At the risk of triggering someone with a 2022 model, all I can say is if you think your 2022 model is hot, you should thank Sweet Baby Jesus you did not buy a 2016 model. Our 2016 was a salvage rig and barely ran when we first bought it, but even on short trips, it would cook you alive. it was one hot and miserable SOB. That being said, I have a much improved 2016 to which I have added the Heat shield attached under the seat bottom, a bilge fan, extensive extra insulation on all the other panels surrounding the engine, Insulation materials added to BOTH SIDES of the panel between the upper and lower seat cushions, seals on the shifters, seals around the steering column, 3D Printed, roll bar mounted air deflectors, TMUG Windshield extenders, Additional seals on the seat belt anchors AND I have added the 2022 model under seat panels and seat belt seal panels.
My machine has a temp sensor and PID controller to operate the bilge fan. This allows me to monitor the actual under seat temps to determine if my modifications have helped. I can tell you this, the 2016 with no modifications has a bottom of the seat temperature of in excess of 180 degrees on a very hot day. I my current configuration, the under seat temps run from 110-120 on a very hot (100 degree) day here in Arkansas. Our typical riding day is 85-95 degrees and 70-80% Humidity, with many days being much hotter; so heat is a real problem here. Adding the 2022 under seat panels to my 2016 made a HUGE difference along with even more extra insulation, sealing the seat belt anchors. I have spent a lot of time and a little bit of extra $$$ to make my 2016 much better than stock, and from the sound of it, even better than the 2022. The 2022 does have a lot of good changes, but there are still improvements to be made.
