Warning!! Do not use the Insulation Snoopy used to wrap Gas Tank

[Tazzel]

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After wrapping the ST-S gas tank with the Cool-it insulation that Snoopy used it started to melt within 20min. What a mess!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bob Denman]

That ain't good...

I hope that it isn't flammable!
There have been some other types of insulation suggested.
I have to assume that all of the "goopy" stuff will have to be removed; before recovering anything...

[Tazzel]

yes, we got most of it off but there were some places we could not reach. It will have to burn off. Hopefully nothing will burst into flames

[Jeriatric]

[ARCTIC]

BAD DOG!!!!

What bike do you have?

[Magdave]

DEI is the only thing I would (and did) use no issues here

[SNOOPY]

I've had mine on for 1500 miles and no issues.

It handles up to 2000 degs, so not sure if maybe you had it closer to something than I do?

Everyone always wants to kick the dog.


What type bike is it on?

Do you live in the desert?

Do you let it idle for 1/2 an hour?

LOL

[Chupaca]

whatever it is it's a mess. Something is amiss if yours melted like that and Snoopy's is doing fine. Same stuff..?? Same heat range..?? Same installation..?? Could it have come loose falling onto the pipe..?? Regardless if rated to 2000* seems the manufacturer is stretching things...

[billybovine]

I strongly suspect not the same stuff. A picture of the package may be helpful.

[SNOOPY]

Mine is Thermo Tec Cool It, 2000 degs


Its in post number 95 here >>> http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...Gas-Boil/page4


My pipes are wrapped too that go close to this shielding!

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http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...l=1#post776572



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[ARCTIC]

I've had mine on for 1500 miles and no issues.

It handles up to 2000 degs, so not sure if maybe you had it closer to something than I do?

Everyone always wants to kick the dog.


What type bike is it on?

Do you live in the desert?

Do you let it idle for 1/2 an hour?

LOL

[SNOOPY]

Oops

[Illinois Boy]

If anyone ever wants to know what the cost of free advice is; just try using it... Mark Twain.

Seriously though... what a mess. Something has to be different with the two situations.

I am listening...

[DrewNJ]

That looks like dog crap!

[SNOOPY]

If anyone ever wants to know what the cost of free advice is; just try using it... Mark Twain.

Seriously though... what a mess. Something has to be different with the two situations.

I am listening...

My bike is yellow, the fastest color. So basically I have much more airflow and haven't had any issue.


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[bruiser]

I have the Thermo Tec starter heat blanket between the gas tank and seat on the wife's RTS. It works good, cut the heat under the seat. I used the Thermo Tec cool shield tape on the fuel tank and it didn't stick.

[Dan_Ashley]

My bike is yellow, the fastest color. So basically I have much more airflow and haven't had any issue.


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it used to be. Before RED was invented. That was a long time ago, you might not remember when it was reported on Huntly Brinkley.

[SNOOPY]

I have the Thermo Tec starter heat blanket between the gas tank and seat on the wife's RTS. It works good, cut the heat under the seat. I used the Thermo Tec cool shield tape on the fuel tank and it didn't stick.

Did you try cleaning the tank good? I think it has cosmoline on it.

[SNOOPY]

it used to be. Before RED was invented. That was a long time ago, you might not remember when it was reported on Huntly Brinkley.

Hmmm...perhaps, I've never seen a red Spyder in person.

[Tazzel]

it is rated at 2000F but the adhesive backing is only rated 300 F. It was put on a 2013 ST-S and yes he has the exhaust wrapped.


"Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier is made up of woven silica with a flexible aluminized finish. The highly reflective surface of the material is capable of withstanding radiant temperatures up to 2000°F. The adhesive backed side handles direct and continuous temperatures up to 300ºF."

http://www.thermotec.com/products/13...t-barrier.html

[SNOOPY]

Mines a ST-S also.

I've ridden it for 4-5 months now with it. Up to 2hours and 95 deg weather and have had no issues.

I'll have to pop off a panel and see if there are any signs of it anywhere coming apart.

[SNOOPY]

it is rated at 2000F but the adhesive backing is only rated 300 F. It was put on a 2013 ST-S and yes he has the exhaust wrapped.


"Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier is made up of woven silica with a flexible aluminized finish. The highly reflective surface of the material is capable of withstanding radiant temperatures up to 2000°F. The adhesive backed side handles direct and continuous temperatures up to 300ºF."

http://www.thermotec.com/products/13...t-barrier.html

This is the one I used... http://www.thermotec.com/products/14...ntrol-mat.html

[Bob Denman]

Somebody's in the doghouse now...

[Knarfoh]

yes, we got most of it off but there were some places we could not reach. It will have to burn off. Hopefully nothing will burst into flames

I notice in your profile you have a 2012 RS SE5 Spyder White.

I have a 2012 RT-S SM5.

Is there something about model year 2012 that suggests the fuel tank should be wrapped?

I see a lot of that mentioned for 2013, but not 2012's.

[Bob Denman]

folks will often wrap the exhaust, and insulate the tank for personal comfort issues, that don't reach the level of functionality issues...
But there's always the potential of boiling fuel to arouse suspicions!