Heat on the LEFT side

[bullant12]

So my wife's RS-S SM-5 has been throwing some heat on the LEFT (not right) side. Took it to the dealer and told them to check the Y-Gaskets and replace if necessary. Dealer did not see the replacement being needed, so the dealer owner and tech recommended a exhaust wrap where the exhaust tube is on that area. I bought the ThermoTec's Original Exhaust Insulating Wrap and when I went out to test it, it smoked like there was no tomorrow, burning the wrap. Luckily it happened near home, so I went back home and letting it cool down while I look for recommendations or if I am missing something...:dontknow:

 

[oldgoat]

I have only had my Spyder for 5 weeks but was getting a hot left leg. Last week I wrapped the exhaust header for the front cylinder of my 08 GS with "lava tape". Glass fibre tape impregnated with lava rock.
There was no smoking on running the engine & it has helped but not cured my hot left leg.

I put 2 layers of 2" tape on & anchored it at each end with ss hose clamps.

 

[partzman]

I have the exhaust wrap on mine, only helped the heat a little. Smoked for a couple days then quit.

 

[Dentin028]

opcorn:opcorn:

Keep the suggestions coming. I read some lava tape.
I don't like the machine to be smoking down the road, it was pretty hot when Erick brought it back home. Its already hot as it is here and I'm getting ready for good weather and riding again.

 

[MikeinGA]

So my wife's RS-S SM-5 has been throwing some heat on the LEFT (not right) side. Took it to the dealer and told them to check the Y-Gaskets and replace if necessary. Dealer did not see the replacement being needed, so the dealer owner and tech recommended a exhaust wrap where the exhaust tube is on that area. I bought the ThermoTec's Original Exhaust Insulating Wrap and when I went out to test it, it smoked like there was no tomorrow, burning the wrap. Luckily it happened near home, so I went back home and letting it cool down while I look for recommendations or if I am missing something...:dontknow:

I used Titanium Exhaust Wrap by DEI and no smoke and it looks alot nicer. It works better than any wrap I used in the last 45 years. Take a ride on a windy day for about 150 miles without stopping for more the 1/2 hr. at a time. It takes a few rides to get rid of all the smoke.


Mike

 

[Firefly]

So my wife's RS-S SM-5 has been throwing some heat on the LEFT (not right) side. Took it to the dealer and told them to check the Y-Gaskets and replace if necessary. Dealer did not see the replacement being needed, so the dealer owner and tech recommended a exhaust wrap where the exhaust tube is on that area. I bought the ThermoTec's Original Exhaust Insulating Wrap and when I went out to test it, it smoked like there was no tomorrow, burning the wrap. Luckily it happened near home, so I went back home and letting it cool down while I look for recommendations or if I am missing something...:dontknow:

If they took it apart enough to actually see the OEM gaskets.. they usually get ruined during the process.

Replace with the Honda gaskets.....that will help...

 

[bullant12]

If they took it apart enough to actually see the OEM gaskets.. they usually get ruined during the process.

Replace with the Honda gaskets.....that will help...

I have a feeling they haven't... they were only guessing based on millage (almost 6K). Althought they are a good dealer, I am starting to loose faith in them. After taking more than a month just to get the trailer module issue fixed on my RT, they have left me with a big question mark about them ever since...

 

[Sarge707]

I have a feeling they haven't... they were only guessing based on millage (almost 6K). Althought they are a good dealer, I am starting to loose faith in them. After taking more than a month just to get the trailer module issue fixed on my RT, they have left me with a big question mark about them ever since...

They may be right . when I replaced the right side gasket at 10,000 it just about fell off in pieces BUT even the last time I Checked (20,000) The left was fine and I,m at 21,000 miles? Climate may have something to due with it.