is it possible that the heat isnt coming from that aera, jsut close to it? like maybe that black hose with that HOT as hell water running through it... when youre riding the wind blows that hor air right on your lower leg... jsut a thought. mine doesnt have the lowers on it right now so it gets moreairflow over the engine than it knows what to do with.. my temp gague barely moves now.. lol