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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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I've heard that the JetHot coated sidepipes won't burn your legs.
Then I've heard that they will.

For those of you that have them, which is it?

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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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they will burn the sh=t out of you. doesn't matter if they're coated, not coated or chromed, hot is hot.jetcoating only protects the metal not skin. http://www.cardomain.com/id/rlato
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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Ask my wife, they WILL burn your leg. They do cool off pretty quick but I am installing heat shields to avoid more family casualties.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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They will burn your legs, but it doesn't take long for you or you passenger to get away from them, but they do cool down rather quickly. I have 2 scars from burning my legs while getting out of the car, but girls love scars on their men don't they?
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 79-L-82
I've heard that the JetHot coated sidepipes won't burn your legs.
Then I've heard that they will.

For those of you that have them, which is it?

Your serious aren't you?
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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Yes - they still burn!!! I have one almost healed and a fresh one too...
But I still love the way they look!
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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I'm amazed at the number of sidepipe owners who report multiple scars from repeatedly sauteing their appendages.....now I have the memory of a soap dish, but I sure as hell remember where those pipes are.....
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow 72
I'm amazed at the number of sidepipe owners who report multiple scars from repeatedly sauteing their appendages.....now I have the memory of a soap dish, but I sure as hell remember where those pipes are.....

Well my only excuse is Ive only had em on now a couple weeks and only about 120 miles of driving time, BUT I will say this... I think Im going to wear jeans until my memory catches up with the burns...
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Yes, I was serious.
I saw a quote from someone on here (don't remember who it was) that said the jet hot ones he had he could touch them after driving. I thought it sounded fishy because I knew how hot the others got. Just thought I would verify.
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My question is, were the people that got burnt wearing long pants or shorts when they got burned? I plan on buying sidepipes and want to know if pants will save me if I make a mistake and bump my leg against it.
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I was wearing shorts when I got mine on the back of my leg. My buddy who was helping me tune was wearing shorts when he got his on the front of his leg.
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always shorts, never pants unless you're really stupid
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Originally Posted by rosslato
always shorts, never pants unless you're really stupid
Good, I should be safe then.
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