ktm-yamaha13
Junior Member
Alright iv heard that carbon fiber weave will eventually burn out. is there any truth to this?
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Alright iv heard that carbon fiber weave will eventually burn out. is there any truth to this?
$100 says your "hot butt" was caused by it being 90 degrees outside and sitting in traffic, not exhaust heat coming through the seat.
1. the muffler is insulated and doesn't even get that hot, the exhaust pipe between engine and muffler is well ventilated and quite a good distance from the underside of the seat.
2. your are sitting on a couple inches of foam (insulation)...if that is bleeding through noticeable heat you have bigger problems than a warm butt!
3. The fact that seat is made of foam (insulation) means that your body heat is going to be trapped under your (butt) and will cause your butt to feel "hot", especially if there is no air movement. My butt gets hot sometimes on long trips, simply standing up on the pegs for a few seconds once in a while will cool it nicely.
In 5 years of owning an FZ6 (4 of which have been with Scorpion pipes) I have never once experienced my butt overheating as a result of the seat warming up from exhaust heat. Any time I sweat it's because I'm stopped in traffic in 85-105 degree humidity!
Sydney 1970?There's always one, isn't there
I'm sorry but I can't help it I love Australia and you alls great sense of hummer:cheer:
Was in Sidney back in 1970 and would love to ride there.:thumbup:
For most of us, one thing that attracts us to the FZ6 is the undertail exhaust.I'm still surprise that some of you haven't try or go with a 6R type of exhaust. (Underneath) So more compact and lighter. I'm curious... how much the whole exhaust system weight? (Stock/Aftermarket) The one I build is 10 lbs (6R headers with Viper Racing Micro Can)
I have to admit that I really like the look of the FZ6 exhaust, but I didn't know about the heat issue.
Scorpion Carbon Fiber cans - never had a problem, with looks, repacking etc.Alright iv heard that carbon fiber weave will eventually burn out. is there any truth to this?
I'm still surprise that some of you haven't try or go with a 6R type of exhaust. (Underneath) So more compact and lighter.