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

[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. :dontknow:

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/13500-adhesive-backed-heat-barrier.html

This is the one I used... http://www.thermotec.com/products/14600-suppressor-acoustical-heat-control-mat.html

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Somebody's in the doghouse now... :shocked:

 

[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! :yikes:

 

[Magdave]

This is the one I used... http://www.thermotec.com/products/14600-suppressor-acoustical-heat-control-mat.html

Yep that is what I thought you used. It is not really for continuous exposure to sit above an engine. It is more for sound deadening on the interior sides of the engine bay or passenger compartment. The " and direct temperatures up to 300 Deg F" is a dead give away direct or indirect the temp softened it and it dropped off the tank. DEI has no such insulation and is like aluminum foil. Sorry to see the mess hope it all turns out well.pps:

 

[Tazzel]

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.

Yes I have a 2012 RS but my friend has a 2013 ST-s. The problem with the Cool-It product is on the ST

 

[billrob71]

Where's that stick , doggy beat down

 

[SNOOPY]

Yep that is what I thought you used. It is not really for continuous exposure to sit above an engine. It is more for sound deadening on the interior sides of the engine bay or passenger compartment. The " and direct temperatures up to 300 Deg F" is a dead give away direct or indirect the temp softened it and it dropped off the tank. DEI has no such insulation and is like aluminum foil. Sorry to see the mess hope it all turns out well.pps:

I havent had any issue w it, and I only used it because others here recommended it. :dontknow:

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[SNOOPY]

Where's that stick , doggy beat down

:yikes:


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[Bob Denman]

I havent had any issue w it, and I only used it because others here recommended it. :dontknow:

But...
How many miles have you ridden your ST-S so far? :dontknow:

 

[billrob71]

Lol
It's only a nerf stick you'll be ok

 

[SNOOPY]

But...
How many miles have you ridden your ST-S so far? :dontknow:

Since the insulation, I think 1500-2000 miles?

 

[SNOOPY]

Lol
It's only a nerf stick you'll be ok

Whew hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

Since the insulation, I think 1500-2000 miles?

You ride even LESS than I do!

 

[ARCTIC]

You ride even LESS than I do!

That is the creepiest smiley face I've seen in a while:shocked:

 

[Magdave]

I havent had any issue w it, and I only used it because others here recommended it. :dontknow:

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Well I guess you need to be more selective on whose advice you follow. :dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

That is the creepiest smiley face I've seen in a while:shocked:

It scares me too!

 

[jaherbst]

This the resultView attachment 91219

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

Yikes Snoopy! Ya could da burned down the whole dog house. Did you check the temp limits? What would a wrap temp limit be for this situation?

Jack

 

[SNOOPY]

You ride even LESS than I do!

I work for a living and I have other toys! :yes:


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