I finally solved the heat problem coming from the right side seat area on my Ulysses. I used adhesive backed flexible heat shield from DEI. I was able to make templates using painters tape for the seat areas on the underside, and I made blanket shields for the right side cylinder head area. The space between the air box cover and aluminum frame was the heat source that cooked my leg. Once that area is blocked it reduces the heat to near non existant.
I was careful not to interfere with the normal air flow over the cylinder head. The first pic shows the seat underside.
After you make templates from the sections, transfer the tape to the shiny side of the heat shield and cut to shape with tin snips or shears. The second pic shows the blanket approach to cover the frame opening. I removed only about 1/4 inch of the release film from the back and applied that edge to the inside bottom of the opening. The rest I simply tucked in so it only blocked the area.
The last pic shows the shield material under the air box. I am not to happy with the white fiberglass backing showing and I know that I could mask it, but after the really cool riding experiences I have had I am overlooking it for now.
This is really only temporary for me as I have a Special OPS heat blanket for Ulys on it sway, however this could be a permanent fix for those that are looking for a break from the heat. The DEI product was purchased from Pep Boys under a special order. The DEI number for the product is #050501 and it measures 21 inches by 24 inches, plenty for many projects.
Regards, BR
I was careful not to interfere with the normal air flow over the cylinder head. The first pic shows the seat underside.
This is really only temporary for me as I have a Special OPS heat blanket for Ulys on it sway, however this could be a permanent fix for those that are looking for a break from the heat. The DEI product was purchased from Pep Boys under a special order. The DEI number for the product is #050501 and it measures 21 inches by 24 inches, plenty for many projects.
Regards, BR