thanks for the tip, philscbx. I suppose a heat shield can always help, but in an effort to avoid that job, would you consider some other thoughts?If you let is sit running too long, there's no air flow to keep the cover cool.
There is no heat shield on the back side, so making one will solve it.
Aluminum sheet, a couple stand offs of same, pop-rivots, and hose clamps.
Same thing happened to member with his on the Dyno, no air flow.I suppose a heat shield can always help, but in an effort to avoid that job, would you consider some other thoughts?
:agree: That's what I was thinking.A melted right side cover is generally caused by a poorly installed cover. Make sure your cover is fully seated in the front rubber tab covers, and the rear rubber grommet.
I REALLY doubt your pipes are running hotter from a clayton mod, and if anything they should be running cooler from less back pressure. Even if they were running hotter, I still don't see them running hot enough to melt your side cover IF it is installed properly... :dontknow:
:agree: because there are an awful lot of bikes with the Clayton mod that haven't had any problems.:agree: That's what I was thinking.
I had problems with the side covers only when I was running Cobra Drag Pipes.
thanks to all for the help. poorly installed side cover is, of course, possible. I was fiddling with it just the other day. I'll double check it. Hopefully that's all it is.A melted right side cover is generally caused by a poorly installed cover. Make sure your cover is fully seated in the front rubber tab covers, and the rear rubber grommet.
I REALLY doubt your pipes are running hotter from a clayton mod, and if anything they should be running cooler from less back pressure. Even if they were running hotter, I still don't see them running hot enough to melt your side cover IF it is installed properly... :dontknow: