Heat Blanket

[azsnow]

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]

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]

That is so cool Ive never heard of anyone who has actually done that to stay warm.

[azsnow]

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]

I seen a friend do the same thing to his bike.

[AlansHouse]

I would like to see these pics. Mind posting them?

[azsnow]

I have just moved, so as soon as I get unpacked, I will post them.

[Korruptor]

PICS PICS! I'd like to see this... [up]

[LeFox]

similar to the f.a.s.t. intake system:

http://www.hillbilly-motors.com/assets/images/ThermoVSt.gif

[zombieBUELLer]

azsnow .. what is this wonderful material you speak of?

pics of the mod!!!??

i was looking at heat barrier material from jegs.

[chevymike]

Can you send me pics and a detailed instructions....
michael.ruiz2@us.army.mil

[buelltool]

pics and detailed instructions please

[dave_xb12r]

I think I have some heat shield from Home Depot laying around. Could you post pics please?

[shilohsk8]

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]

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]

Do you run the heat shield under the lower plate of the inner air box?[confused]

[americancycle]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Is this still something people like to do for their Buell's

[ConeyRampant]

I noticed just the other day in the Dave's DIY videos, he's got heat shielding under his airbox and seat.