gave it a test ride tonight, the exhaust side saddlebag does get a little warm, going to see if I can't raise it up some more, it doesn't really get hot hot, and it is leather so as long as I don't keep anything flammable in it everything should be fine
also tested out my "cold weather gear" that being an extra pair of $10 Starter brand running pants that are big enough to go over my jeans, they work alright, but I also wear a pair of long johns under my jeans so everything combined works well
I like riding a lot more without a backpack!!!!