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Disintegrated heat shield
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:15 am
by xavier
I put these heat shields in about 5 years ago to replace the old smog style single heat shield. They have disintegrated. Anyone know why? Is it worth replacing them with another pair or will they go the same way?
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Re: Disintegrated heat shield
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:17 pm
by JimmyMc
As a side note, I love the finish of your valve cover. Looks very smart. Is it painted?
Re: Disintegrated heat shield
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:29 am
by paultv
I love the old sock...clutch reservoir cover?.....egg cosy?
Paul
Re: Disintegrated heat shield
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:00 am
by reggid
what brand are they?
Re: Disintegrated heat shield
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:04 am
by DanThe
paultv wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:29 am
I love the old sock...clutch reservoir cover?.....egg cosy?
Paul
This is now a thing, Chase Boys sell loads of them
Re: Disintegrated heat shield
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:33 pm
by reggid
they will probably catch on fire
Re: Disintegrated heat shield
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:28 am
by xavier
Mine is not a foot sock it is a mobile phone sock. It’s been on for years and never caught fire. They used to have specific reservoir socks for motor bikes. Don’t know if you can buy them anymore. My old reservoir cap had a slight crack. The sock caught any dribbles.
Yep valve cover is painted. Any time I need to take the cover off, I clean it up and give it a coat of engine paint.