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Started by Skybarney, May 30, 2013, 08:49:31 AM

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Skybarney

So after a few rides here in the heat of California I realized I need to do something to fix what can only be described as "Burning bum" I have decided to try a couple of things to fix it.

1: Saddlemen seat with the split.  Figure it it ain't touching the bum it can't be burnt.
2: Line the bottom of the new seat with this stuff; Thermo-Tec 13575 12" X 24" Adhesive Backed Heat shield.

Has anyone here used this stuff under their seat before?
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SpikeC

 Haven't used it butt sounds like a good idea to me!
Spike Cornelius
  PDX
   2009 M1100S Assorted blingy odds and ends(now gone)
2008 Bimota DB5R  woo-Hoo!
   1965 T100SC

memper

Or maybe a thin sheet of aluminum?
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cayman s

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Quote from: Skybarney on May 30, 2013, 08:49:31 AM
So after a few rides here in the heat of California I realized I need to do something to fix what can only be described as "Burning bum" I have decided to try a couple of things to fix it.

1: Saddlemen seat with the split.  Figure it it ain't touching the bum it can't be burnt.
2: Line the bottom of the new seat with this stuff; Thermo-Tec 13575 12" X 24" Adhesive Backed Heat shield.

Has anyone here used this stuff under their seat before?

Used something similar on my 999's saddle.  There wasn't that much difference that I could tell.



Used this stuff on the underside of my Aprilia's gas tank:

http://www.amazon.com/DEI-010392-Reflect-A-GOLD-12-Sheet/dp/B0039Z5TRC/ref=pd_sim_auto_3

SpikeC

 Just having a reflective surface isn't enough, you need some dead air space as well. There are sheets of metalized stuff with bubbled that would work best. I have not looked them up butt have seen the stuff used in AirStream trailer walls.
Spike Cornelius
  PDX
   2009 M1100S Assorted blingy odds and ends(now gone)
2008 Bimota DB5R  woo-Hoo!
   1965 T100SC

uclabiker06

How about relocating the voltage regulator maybe
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2009 Smart

Skybarney

I sthe vo9ltage regulator right under the seat on a 2013 Evo?  Anything that would help needs to be done.  At times it is like all of a sudden a red hot poker goes straight up my bum............  so bad gotta stand up! 
Two things I don't do.  Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
Feel free to PM me if needed, otherwise you will find me elsewhere.

memper

Quote from: Skybarney on May 30, 2013, 04:03:38 PMAnything that would help needs to be done.  At times it is like all of a sudden a red hot poker goes straight up my bum............  so bad gotta stand up! 
Wu-Tang style...
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

Raux

it's the rear header on the Evo.

best way is the create another heat barrier, between the bottom of the subframe/tank and the header
putting it on the seat itself will just absorb the heat onto the material and transfer it to the seat.

you need air like mentioned before, between the shield and the seat

ungeheuer

Quote from: Skybarney on May 30, 2013, 04:03:38 PM
I sthe vo9ltage regulator right under the seat on a 2013 Evo? 
Pretty sure the its under the rhs oil cooler shroud, so nothing to be gained there.

I hated the arse-frying on my M696, I found ceramic coating the exhaust helped.
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Stormtrooper

This is the first heat complaint I've seen on the Evo with the low mount exhaust. I have had no complaints with my exhaust with its similar design. Heat wrapping or ceramic coating the header will most certainly help. And the volt reg is no longer under the tail, that's the old gen Monsters.

Narflar

Quote from: Stormtrooper on June 01, 2013, 09:27:52 PM
This is the first heat complaint I've seen on the Evo with the low mount exhaust. I have had no complaints with my exhaust with its similar design. Heat wrapping or ceramic coating the header will most certainly help. And the volt reg is no longer under the tail, that's the old gen Monsters.

Only issue with heat on the EVO i've had is on my left leg.  Which is where the header crosses forward by my leg.  But under the ass heat?  I can't say I've had that but I haven't ridden in 100+ weather either.
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo
2008 Honda ST1300
2008 Triumph Speedmaster
2004 Ducati M1000

BoDiddley

Quote from: Skybarney on May 30, 2013, 08:49:31 AM
So after a few rides here in the heat of California I realized I need to do something to fix what can only be described as "Burning bum" I have decided to try a couple of things to fix it.

1: Saddlemen seat with the split.  Figure it it ain't touching the bum it can't be burnt.
2: Line the bottom of the new seat with this stuff; Thermo-Tec 13575 12" X 24" Adhesive Backed Heat shield.

Has anyone here used this stuff under their seat before?

Try the hardware store for 1\8" vent pipe insulation, foil on both sides with are pockets in between,  Cheap to.
"But sire what are we to do.  You have taken all our weapons and now the heathen hordes are at the gate.  Are we to lie down and give them our lives.  Without weapons they will make us eat ourselves."

uclabiker06

Ma bad, thought we were talking about a Monster  [thumbsup]
Life is never ours to keep, we borrow it and then we have to give it back.
2006 S2R
2009 Smart

Skybarney

Bo that is a great idea!  I have though about using that stuff to insulate my metal out building.  I think I am going to try it out!
Two things I don't do.  Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
Feel free to PM me if needed, otherwise you will find me elsewhere.