Burnt my foot. Ow.

Discussion in 'Bay Area Bikers' started by Brandon High, Jun 30, 2003.

  1. Brandon High

    Brandon High Guest

    I was at Buttonwillow yesterday, and managed to burn my foot. Not in the
    expected "the pipe is hot" way, but from the footpeg.

    The aluminum engine conduct heat very well to the aluminum frame, which
    conducts heat well to the aluminum footpegs. The pegs get bastard hot,
    and my Sidis have thin soles...

    Any ideas / suggestions on avoiding this next time?

    -B
     
    Brandon High, Jun 30, 2003
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    Larry xlax Lovisone Guest

    Mr.RC45's rear bank of cylinders use to shed unbearable heat to my
    thighs and to the seat... I employed one of those kelvar aluminum heat
    blankets drag racers use and custom fitted it around the cylinders...
    this trick greatly reduced the amount of heat coming off the engine...
    perhaps a similar shield might manage the unwanted heat from your frame???

    Larry L
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    Larry xlax Lovisone, Jul 1, 2003
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    BNM Guest

    What you need is a thin layer of a less-conductive material between
    your frame and your footpeg assembly. With metal to metal contact the
    heat conduction is at it's most efficient.
    Brett
    01 Yamaha R1
    89 Katana 750
     
    BNM, Jul 2, 2003
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