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azsnow
11-08-2006, 10:03 PM
I created a heat blanket for the underside of my airbox by using a cardboard template, and then transfering it onto some heat shield material I picked up from Home Depot. (Yes I do alot of shopping there) I have noticed a huge difference in the heat reduction of the air box. As for HP #s, I couldnt tell you, but cooler air=better mixture. If anyone is interested, let me know, and I can post some pics and detailed instructions. I still say we need a How to Forum added on here.
buellxb
11-08-2006, 11:13 PM
Nice mod. I'll add the forum right away. If you email me images with descriptions I will add a link to a section for custom mods and DIY Buell stuff. [up]
matchbox20fan3
11-14-2006, 11:03 PM
That is so cool Ive never heard of anyone who has actually done that to stay warm.
azsnow
11-15-2006, 07:35 PM
Matchbox, this doesn't keep you warm, it keeps the incomming air cooler. Sorry have not had the time to post pics as of yet!
bigt1006
11-20-2006, 02:30 PM
I seen a friend do the same thing to his bike.
AlansHouse
01-05-2007, 07:19 PM
I would like to see these pics. Mind posting them?
azsnow
01-06-2007, 10:56 PM
I have just moved, so as soon as I get unpacked, I will post them.
Korruptor
07-31-2007, 09:46 PM
PICS PICS! I'd like to see this... [up]
LeFox
08-01-2007, 08:04 AM
similar to the f.a.s.t. intake system:
http://www.hillbilly-motors.com/assets/images/ThermoVSt.gif
zombieBUELLer
08-06-2007, 01:23 AM
azsnow .. what is this wonderful material you speak of?
pics of the mod!!!??
i was looking at heat barrier material from jegs.
chevymike
08-13-2007, 06:51 PM
Can you send me pics and a detailed instructions....
michael.ruiz2@us.army.mil
buelltool
09-08-2007, 01:24 PM
pics and detailed instructions please
dave_xb12r
06-22-2008, 07:46 PM
I think I have some heat shield from Home Depot laying around. Could you post pics please?
shilohsk8
06-23-2008, 12:52 AM
Hook me up!! I'm interested as well. I was thinking about doing something like that after I found out that I will probably never get a F.A.S.T. kit in the states. I just didn't know what heat resistant material to use. Let's see those pics Homeboy!:D
squiers007
06-23-2008, 03:14 AM
I anyone would rather buy a heat shield rather than make one Special Ops sells a good one for cheap. Here is the link. Heat Shield (http://www.specialops-online.com/11401.html )
shilohsk8
06-23-2008, 04:54 AM
Do you run the heat shield under the lower plate of the inner air box?[confused]
americancycle
06-23-2008, 01:47 PM
heres a product i used for a similar scenario. it has worked great so far and the application was real simple.
http://www.deicycle.com/Reflect-A-Cool
they have some other similar heat products as well.
dave_xb12r
06-25-2008, 03:19 AM
Here is what I came up with. I haven't tested it out yet to see if it works well.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/dirtsk8r/random/CIMG3449.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/dirtsk8r/random/CIMG3452.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/dirtsk8r/random/CIMG3453.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n285/dirtsk8r/random/CIMG3454.jpg
cb21983
06-29-2010, 01:37 PM
How well did this get rid of the heat that comes up from under the seat between the rider and the passenger? My g/f crotch and my back get pretty warm cruising down the highway. I have been looking for some way to get rid of that heat there and cool air in the airbox would be great too.
upthemaiden
06-29-2010, 02:19 PM
What part of home depot did you find the heat shield? I'll guess it was in the aisle with the furnace stuff? I'll have to take a look tomorrow. If it's thin it could also be useful under the front of my seat. It gets pretty warm as well.
BuddhaBuell
06-29-2010, 03:37 PM
What part of home depot did you find the heat shield?
I found mine in the section where you'd find stuff to wrap a hotwater heater... [up]
I have it the same as Dave, added some extra to the underside of BamBams seat
;)
midway
01-06-2016, 04:40 PM
Is this still something people like to do for their Buell's
ConeyRampant
10-20-2017, 05:00 AM
I noticed just the other day in the Dave's DIY videos, he's got heat shielding under his airbox and seat.
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