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Offline mlouris

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #20 on: May 14, 2011, 07:35:36 PM »
Hi Guys,
I found pics of these mods on a forum. He claims it helped a lot. It makes sense as it seems the hot air gets trapped in the rear of the fairing, and this would increase air flow. For the lower fairing, a bigger hole would allow more heat to escape. He said it worked great, but the engine noise increased, which he said he liked. I think it would be cool to do some cheese grater slots in the lower fairing to match the upper fairing. If anyone has done this please post pics.

Mike
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Offline koval68

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2011, 11:34:10 AM »
Quote from: BleedingEdge on May 12, 2011, 10:56:27 PM
<snip>..... and you must wear protection.
...and you should!
I've owned many bikes over the last 30 years and "excessive heat" coming out of the motor never bothered me. Well, maybe there's one exception...BMW K1.
Besides, I don't ride wearing t-shirt, shorts and sandals.
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #22 on: May 16, 2011, 01:45:40 PM »
I wear long jeans and high top boots when I ride, so far I haven't noticed anything that is bad. If I do I will order the foam blocks from Zteve
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Offline lt1

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #23 on: May 16, 2011, 02:24:22 PM »
I have a friend w/ Zteve's product and they seem to help.  Much of the time, the bikes that are passing more heat to the legs have the original foam pieces incorrectly installed. 

I live in the Phoenix, AZ area, and have no complaints about heat on the legs since I adjusted the factory foam.  I also added insulation under the glove box because it was cooking the phones that I used to leave in there.
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Offline Rawman

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #24 on: May 16, 2011, 03:19:39 PM »
+10000 LT1

My stock "heat panels" look a lot like ZSteves.  In fact a lot of C14 riders ask me if I have Zteves blockers.  I am 90% sure that the stock panels are incorrectly installed or are completely missing if you are having heat issues.  I lived in Atlanta through 2 summers of 100+ degrees and Atlanta parking lot traffic on I-75 and I-85.  No real issues with engine heat, just the "melt your face off under your helmet" heat from the roads, other vehicles and not moving in 100+ degrees.

I do however, have the cook your inner thighs heat from under the tank.  I am planning the heat reflective material to put under the tank hoping this helps.
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2011, 05:26:59 PM »
The stock 08 has heat shields similar to those offered on ebay. They are not as visible. However, a set of these shields from ebay should provide additional help. I may fabricate my own.
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Offline AirplaneTim

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2011, 06:25:10 PM »
Anyone ever seen the movie "World's Fastest Indian"?  I've been thinking about just wrapping my leg with some asbestos tile.
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2011, 06:33:14 PM »
Quote from: AirplaneTim on May 16, 2011, 06:25:10 PM
Anyone ever seen the movie "World's Fastest Indian"?  I've been thinking about just wrapping my leg with some asbestos tile.


Indeed! And make sure to fill in the cracks on your tires with some black shoe polish for tech inspection!!  ;)


Great movie.  :thumbs:
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Offline booger

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #28 on: May 16, 2011, 06:38:51 PM »
I only notice it when I ride barefoot or with sandels :rotflmao:
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Offline gflint

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #29 on: May 17, 2011, 08:42:36 AM »
If you do not mind the illegality of the operation, removing the cat will cool things down quite a bit.  It also lowers engine temps in traffic situations.  Having a catalytic converter 1/2 an inch from the oil pan is not a good design.

The heat really does not bother me unless I ride in flip-flops and shorts.  But worse than the heat is my toe get beat up from shifting.  Every now and then I ruin a flip-flop when I put my foot down before coming to a complete stop.  I have to stop at the next convenience store to get new shoes.  When I ride bare foot the footpeg tickles too much.
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #30 on: May 17, 2011, 01:07:51 PM »
What heat?  Just don't ride with the "paraders" and wear ATGATT and there is no heat issues. 
Ride in parades or shorts and sandals?  Prepare to cook your ankles
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #31 on: May 17, 2011, 01:17:45 PM »
I have a pair of heat panels from Zteve on my 08.  They helped my shin & ankle.  I can tell when when the gas tank is less then half full - gets a little warm (before and after the heat panels were installed).  I plan to add some reflective insulation under the tank when I run extra wires under it.

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Offline jettcity1

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #32 on: May 17, 2011, 03:18:05 PM »
I have an '08 and I am in the pacific northwest. Mine is a hot one and i have installed foam to help but it simply puts the heat in other places, mainly electronics and battery areas. I know what happens to sensitive electronics and heat and this bike supposedly has 3 on-board computers.I took out the foam and simply apply barbecue sauce to my right leg evenly and savor the roasted smell. This bike is a hot one but i have ridden others that will slow roast you evenly and thoroughly. Its a good thing its not warm up here in NW Wa. state very often or i would surely melt on this thing. Leave the heat blockers off and put up with it, i would not want to roast something else.
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #33 on: May 17, 2011, 03:47:19 PM »
What heat?  Compared to an air cooled bike, these bikes run cool.
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #34 on: May 17, 2011, 03:52:50 PM »
Quote from: JoeR on May 17, 2011, 03:47:19 PM
What heat?  Compared to an air cooled bike, these bikes run cool.


+1...


Try riding an oil cooled Gixxer around in the summer, then you'll stop complaining about Connie heat...  ::)
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #35 on: May 17, 2011, 04:04:16 PM »
Does anybody have any recommendations for the reflective insulation for under the tank?  I was looking at the thermo tec stuff that auto zone sells.  Any opinions on that.  I was also thinking about wrapping the header as well or maybe just the cat.  I ride in alot of stop and go traffic and I can definately feel the heat coming off the cat when its hot outside. 
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #36 on: May 17, 2011, 08:16:39 PM »
Quote from: ZedHed on May 17, 2011, 01:07:51 PM
What heat?  Just don't ride with the "paraders" and wear ATGATT and there is no heat issues. 

ATGATT? Is that some sort of thermophile DNA restriction site?

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Offline gflint

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #37 on: May 17, 2011, 08:47:47 PM »
I got some insulation material at Home Depot for under the tank.  Silver foil on both sides, plastic bubble material in between.  Maybe 3/16 in thick.  Has worked well for three years.
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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #38 on: May 18, 2011, 04:59:22 AM »
Quote from: xKLR on May 17, 2011, 08:16:39 PM
ATGATT? Is that some sort of thermophile DNA restriction site?

-RC

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Re: Excessive heat on 2008 models
« Reply #39 on: May 18, 2011, 05:05:37 AM »
Quote from: vajim on May 18, 2011, 04:59:22 AM
Possibly....All The Gear All The Time


Yeah that's it. The down side of ATGATT is when you crash, because you pass out from heat stroke!  ;D
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