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Revision 2: Project Failed
---UPDATE: The project failed. The After Action Post is #13. I am leaving the original post for others to see what I did for informational purposes.---
So a SMC replacement turned into a well since my cowls are off anyways let's paint them turned into hell let's deal with the heat while we're here. (See what you got me started on Igofar? lol)
Project is a 2009 ST1300PA 72k on the odometer no previous mods from prior owner (city pd).
Reference material used: https://www.donferrario.com/St1300
Insulation (my local HD only carries 10' which is plenty to do one bike): Reflectix 24 in x 10 feet.
Foil Tape: 2 inch foil tape from the AC isle.
De-greaser from Autozone to clean off the surfaces for the foil to stick. Comes in a can. Couple bucks.
Process: The tank was already off for dent repair. I removed the air box (swapped out the filter while I was at it, good opportunity) and wrapped the frame and secured with foil tape. Make sure the area is clean and remains clear of debris. Junk in engine=no fun zone. Once the tank came back I added insulation before reinstalling on the bike. I live in a metro area world famous for its gridlock. Don't need the fuel boiling. Removed seat, insulated the entire seat and cut slits for the seat to reattach to the frame. Again, secured with foil tape. Once the cowls were back from paint I put insulation on left and right. Only right is pictured because they are the same. On the engine exhaust, covered and directed the opening downward. On the left side you'll see that the original piece wasn't long enough, was recut and attached. The final look shows how the insulation is covered by the cowls and disappears.
I'm waiting for headlights to arrive before throwing everything back on there and calling it complete. I will post an update later in the week once I get it back together and off the table.
---UPDATE: The project failed. The After Action Post is #13. I am leaving the original post for others to see what I did for informational purposes.---
So a SMC replacement turned into a well since my cowls are off anyways let's paint them turned into hell let's deal with the heat while we're here. (See what you got me started on Igofar? lol)
Project is a 2009 ST1300PA 72k on the odometer no previous mods from prior owner (city pd).
Reference material used: https://www.donferrario.com/St1300
Insulation (my local HD only carries 10' which is plenty to do one bike): Reflectix 24 in x 10 feet.
Foil Tape: 2 inch foil tape from the AC isle.
De-greaser from Autozone to clean off the surfaces for the foil to stick. Comes in a can. Couple bucks.
Process: The tank was already off for dent repair. I removed the air box (swapped out the filter while I was at it, good opportunity) and wrapped the frame and secured with foil tape. Make sure the area is clean and remains clear of debris. Junk in engine=no fun zone. Once the tank came back I added insulation before reinstalling on the bike. I live in a metro area world famous for its gridlock. Don't need the fuel boiling. Removed seat, insulated the entire seat and cut slits for the seat to reattach to the frame. Again, secured with foil tape. Once the cowls were back from paint I put insulation on left and right. Only right is pictured because they are the same. On the engine exhaust, covered and directed the opening downward. On the left side you'll see that the original piece wasn't long enough, was recut and attached. The final look shows how the insulation is covered by the cowls and disappears.
I'm waiting for headlights to arrive before throwing everything back on there and calling it complete. I will post an update later in the week once I get it back together and off the table.
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