Heat deflecting foam for 08/09 models

[Boomer]

I know that back in 2011/12 Zteve was selling some foam pieces for the 08/09 models to reduce the heat on your legs.
He was last active on this forum in 2022. I have added a post to his Heat Shields thread.

Having finally experienced that heat a couple of weeks ago I would like to get those foam pieces for my bike.
I know that I also need to add some insulation to the bottom of the gas tank but cannot find the foam pieces anywhere.
Does anyone have a set I could buy off them, or else have a pattern I could use to make my own if Zteve is no longer doing them?

[connie14boy]

I know that back in 2011/12 Zteve was selling some foam pieces for the 08/09 models to reduce the heat on your legs.
He was last active on this forum in 2022. I have added a post to his Heat Shields thread.

Having finally experienced that heat a couple of weeks ago I would like to get those foam pieces for my bike.
I know that I also need to add some insulation to the bottom of the gas tank but cannot find the foam pieces anywhere.
Does anyone have a set I could buy off them, or else have a pattern I could use to make my own if Zteve is no longer doing them?

I have never had that heat problem on my 2009, and finally realized that some early bikes I have seen came from the factory missing the foam pieces that I have on mine. Maybe you could find some on Ebay or some online sites that dismantle wrecked bikes in the UK. Good luck.

[Boomer]

Mine has all of the foam pieces it had when sold to me, new in Aug 2007.
So far as I can tell, all of the pieces that are shown on the parts diagram for the 08 & 09 are present and fitted correctly.
If you bought yours used, perhaps the previous owner installed Zteve's foam pieces.

I never had the heat problem until a coupe of weeks ago when I finally had to ride in 37C (99F) ambient temperatures.
The insides of my shins got REALLY hot to where I had to move my legs outwards, which is awkward when regular gear changes are needed.
I was wearing jeans and full touring motorcycle boots and the boots protected the lower half of my shins from the heat.
I struggle to get motorcycle pants due to my size so figured that the foam would help for the future.
It's not even remotely urgent. I may never ride my C14 in those temperatures ever again.