P500 Heat Shield Insulation Blanket To Reduce Cab Noise

[alloutdoors]

On a previous Polaris Ranger 800, I added a heat shield/insulation blanket under the seat and was able to reduce heat in the cab significantly. So, has anyone added a heat shield/insulation blanket under the seat to reduce heat and/or cab noise on the Honda Pioneer 500? If so, what product(s) did you use? I am not experiencing any heat issues given the temperatures outside, but I would like to get the noise down and suspect I can get that done, but thought of asking first before spending money$$$

 

[trigger]

Lots of us have done it. Everyone has their preference, foil backed carpet probably being most popular. I used it but didn't like how it would get soaked and then have to be dried out or it would mildew. I switched to roofing rubber, heavier material so blocks both heat and sound better. I can power wash it and never have to take it out.

 

[906UP]

I've tried a few things with limited success, we finally decided wearing earmuffs/earplugs works the best. These are noisy little suckers!...lol

 

[Mudder]

Lots of good input. I did the same as @Alan . but removed it in winter to get some seat heat. P500 - NOISE & HEAT BARRIER GOOD CHOICE

 

[rocmar]

Lots of choices. ...
don't use any material. ..
that would create a nest...
for mice...or hold water....
mine is like...tin foil..
covered...bubble wrap.
I run it..from bottom of
seat...all the way up to..
top of roof...

 

[alloutdoors]

Lots of choices. ...
don't use any material. ..
that would create a nest...
for mice...or hold water....
mine is like...tin foil..
covered...bubble wrap.
I run it..from bottom of
seat...all the way up to..
top of roof...

Thanks for the note and will being working on it soon.

 

[NPN]

Thanks for the note and will being working on it soon.

Is the noise coming from the exhaust or the intake? (I know the dif is stupidly loud)

 

[alloutdoors]

Is the noise coming from the exhaust or the intake? (I know the dif is stupidly loud)

I see many gaps, opening, etc., between the rider and the actual engine allowing noise direct access to the rider. What I am wanting to do is create a barrier like in a car (essentially a firewall with dead sounding materials) to make the cab experience more enjoyable. I am not concerned with the muffler at this point, but may want to touch that at some point as well.

 

[rocmar]

I see many gaps, opening, etc., between the rider and the actual engine allowing noise direct access to the rider. What I am wanting to do is create a barrier like in a car (essentially a firewall with dead sounding materials) to make the cab experience more enjoyable. I am not concerned with the muffler at this point, but may want to touch that at some point as well.

Sound barrier..under Tractor Fabric
..from bottom of seat..to back
..of roof

 

[alloutdoors]

Sound barrier..under Tractor Fabio ..from bottom of seat..to back
..of roof View attachment 65086

Thanks and that would match my John Deere as well, LOL

 

[rocmar]

Thanks and that would match my John Deere as well, LOL

Wally World... $8
Glued with hot glue..
no sewing...

 

[Ppndabum]

Lots of us have done it. Everyone has their preference, foil backed carpet probably being most popular. I used it but didn't like how it would get soaked and then have to be dried out or it would mildew. I switched to roofing rubber, heavier material so blocks both heat and sound better. I can power wash it and never have to take it out.

Any pics? I have some old conveyor belt kicking around at work that I could "borrow".

 

[trigger]

Any pics? I have some old conveyor belt kicking around at work that I could "borrow".

Just got some new stuff from my roofer yesterday. Plan to cut a new one with tighter tolerances even though this one fits pretty good.

 

[RumpRocket]

I also went with the thick rubber roofing material, I installed mine in the cold and found it laid down really nice, probably even better when it's warm. I started with center seat belts and worked outwards. I only made cuts large enough so the seat and back could be re-installed. The extra material in the back I left long and just roll it up tucking in neatly in the air filter area, thinking it would block more noise.

 

[Ppndabum]

I may not go that extreme. I was just thinking about running it from that rear bar down to the back of the seatbelts. No way I would get the material I want to use to spread out like that. To stiff. Awesome idea though.

 

[trigger]

I may not go that extreme. I was just thinking about running it from that rear bar down to the back of the seatbelts. No way I would get the material I want to use to spread out like that. To stiff. Awesome idea though.

I probably did go further than I needed to but had the material and figured it wouldn't hurt. I have a second battery right under my ass too and have read about electrical fires. The more you put in will help keep it from moving around.

 

[Spoonbill]

Sound barrier..under Tractor Fabric
..from bottom of seat..to back
..of roof
View attachment 65086

Excellent idea! Where did you locate that?

 

[trigger]

Excellent idea! Where did you locate that?

Better idea, you need a Trigger Shield. Here's a link.

P500 - For Sale: Rubber Noise/Heat Shield

As anyone who owns a P5 knows, the noise that comes from behind you is loud. Especially with a roof and windshield on, it just reverberates off of them. Another issue is with the heat that comes up between the seats and the seat belt latch area, just ride through a puddle with a hot engine and...

hondasxs.com

 

[Todd627]

Excellent idea! Where did you locate that?

Better idea, you need a Trigger Shield. Here's a link.

P500 - For Sale: Rubber Noise/Heat Shield

As anyone who owns a P5 knows, the noise that comes from behind you is loud. Especially with a roof and windshield on, it just reverberates off of them. Another issue is with the heat that comes up between the seats and the seat belt latch area, just ride through a puddle with a hot engine and...

hondasxs.com

^^^this x1000+^^^

 

[Mudder]

Like others mentioned, current triggershield is a great choice. Some other barriers with padded material hold water and end up in the trash after finally getting a Five Star trigger shield for the P500.