Hi, thanks for ther reply, I have removed the stubby carbon cans this morning, and fitted the original yamaha ones back on. Mainly due to mates being pulled over by the frog police. When you say resting on the black panels? My XTX is an 04 , do you mean the plastic heat protectors on the exhausts, I have taken teh bike for a blast this morning. And whilst the pastic leg protectors do get " quite warm" their temperture does not get into silly figures. i.e. I can still touch them comfortably. Any help appreciated. I suppose i'm being a little over cautious, but it's my first time overseas on the bike. Cheers Dave