Question for those that wrapped Exhaust

[RibsST1300]

Mine still smells like burning newspaper 1000 miles later..not bad anymore, but it's there when you stop the bike...

Anyone else have this issue?

I used Summit Racing wrap and the Silicon spray hight temp paint.

It seems to of reduced the heat to a manageble level, its still there though!

[hojo in sc]

I thought it was more like burnt apple pie, you know when the pie drips onto the oven's heating element. It will go away, but in the mean time, I craved for apple pies!

[MrClean]

Have you done anything else for the heat?
Like remove inner cowling ????








Mine still smells like burning newspaper 1000 miles later..not bad anymore, but it's there when you stop the bike...

Anyone else have this issue?

I used Summit Racing wrap and the Silicon spray hight temp paint.

It seems to of reduced the heat to a manageble level, its still there though!

[racats]

Part of your smell might be the paint. I wrapped mine but didn't paint them and have NO smell after about 100 mi. Doesn't eliminate the heat but does make it bearable.

[100MPG]

Has anyone tried JETHOT (http://www.jet-hot.com/)? I am guessing it is about 150-200 bucks per set.

[RibsST1300]

Have you done anything else for the heat?
Like remove inner cowling ????


I also placed a reflective blanket from front of gastank to behing my seat-no help there...it's fiberglass/mylar/reinforced aluminuim? sheet, only holes are for gas line and seat mount bolts, still burning hot.

I also put silver reflective tape on the bottom for the seat, and wrapped my gloveboxes with reflective tape.

My heat problem seems to be the heat flowing out the side ports at the valve covers, it comes right up my legs to crotch & stomach...my ankles and shins are fine.

[ga06rider]

I used thermotec? I think. It still smells some when it gets wet but doesn't smoke like initially. It has taken a good bit of the heat away from me.

[UNTMatt]

Has anyone tried JETHOT (http://www.jet-hot.com/)? I am guessing it is about 150-200 bucks per set.

I want to have that done just for the looks. :) I know a sport bike rider that had it done on two bikes but it was for looks and not heat.

[scott99]

I did the wrap, no spray, and have no smells whatsoever. cut the heat by maybe 50%, so for me it was worth it. i've done 97 deg. days and i can honestly say i didn't suffer anymore bc of the bike than i normally do riding in 97 deg weather. Maybe being an ATGATT helps:-)

[Blue bye you]

I wrapped mine and the went for an all day ride in 90+ degree weather. I also used wrap frm Summit Racing, but no paint. I notice some smell at the first 2 gas stops but after 900+ mi by the time I got home the smell was gone......until the first time I rode in the rain. but once dry no more smell, not even in the rain.

Now I never considered there to be much of a heat issue. I wrapped mine just to see if there was a difference and for the performance and mileage improvement. It's supposed to allow the gasses in the exhaust to remain hotter, therefore less dense therefore freer flowing....AKA less back pressure. I do feel there was some improvement in that area.

You guys that are removing or drilling holes in the upper inner panels should understand that by doing so you are allowing cooler air to bypass the radiator and mix with the remaining air comming through the radiator to provide a cooler airflow out the vents infront of your legs. This will limmit the radiators ability to cool the motor. As long as the temp dosen't ever go above 3 bars, and the fan isn't on too much, it shouldn't be a problem. But if the fan is comming on alot in hot weather it's only going to add more hot air to the mix possibly negating any improvement. :nuts1:

[Hashimoto]

I just recently pulled the inner cowling from the bike. I was really surprised at how much less heat I feel on my legs. While I never thought the heat was more than should be expected, given the size of the engine and the position of the headers, I do find it more comfortable now. I've noticed that the fans do run more often in slow moving traffic, but they seem to be able to keep up as the temp never exceeds three bars. Another benefit is cooler storage compartments. I imagine I'll have more road film on the inside of the fairing as a result, but if it doesn't cause problems, it's a fair trade off.