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Old 02-01-2008, 10:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Question About Exhaust Heat

I'm planning on installing one of these kits on the back of my Givi E52 Maxia case:



it will look something like this:



So I can charge camera batteries, my laptop, etc... while I ride.

This set up will require that I run a SAE power cord from the battery to the rear of the bike via underneath the seat (the cord will come up and out the back end of the seat to the case). I know there's a black metal plate underneath the passenger seat that has a heat warning on it. I've never taken my seat off after a ride to see how hot that plate actually gets. So I guess my question is this:

Does anyone know if that area gets hot enough to melt or otherwise damage a power cord running across the top of it?

TIA



to add that I have stock exhaust (in case that makes a difference)
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