P500 Seat heat

[markie]

On my p5 heat is really warm where the seat belt locks are.In warm weather I have to keep a rag stuffed in both slots and when warm you run through water and steam will burn you thru there.Any one else's do this.lol

 

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[iowaguy]

On my p5 heat is really warm where the seat belt locks are.In warm weather I have to keep a rag stuffed in both slots and when warm you run through water and steam will burn you thru there.Any one else's do this.lol

Ya,this is a common problem with the 500's.there are a lot of threads on here with what others have done to cut down on the heat,the most popular is to insulate under the seat and wrap the exhaust pipe.

 

[Akfishbum]

I noticed it too but I kinda like the heat......but then again it is almost never more then 70-75 here and most of the time it's below 50 during hunting season when I ride the most. I have seen where people have placed heat shielding under the seat to prevent this.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

On my p5 heat is really warm where the seat belt locks are.In warm weather I have to keep a rag stuffed in both slots and when warm you run through water and steam will burn you thru there.Any one else's do this.lol

here is what I did and it really made a big difference. Automotive Heat, Sound and Noise Insulation Padding from Amazon.

 

[sthomp54]

here is what I did and it really made a big difference. Automotive Heat, Sound and Noise Insulation Padding from Amazon.

I like that idea. Do you take it off when you wash the machine? What about going through mudholes and water, does it get pretty messy?

 

[Moose308]

On my p5 heat is really warm where the seat belt locks are.In warm weather I have to keep a rag stuffed in both slots and when warm you run through water and steam will burn you thru there.Any one else's do this.lol

Insulation mat and also I put header wrap. Huge difference.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

I like that idea. Do you take it off when you wash the machine? What about going through mudholes and water, does it get pretty messy?

I do not remove it but I did sprayed the material with Kiwi Camp dry Performance Fabric Protector to waterproof it. Going through mud and water dos not affect it much and it does wash nicely. The other side of the material has that heat and water resistant material on it so it will stay protected. Here is the description as shown at Amazon: Automotive heat, sound and noise barrier is a thermal and acoustic insulation

• Made from coarse denier nonwoven polyester fiber

• Laminated scrim reinforced foil on one side and carpet padding exposed on the other side

• Each unit is 3' long x 4' wide, change quantity for longer lengths

• Made from Eco-fiTM (100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles) polyester fiber

• $34.95

There is just enough left that you can install that piece on the inside of the seat bottom panel , (that panel where the hand brake comes out). Just use a spray adhesive on that to keep in in place. The seat insulation part requires nothing but I did use Velcro on the sides and front. It takes just a few second to remove it and put in back on. The wife asked why my butt never go hot before. I should not of said "I don't have as much to get hot."

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I noticed the extra hot seat today. The snow is mostly melted and I went through a big puddle of almost freezing cold water. My normally warm seat became a steamy hot seat really fast! Thanks for the tips @Alan , I'm ordering some insulation from Amazon before the outside temperature warms up more.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Just finished my first ride with this insulation. Very noticeable difference in sound deadening. Not sure about the heat because it's cold and snowing today... yes, snowing in April!

 

[Moose308]

Just finished my first ride with this insulation. Very noticeable difference in sound deadening. Not sure about the heat because it's cold and snowing today... yes, snowing in April!

Go to amazon and get dei 010131 titanium exhaust wrap 2inx25ft cost 25.50.Be sure to get stainless steel zip ties. The mat and the wrap works wonders.

 

[cthack]

here is what I did and it really made a big difference. Automotive Heat, Sound and Noise Insulation Padding from Amazon.View attachment 12351

I insulated my machine today. Mine didn't turn out as neat as yours. Hope it does the job. I took it over the engine and exhaust, hopefully it will quiet it down somewhat also.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

I insulated my machine today. Mine didn't turn out as neat as yours. Hope it does the job. I took it over the engine and exhaust, hopefully it will quiet it down somewhat also.View attachment 13121 View attachment 13122 View attachment 13123 View attachment 13124 View attachment 13125 View attachment 13126 View attachment 13127 View attachment 13128

The finished project fine and you will be much happier with the heat and noise issues.

 

[ncred02]

I'll be planning on that heat this weekend. The hotter the better this week

 

[Montecresto]

I insulated my machine today. Mine didn't turn out as neat as yours. Hope it does the job. I took it over the engine and exhaust, hopefully it will quiet it down somewhat also.View attachment 13121 View attachment 13122 View attachment 13123 View attachment 13124 View attachment 13125 View attachment 13126 View attachment 13127 View attachment 13128

That's cool ct, never saw it taken over the rear engine area as well. Has it helped out a lot?

 

[cthack]

That's cool ct, never saw it taken over the rear engine area as well. Has it helped out a lot?

I have not had it out since I did the work Monte. I am hoping that taking it all the way under the rack will help with with heat, noise and dust in the cab. Turkey season starts here next weekend. I will be putting it to the test then.

 

[Montecresto]

I have not had it out since I did the work Monte. I am hoping that taking it all the way under the rack will help with with heat, noise and dust in the cab. Turkey season starts here next weekend. I will be putting it to the test then.

Great, good luck with that, and the turkey hunting!! I'd like to hear your report when you return.

 

[Newfiebullet]

here is what I did and it really made a big difference. Automotive Heat, Sound and Noise Insulation Padding from Amazon.View attachment 12351

Looks great, How big of a piece did u order to do this? Thanks

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Looks great, How big of a piece did u order to do this? Thanks

It's 3'x4". $34.95 at Amazon.

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  Automotive Heat, Sound and Noise Insulation Padding
  by Foss Manufacturing Company

 

[cthack]

Looks great, How big of a piece did u order to do this? Thanks

I also ordered off Amazon. I bought the 4'x6' piece.

 

[Newfiebullet]

Awesome I will order today thanks


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