Having heard and read about melting plastics and seats, the first thing I did when we bought out 570 T's was to remove the side cover and add more reflective heat shielding. This is all that I've done, period.
122 hours and 990 miles and zero damage to either plastics or seat.
I haven't added any extra heat tape yet, but I did cut a section out of the heat shield for the exhaust where the seat posts touched. I had noticed a little bit of melting before this so I do think it helped.
My seat posts aren't melting, but I can tell the heat is starting to wear on them a little. Was the heat shield hard to remove so that you could cut out the sections? I was considering doing the same thing. I was also wondering if there was something that could just be sprayed/coated on those two small sections to achieve the same thing? Something that would just create a reasonable heat barrier.
I wasn't getting any melting but noticed the side panel was getting pretty hot too. I added extra heat shield to the side panel as described above, that definitely helped the with the amount of heat felt on the side panel.
Having heard and read about melting plastics and seats, the first thing I did when we bought out 570 T's was to remove the side cover and add more reflective heat shielding. This is all that I've done, period.
122 hours and 990 miles and zero damage to either plastics or seat.
I did the same, adding some additional adhesive heat shielding that I picked up at Autozone for like $20. Finally had a chance to take it out today after the add and I can say that it made a world of difference. The plastics were not excessively hot to the touch like before. Really the right side felt about the same the left side temp wise. I was also just wearing athletic shorts while we were down on the river. Only thing that got burned was the white parts of my legs that were showing. Got over 300 miles on mine.
My 2016 570 came with a thick layer of heat shield on the plastics aside the exhaust that might avoid melting... But the heat is really bothering me, as I ride with my leg skin exposed right to the pipe... By everything I have read, there is just a sollution for the plastics to not melt, but not enought for enhancing the heat feeling (confort), is that right?
Correct. The additional heat shield added in the photos is really just protecting the plastics. It won't provide any additional comfort for you. Or at least it doesn't from my experience.
I just finished mine. All my driving is low speeds, steep inclines, heavy loads, trailer or Swisher bucket. I haven't tried it yet but I think it will be fine.
If you decide to do this don't forget to soak the entire roll in water before applying it as this makes it much easier to wrap, keep tight and in place. A third hand would help while securing the loose end. I just used a pair of welding clamp vice grips to keep it tight while I wire tied it off. PS get the US made name brand not the crap from CHINA.
I had just under about 6' of the 25' roll left so I used a that up as a second layer right where the seat is closest to the heat shield, to just past the middle mounting bracket.
No not yet but I will report what my findings are. I have a few more mods to do before I try my plan! I have a heat gun so I can measure the heat shields after a bit of abuse.
Many would not recommend heat tape wrapping the exhaust as it will cause it to rust quicker. Some have found that having the header and muffer ceramic coated improves both plastic melting and rider comfort.
Recently I also read about a member that added a hardware store heating/cooling duct cover to the right side engine compartment opening to deflect heat. I have not since red how well that has worked... in theory it should work for rider comfort, but I would think trapping all that heat in the engine compartment may cause other issues (melting plastics, vapor locked/boiling gas, performance loss, ect.).
Have you thought of a leather chap to wear on the inner side of your leg or something? Thinking of a soccer shin guard turn sideways on the leg.... :dunno:
I'm in Tucson so rust is not an issue for me. Besides I can replace the pipe twice for what ceramic coating and shipping will cost me.
Mine did not have an issue with heat melting plastic or rider comfort with normal use. Now it is going to see lots of low speed heavily loaded hill climbing and basic ranch work in 110 degree heat. So mine is a prevention not a correction issue. I don't do mud or ride in the rain and I don't get any snow... not since 1983 anyway.
I have read in several groups that these 570's are put out from Polaris running extremely Lean to deal with emission concerns. They say the lean condition will cause the machine to run much hotter, and intern the exhaust gets hotter. RVS offers a ecu stage 1 program that is supposed to help the issue. Has anyone tried the ecu tune before all the exhaust work?? I'd rather spend the money on a tune, get more hp, a better performing machine, and hopefully some heat help rather than spend money on ceramic coating, and heat shielding/protection. Anyone with input or experience with doing just the tune??
Just bought a 2017 570eps for the wife, and sure enough she mentioned the heat coming from the right side. Now when your moving its not a big deal but sitting on it chatting to someone you feel it for sure. So took it down to a welder down the street and we took panel off and looked at it. Yeah the plastic panel has some shielding on it. But his real concern was the electronics for the carb. All that plastic and wire surely has to be absorbing a lot of heat. He had a heat thermometer and with it running close to 300 coming up from the pipe, muffler was about 200. So what he was thinking of is putting a little tab on the current heat shield in places and weld another shield on top, this would create another layer of air between and still allow air to move while you were moving. He did say that just by looking at the heat marks on the pipe that it gets extremely hot. Even a little electric fan was tossed around but you have to only run it while sitting still and motor running... going to try the double heat shield and get back on how it works out
I took my exhaust in to be ceramic coated is there any benefit in doing the guards as well. I havnt had any melting or excessive heat but the plastic does get hot and i can feel it on my leg
BTW those that do wrap the exhaust....MAKE SURE NOT TO PUT HEAT WRAP AROUND THE EXHAUST SPRINGS!!!!!
They will lose tension and create an exhaust leak.
I have a 2014 touring 570 that runs hot at low speeds and the gas fumes will give you a headache pretty quick, I also have a 2016 570 SP and I posted the picture of the heat shield on the head pipe that my 14 doesn't have, also a lot more heat tape that covers the entire back side of the gas tank. I was at the dealer the other day and looked at the new 570 sportsman and see another heat shield added below the tank, it's obvious that Polaris knows they have a problem but does not stand behind units they have already sold!
I got my parts in today that they put on the 2017 Sportsman, the dealer wasn't sure if the big heat shield that runs under the gas tank would fit, but I can tell you it bolts right up to my 14
I added aluminum matting to the inside of the side panel, then wrapped the exhaust from the head to the muffler. Think this might finally give me some relief from the extreme heat radiating from the right side of my Sportsman 570
Just a follow up on the heat shields I installed after a 100 miles or so this weekend in southern Ohio I have no smell of fuel or pressure building in my gas tank!
I bought my atv in the fall and didnt realize how hot the right side gets because I wear watters. Now that its summer my right leg gets so hot its smoother then it used to be.
And my snorkels point right at me and those fumes are nasty after a while.
Got the shield installed 7/5, had to remove front plastics & fuel tank, wasn't too bad really. Went riding yesterday with my brother and never noticed any fuel bubbling in the vent tube or any smell of fuel, definitely worth it to add the shield. I did notice the shield when installed was actually touching the tank, so I put a small section of foam padding in between the shield & tank up high to create an air gap.
I take it your aware of the Polaris service bulletin that they had to issue due to so many heat p[problems? I just bought a 2016 570 Sportsman and when I contacted Polaris about the heat issue, they said the bulletin is no longer in effect! So I would have to purchase the new part (2207445) for $84.00! Bought it and after installing it I have no more issues with hot air on my right leg! The new 2019 570's have a left side cover plate that will help your left ankle? The part number is 2207446. I just ordered one on Amazon for $74.99. I did add insulation to the bottom of my seat just for good measure! Have fun!
Hello. I also have a 2016 570 Sportsman. I ordered the 2207445 kit and it came with no installation instructions. Tells you to go on the dealer website to get them. Since I’m not a dealer, I can’t do that. Did your kit come with instructions? Looks like you have to drill a couple holes for the mounting bolts that come with the kit? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thx!!
I would call Polaris or chk their website for any updates or recalls!!! Talk to your local dealer as they may have to contact Polaris as to the severity of the heat. Other then that if Polaris doesn't take care of it you will. It's not that big of a deal if you do.
Just scored this kit for my 2015 570x2 for $29.99 shipped. Part# 2227444 Let's see if it really comes. Seems too good to be true.
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