P1000 Different Approach to the Heat Issue

[ibleedjohndeeregreen]

This past summer spraying fence rows (5-7mph) out of the 1000-5 was so unbearable with heat in the cab. I have installed the fan and shield over the seat. I could perform the same job in my brothers 700 and no extra heat was noted. Really torqued me that I spent a lot more cash and was always wanting to take my brothers machine. The only difference I can see in the heat department (minus two different motors/machines) was the 700 had a deflector behind the radiator. I tore the hood off the 1000-5 and fabricated my own shield out of a heavy rubber conveyor belt. Not sure if this is going to be the fix but I bet 4 hours of my time today that it will.

 

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[Ridem32]

I don't think the heat is coming from the radiator. I think it's coming from the motor mostly from exhaust manifold then up thru seat


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[ibleedjohndeeregreen]

I don't think the heat is coming from the radiator. I think it's coming from the motor mostly from exhaust manifold then up thru seat

I will agree with heat coming from the motor/exhaust the fans and shield under the seat have fixed a majority of that. Running the machine for hours at 5-10mph results in a insane amount of heat leaking through all parts of the dash i.e. cup holders, gear shifter etc.

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[ibleedjohndeeregreen]

The factory shield on the 700

 

[JTW]

Wonder why they'd put one on the 700 and not the 1000?

 

[JTW]

And are you saying it was still hot even with the fan and heat shield under the seat??

 

[Eltobgi]

There is heat coming from the dash through shift openings...so I say it will help more than fan and shield alone!

 

[ibleedjohndeeregreen]

Heat under the seat was non existent with two fans and shield under the seat. Heat leaking from the dash is what roasted me.
I have asked Honda the same question as to why the 700 has a shield but not the 1000-5. Been told " that's a good question" never have received an answer

 

[JTW]

Heat under the seat was non existent with two fans and shield under the seat. Heat leaking from the dash is what roasted me.
I have asked Honda the same question as to why the 700 has a shield but not the 1000-5. Been told " that's a good question" never have received an answer

Lol.. sadly, that made chuckle!

 

[JTW]

After adding the shield.. is it necessary to take everything apart to get in there? Or do you think it's possible with less hassle?

 

[ibleedjohndeeregreen]

You could probably wiggle something in there with out taking the hood off but then securing it might be difficult. Removing the hood was not difficult job. I have a tool that makes removing those plastic snap in button clips a breeze

 

[Delton]

There is heat coming from the dash through shift openings...so I say it will help more than fan and shield alone!

Agreed

 

[snuffnwhisky]

I noticed there is a rubber sheet that the shifter rod goes through. It hangs way down past the dash. I might try a shaft collar on the shifter to keep the rubber against the opening.

 

[mcho]

I noticed there is a rubber sheet that the shifter rod goes through. It hangs way down past the dash. I might try a shaft collar on the shifter to keep the rubber against the opening.

I used a zip tie pulled tight.. it is working so far. Mark