Heat Shielding Experiment

[atomsplitter]

That's a shame that Triumph feels that the new 2.5L owners should endure extra "oven roasting" during warm weather rides...

It's only noticeable when stopped, like waiting for a light to turn at an intersection. When moving there is absolutely no issue. If it was there all the time that would be different. I've learned to hold my right leg further out and back a so it's tolerable at stops, even in warm weather.

 

[atomsplitter]

Well my new Motocomposites heat shields are on and I noticed they offset from the header about 1/4" more than the OEM metal shields. They are foil backed so my guess is they won't explode into flame. If they can get the furnace temperature down to just mildly unpleasant from its open pit roast I'll be happy.
This is the BEFORE:

This is the AFTER:

 

[dd14x]

Well my new Motocomposites heat shields are on and I noticed they offset from the header about 1/4" more than the OEM metal shields. They are foil backed so my guess is they won't explode into flame. If they can get the furnace temperature down to just mildly unpleasant from its open pit roast I'll be happy.
This is the BEFORE:

This is the AFTER:

please report back

 

[dd14x]

Has anyone used DEI heat shield liners? Powersports - Exhaust Heat Shield Liners - Design Engineering, Inc
They don't have a kit for the Rocket yet, but they have a universal one available Heat Shield Liner - Small Universal Kit (Cut to Fit) that has to be cut to fit.

 

[dd14x]

so, I ended up reaching out to the Design engineering group, to see if they made a custom kit for the R3. John from the company responded that evening itself stating that they didn't make one, but they'd be happy to make one. I got the kit within a week, and it was fairly easy to install - removal of the 5 heat shields was pretty easy. Hex head screws - 2 each for the headers, and 2 for the actual pipes - 5 heat shields. The 3 headers are the easiest - just pull off after removing the screws. The 2 on the exhaust pipes have to be slid forward about half an inch and it comes off - there were rubber caps on top of the part that clamps on - see picture below

The kit just sits on the inner side of the heat shields - nothing to glue/clamp. Curve it along the curves of the shields so it fits right. It has cutouts for the mounting positions for the screws. And then just screw them back. (Again, the headers are the simplest - just place them on, and tighten them. The ones on the exhaust pipes have to be slid on - see picture below - just take your time, and it is not an issue). Just make sure that the latches latch properly - try to pull the shields away slightly after sliding it on - it should not move. Then, put the screws back.
(note - I had to trim the aluminum sheet a little around the edge to make sure it was not visible at all)

On to the actual heat reduction - does it eliminate the heat? no - nothing will. But did it make it possible for me to keep my right foot on the peg/pedal at a red traffic signal in 90+ degree Fahrenheit Texas weather? You bet! Noticeable difference. Without it, I could not keep my right leg on the peg even after riding just 30 minutes.

Design Engineering, Inc

DEI specializes in heat and sound insulation products. This includes heat wrap for headers or exhaust systems, heat shields, sleeve products, & more.

www.designengineering.com

Well worth it

 

[Tripps]

What did they whack you for that?

 

[dd14x]

What did they whack you for that?

Assuming you are asking how much I paid for it, nothing. They asked me to send them the heat shields from my Rocker 3 for about a week or so, so they could measure, develop & test the kit. They then shipped it back to me.

 

[atomsplitter]

please report back

Well it didn't take much heat off the inner thigh at stops, some yes, but still feel it. I've learned to hold my right leg back and out at stops and that makes it tolerable. On hotter days I just ride something else, like my Speed Triple or Bobber.