Thanks all for the information. Will try ideas soon. Still looking for a rock gard or skid plate for the TL125. Are there any bolt on units out there?

Hi all, As of now (haven't really tested under hot condition) adjusting the air screw seams to have fixed the problem. It's gotten cold hear for a true test without the heat shield. I should have worked on the TL before the holidays.

Has anyone used a tool to test the temperature of the engine at normal conditions and at extreme conditions? If so approximately how many hours do you have on that engine and what was the air temp. when you took the reading? Does an engine run hotter when older or cooler?

Won't be long before our next season starts, can't wait.

Thanks