Don't leave the baffle in a 1200 DVT with full system ... especially on a German autobahn! Tends to direct the heat a little.
I've just done 1800 miles through Spain and France with the baffle "in" and my number plate is fine. As JH says check the alignment
Hi Ian Did you have the panniers fitted on that trip ? wonder if it's the aerodynamics of the panniers pushing the exh gas towards the plate ???
Something like that, the angle and force of the wind can affect it. Best to either try and adjust the baffle, fit a smaller plate, or fit an ally plate.
wow there's a guy on facebook has just done the same as you.........come to think of it he has almost the same reg as you ;-)
Agreed but it shouldn't happen in the first place and a bit difficult to get s new plate made up in the south of Germany
Happens all the time. Probably wasn't the OP speeding either. I'd keep running exactly as you are now and claim ignorance. Didn't know, must have just happened. Sort it when you find a friendly dealer or a particularly anal Police officer can suggest a place to get one immediately
I'll check alignment and such when I get back to the UK. It seem ok with baffle out. As others have said I'll get a smaller plate and throw the baffle away. It's surprising how quickly it went though. Pretty much after a 30 min stretch of autobahn. 110 ish with an occasional burst above that.
