I am still looking at the Scrambler 1200 XC and test rode it again, but even on a short ride the heat from the exhaust was very noticeable to uncomfortable even with jeans.
I wonder if anyone has modified their exhaust heatshields (de-catting is not an option here, sadly.. or maybe not sadly, I am usually in favour of not removing 'green' features when not necessary)...
Anyway, would it be possible to
a) remove the heatshield and add some aerogel insulation on the inside?
There are apparently aerogels that are both gluable and water/weatherproof?
b) do the same but without glue (wedge aerogels between the exhaust and another layer or metal
c) add an extra heatshield at the points where the rider's and piliion's legs would be (again with aerogel or such)
to clamp onto the existing heatshield from the outside?
What would any drawbacks of this be (other than looks)?
I wonder if anyone has modified their exhaust heatshields (de-catting is not an option here, sadly.. or maybe not sadly, I am usually in favour of not removing 'green' features when not necessary)...
Anyway, would it be possible to
a) remove the heatshield and add some aerogel insulation on the inside?
There are apparently aerogels that are both gluable and water/weatherproof?
b) do the same but without glue (wedge aerogels between the exhaust and another layer or metal
c) add an extra heatshield at the points where the rider's and piliion's legs would be (again with aerogel or such)
to clamp onto the existing heatshield from the outside?
What would any drawbacks of this be (other than looks)?