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I made stays out of aluminum tubing, attached to the luggage rack, to keep luggage from rubbing against the rear wheel. Perhaps something like that would work for you. Joe
Haven't had a problem with my bags getting hot but they're much smaller. I believe the converter is just aft of the foot pegs so the back of the mufflers should be a little cooler.