Get rid of heat P500

[JimP50]

Hello everyone. New to riding with a P500. I enjoy reading all the posts about all the solutions and questions about Hondas. Thank you for the advice. Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the heat from the motor etc, that keeps you warm in winter and sweating in summer. What sort of insulation etc. All information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. JimP50

 

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[Rustell]

Lots of ways... A lot of people have put some sort of an insulation blanket under and behind the seats. I used some reflective insulation at first , but have moved on to some rubber EPDM roofing.Helps with heat and dust..Not my picture,but a good illustration .

 

[Montecresto]

Hello everyone. New to riding with a P500. I enjoy reading all the posts about all the solutions and questions about Hondas. Thank you for the advice. Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the heat from the motor etc, that keeps you warm in winter and sweating in summer. What sort of insulation etc. All information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. JimP50

Welcome Jim, drive faster in summer.......just kidding. What Rustell said.

 

[trigger]

Lots of ways... A lot of people have put some sort of an insulation blanket under and behind the seats. I used some reflective insulation at first , but have moved on to some rubber EPDM roofing.Helps with heat and dust..Not my picture,but a good illustration .
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Hey, I recognize that machine! Yes, rubber has been the way to go in my experience. Tried the foil backed carpet at first, it did a good job blocking the heat and noise but had to be taken out and dried after power washing or it would mildew. You can just leave the rubber right in, poke a couple little holes where the water gathers to drain it out. It's heavier than the carpet too so it lays and blocks the noise better.
Wonder if this is the guy @Remington and I met at the trail head in Gladwin? He had a P5 in camo and was complaining about the seat heat after going through a mudhole.