lol

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