P1000 Burned a hole in the floor

[ToddACimer]

Has anyone looked at installing some heat shielding on the under side of that floor panel? I haven’t looked too close on how hard that would be but it should help.


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I added a heat sheild to my rear floor boards

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I added a heat sheild to my rear floor boards

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Geezus! Is this for when you re-enter the atmosphere?

 

[Smitty335]

Geezus! Is this for when you re-enter the atmosphere?

No, this is real life entry, HA!

 

[ToddACimer]

I bought this machine for fun with my wife and kids. I'm a test and development engineer by trade and my time on the trails is my fun time. I've picked up on a bit of heat riding with my buddies and the last thing I need is a kiddo complaining and ruining a weekend on the trails. Hopefully this is cheap insurance for future fun. I'll be out riding again next weekend and I'll see how it works

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Your workmanship is outstanding. The heat barrier I used on my 500 looks like a blanket I stomped into place.

 

[ToddACimer]

Your workmanship is outstanding. The heat barrier I used on my 500 looks like a blanket I stomped into place.

Thanks. It probably took longer than it should have but the result is pretty good.

 

[JTW]

Your workmanship is outstanding. The heat barrier I used on my 500 looks like a blanket I stomped into place.

Lol.. that made me chuckle!!

 

[Plongson]

Todd, what material did you use specifically? If my rig comes back questionable I'm gonna do the same thing rather than jack around waiting for another hole to melt in.

 

[ToddACimer]

Todd, what material did you use specifically? If my rig comes back questionable I'm gonna do the same thing rather than jack around waiting for another hole to melt in.

This is the material that I used. Shipping takes longer than I had hoped but it's nice material (so far)
Shinehome 6mm/236mil Car Trunk Hood Sound Deadener Deadening Heat Insulation Mat Noise Insulation and Dampening Mat Heat Proof Mat 40" x 40"&[HASHTAG]#xFF08[/HASHTAG];10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXGTERY/?tag=sxsweb24-20

It is very sticky but pretty easy to work with. I cleaned the surface with soap and water and then wiped it with isopropyl alcohol. I cut each piece to fit the surface and then pressed it in place working from 1 end to the other to avoid wrinkles.

 

[LarryAmboy]

Has anyone looked at installing some heat shielding on the under side of that floor panel? I haven’t looked too close on how hard that would be but it should help.


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I currently have the exhaust header off the machine and am sending it out to have it ceramic coated. We will need to run it for a short time like that and ten plan on putting a header heat wrap on it once the coating fully cures. See if that helps with the heat issues.


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[Plongson]

This is the material that I used. Shipping takes longer than I had hoped but it's nice material (so far)
Shinehome 6mm/236mil Car Trunk Hood Sound Deadener Deadening Heat Insulation Mat Noise Insulation and Dampening Mat Heat Proof Mat 40" x 40"&[HASHTAG]#xFF08[/HASHTAG];10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXGTERY/?tag=sxsweb24-20

It is very sticky but pretty easy to work with. I cleaned the surface with soap and water and then wiped it with isopropyl alcohol. I cut each piece to fit the surface and then pressed it in place working from 1 end to the other to avoid wrinkles.

THANKS!!!

 

[Rambo]

Had a great trip to Eastern Nevada with old friends. We had several long runs in the Pioneer and when I went to load up yesterday I found a BIG hole in the passenger rear floor where the exhaust had melted the plastic by the header. What a FPITA! Now what...I'm gonna call my selling dealer and sure hope I don't get a BS story. Anyone with a similar hole melted in?

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Well addressing the rear heat has been on my to do list for awhile. After seeing this thread it prompted me to take action and I'm glad I did! When I took everything apart this is what I found. Got hot enough to discolor the plastic. Looks to be in the same spot where yours melted, rear passenger side. Think I call honda tomorrow and let them know what I found. They seem to genuinely care with customer concerns or problems. There has to be multiple accounts of this happening.....I would have never know unless I tore it apart or seen the ground through the floor board! Lol

 

[Rambo]

Well addressing the rear heat has been on my to do list for awhile. After seeing this thread it prompted me to take action and I'm glad I did! When I took everything apart this is what I found. Got hot enough to discolor the plastic. Looks to be in the same spot where yours melted, rear passenger side. Think I call honda tomorrow and let them know what I found. They seem to genuinely care with customer concerns or problems. There has to be multiple accounts of this happening.....I would have never know unless I tore it apart or seen the ground through the floor board! Lol

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[Smitty335]

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That's hot!

 

[GlockMeister]

Well addressing the rear heat has been on my to do list for awhile. After seeing this thread it prompted me to take action and I'm glad I did! When I took everything apart this is what I found. Got hot enough to discolor the plastic. Looks to be in the same spot where yours melted, rear passenger side. Think I call honda tomorrow and let them know what I found. They seem to genuinely care with customer concerns or problems. There has to be multiple accounts of this happening.....I would have never know unless I tore it apart or seen the ground through the floor board! Lol

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Ive been meaning to look into this also...i have some leftover dyna matt. Guess i better get on it. Thanks for posting up.

 

[Plongson]

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That's the spot. Service manager at my dealer says "Oh, we've never seeneed that before, and neither has Honda"...I think these guys are pathological lies, or they just think we're all stupid. Dang, haven't they heard of this invention called the Internet (developed by Alan Gore....sorry, I couldn't resist...lol)

 

[Royalwapiti]

I posted a question a few weeks ago asking about the heat issue. I was considering buying one of these but was concerned about the heat from the mid engine. I specifically pointed out that CanAm is buying back some Commanders due to fires from mid-engine. My BIL had a soda can get so hot in his Commander cupholder he couldn't grab it. They bought it back and he bought the new 1000 ranger.

Some of you said it was resolved with a new kit and they are good units. LOL. I don't think a piece of plastic under the seat will solve the issue of a floorboard burning a hole in it.

I truly think Honda makes a good stuff, but they need to work out the bugs in these things. I plan to keep whatever unit I buy for a long time, my current ATV was bought in 2005 and i still use it. When i use mine i use it, I need it to get me around elk country for two weeks at a time. I can't worry about a freakin fire or burning a hole in the floor or a clutch failing when i go slow. And I am buying brand new because I don't want to have to work on it.

I am pretty sure I am Polaris bound now....later guys. It will take a lot of convincing.

 

[Mudwing]

Stop back soon! Let us know what you get.

 

[walexa07]

I posted a question a few weeks ago asking about the heat issue. I was considering buying one of these but was concerned about the heat from the mid engine. I specifically pointed out that CanAm is buying back some Commanders due to fires from mid-engine. My BIL had a soda can get so hot in his Commander cupholder he couldn't grab it. They bought it back and he bought the new 1000 ranger.

Some of you said it was resolved with a new kit and they are good units. LOL. I don't think a piece of plastic under the seat will solve the issue of a floorboard burning a hole in it.

I truly think Honda makes a good stuff, but they need to work out the bugs in these things. I plan to keep whatever unit I buy for a long time, my current ATV was bought in 2005 and i still use it. When i use mine i use it, I need it to get me around elk country for two weeks at a time. I can't worry about a freakin fire or burning a hole in the floor or a clutch failing when i go slow. And I am buying brand new because I don't want to have to work on it.

I am pretty sure I am Polaris bound now....later guys. It will take a lot of convincing.

I am picking up faint hint of troll, lol.

 

[GlockMeister]

I posted a question a few weeks ago asking about the heat issue. I was considering buying one of these but was concerned about the heat from the mid engine. I specifically pointed out that CanAm is buying back some Commanders due to fires from mid-engine. My BIL had a soda can get so hot in his Commander cupholder he couldn't grab it. They bought it back and he bought the new 1000 ranger.

Some of you said it was resolved with a new kit and they are good units. LOL. I don't think a piece of plastic under the seat will solve the issue of a floorboard burning a hole in it.

I truly think Honda makes a good stuff, but they need to work out the bugs in these things. I plan to keep whatever unit I buy for a long time, my current ATV was bought in 2005 and i still use it. When i use mine i use it, I need it to get me around elk country for two weeks at a time. I can't worry about a freakin fire or burning a hole in the floor or a clutch failing when i go slow. And I am buying brand new because I don't want to have to work on it.

I am pretty sure I am Polaris bound now....later guys. It will take a lot of convincing.

Yep...no worries there..they dont melt holes in the floor boards they just engulf in flames. Good luck with the po po.