Heat Wrap insulation on exhaust pipes

[MickO]

Some folks here have noted that there is quite a bit of heat buildup around the feet and floor board areas of our 2nd. Gen Ventures due to the placement of the exhaust pipes. I was wondering if anyone has tried wrapping the inner exhaust pipes with the insulation wrap you see on some choppers and sport bikes? I recently read a magazine article that discussed doing this procedure on a Honda ST1300.

- Has anyone attempted this?

- What was the result of your efforts?

- Would there be any potential negative effects?

Thanks for the thoughts.

MickO

[ahoutzer]

Never noticed the heat. Those of you who find it to be hot: what are you wearing when you ride?

[KiteSquid]

- Has anyone attempted this?

 

Nope, but PLEASE report back with any tips/tricks and your findings.

 

Do you own a non-contact pyrometer (AKA infrared thermometer)?

 

Harbor Freight has a cheep and inexpensive one for $19.99 with a tempature range of -27 to 482°F (-33° to 250°C) :

 

 

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/93900-93999/93984.gif

 

Click-able image.

 

 

Or for $39.99 you get a wider temperature range of -4°F to 968°F (-20°C to 520°C) with this model:

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/96400-96499/96451.gif

 

Click-able image.

 

With this type of tool you can measure the difference of the temperature of the chrome heat shields that are around our exhaust pipes.

Edited June 24, 2008 by KiteSquid