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BB · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject: Heat Mitigation..........Take 2

I am posting this because I found an easy fix for solving the burning legs problem on my K11. I did the johnny blanket mod, and doubled it under the seat. Also did the fan switch. That solved the problem for my thighs, but my lower legs would still cook. I then made some lower side covers out of Formica (plastic laminate) scraps I had laying around. I also insulated the back side of them. I couldnt find any used wind wings so I made a pair out of lexan and u-bolts. They are attached to the crash bars and put alot of airflow past the engine to the ankle area. Hope this inspires or helps. Brent

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93 K11LT
74 R90/6
78 R80/7 In "RS" Clothing
1957 NSU Superfox

hockeyshifter · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:06 pm Post subject:

hey the mod looks good ... my suggestion would be as follows.
use Stainless steel hardware sold at Home Depot. also up grade to at least a size that is greater than 1/4 of an inch but going for 3/4 inch is to stiff .. plus you can buy different colors..

as for heat control i know the bike dose put out a lot of heat but to close off the opening between the fairing and the knee pad cover their is just no place for the heat to go but UP while standing still then while moving to direct more heat to areas that may not be properly insulated .. i know this heat will destroy just about any thing made by man .
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BB · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestions. All these mods are temporary till I find the ones that work. There is enough air movement with the crashbar vents that I will most likely remove those lower side covers. I'll keep playing around till I get it right. Thanks, Brent
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93 K11LT
74 R90/6
78 R80/7 In "RS" Clothing
1957 NSU Superfox