Aftermarket Carbon fiber heat shield?

akdave8 · September 5th, 2012, 06:43 PM

I was browsing through ebay for carbon fiber goodies and found this carbon fiber heat shield for what looks to be the non- full termi exhausts.. anyone have prior purchasing experience with this company or their products?

RC Matte Carbon Fiber Exhaust Cover Heat Shield DUCATI 1199 Panigale S Tricolore

alb · September 5th, 2012, 10:36 PM

I've bought the rear shock cover. I'll let you know when it arrives.

Post here: Aftermarket Carbon accs

Al.

Daveiggy · September 7th, 2012, 11:17 AM

Good points, it looks great compared to the metal 'thing'.
Heat is reduced a lot (frame still gets hot so I guess thats from the engine mounts and not the exhaust)

I bumbled along at 20mph for 3 miles (god that was tedious) and got the temp upto 97 deg C and was really impressed until I got home.

Getting off the bike it was now at 103c and Inspecting the cover I could see a bubble that I pushed back in with a cloth around my finger and its a little brown around the screw mounts. Really glad I stuck reflective material on the inside (it comes bare). So dunno how long it will last, its a shame if it doesnt as I found it really effective.

I'll see what its like with a proper ride tomorrow

Gunny Fitz · September 7th, 2012, 11:21 AM

Looks like a nice weave. Just hate the matte finish though.

akdave8 · September 7th, 2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveiggy

Good points, it looks great compared to the metal 'thing'.
Heat is reduced a lot (frame still gets hot so I guess thats from the engine mounts and not the exhaust)

I bumbled along at 20mph for 3 miles (god that was tedious) and got the temp upto 97 deg C and was really impressed until I got home.

Getting off the bike it was now at 103c and Inspecting the cover I could see a bubble that I pushed back in with a cloth around my finger and its a little brown around the screw mounts. Really glad I stuck reflective material on the inside (it comes bare). So dunno how long it will last, its a shame if it doesnt as I found it really effective.

I'll see what its like with a proper ride tomorrow

thanks for the review.. it looks good and its good to hear it actually works.. for me, i think i'll hold out for now and see if more people report it lasting for a while.. how was the installation? was there any installation instructions with it?

Daveiggy · September 7th, 2012, 12:03 PM

No instructions, Undo the 3 screws holding it on
get a spanner 17mm between the bend/under the pipe and loosen the o2 sensor. then take the right fairing off follow the o2 sensor wire and unplug.
Undo and remove the sensor.
remove seat and remove the bracket the seat sits on and the petrol tank will now pivot.
undo the tail lower bolts that go into the engine and pivot the tail up to wiggle the exhaust guard out.

Reverse to resemble, and yes its a pain in the arse, really hope the carbon one lasts.

D1199 · September 17th, 2012, 05:33 AM

Is that a performance part or a no name part ?

Trauma · September 17th, 2012, 01:55 PM

I ordered/recieved their CF key guard, matt finish looks fine on the outside, kind of rough on the inside.

Stw · September 17th, 2012, 02:02 PM

DP Carbon is rough???

zvez · September 17th, 2012, 02:39 PM

DP carbon has always been pretty unfinished on the underside/inside of parts.

TransNone13 · September 17th, 2012, 05:05 PM

I saw this too:

CDT Elite Series Exhaust Protector (OEM) - OPPRACING Products

Seems to be better quality, might consider depending on Akra's offering...

unrazzo · September 17th, 2012, 10:19 PM

Seems like anyone offering a warranty that it will withstand the heat would be the best to go with. Some CF can't withstand that kind of heat cycling.

Monkeynuts46 · September 29th, 2012, 06:12 AM

My CDT carbon exhaust shield just arrived. I will post pictures of it on the bike when i get the chance to install it. Looks beautiful sitting on my coffee table..haha

Trauma · September 29th, 2012, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akdave8

I was browsing through ebay for carbon fiber goodies and found this carbon fiber heat shield for what looks to be the non- full termi exhausts.. anyone have prior purchasing experience with this company or their products?

RC Matte Carbon Fiber Exhaust Cover Heat Shield DUCATI 1199 Panigale S Tricolore

I odered this 9/6, still waiting, Did receive their CF key and fairing ducts however. They are matt, and look as good as my DP shock protector.

mavic · September 29th, 2012, 06:51 AM

I posted about 2 weeks ago when my RC product arrived and failed to survive the heat load on a 15mile trip. Basically If your metal shroud touches the exhaust due to weld issues on the stock exhaust bolting locations, the carbon will be ruined. You can try and wrap it but if you are already seeing damage at the point of contact the heat will bake and damage the CF resulting in bolt pull through and a useless part. I am ok with the metal until I buy the 2nd half of the full Termi.

Do not by aftermarket carbon fiber exhaust guards until you read this....

Monkeynuts46 · September 29th, 2012, 02:44 PM

I went for a ride (50 miles) today with the new CDT shield installed. I will keep you guys posted on how it does. So far so good.

supduc10 · September 29th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeynuts46

I went for a ride (50 miles) today with the new CDT shield installed. I will keep you guys posted on how it does. So far so good.

Looks nice that fitted. Looked nice on your coffee table? Hell that thing is so shiney you could put it on the bathroom wall and shave in it lol. Best ive seen. Gonna check out that company and see if I can get one shipped to UK.

Monkeynuts46 · September 29th, 2012, 03:31 PM

It is a bit shinny..and I'm pretty sure i could use it as a mirror and shave with it.

PaddockStand · September 29th, 2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supduc10

Looks nice that fitted. Looked nice on your coffee table? Hell that thing is so shiney you could put it on the bathroom wall and shave in it lol. Best ive seen. Gonna check out that company and see if I can get one shipped to UK.

Let me know if the do ship to the UK, I'd be interested in a matt finish one if they stand up OK to the heat after a week or two of use.

akdave8 · September 29th, 2012, 04:36 PM

CDT part looks promising.. Please keep us updated On how it handles the heat after a few wks.

September 5th, 2012, 06:43 PM	#1
akdave8 Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: clinton township, MI Posts: 62 Thanks: 4	Aftermarket Carbon fiber heat shield? I was browsing through ebay for carbon fiber goodies and found this carbon fiber heat shield for what looks to be the non- full termi exhausts.. anyone have prior purchasing experience with this company or their products? RC Matte Carbon Fiber Exhaust Cover Heat Shield DUCATI 1199 Panigale S Tricolore

September 5th, 2012, 10:36 PM	#2
alb Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 178 Thanks: 7 I Ride: Ducati 1199 Panigale ABS, Yamaha FJR1300A	I've bought the rear shock cover. I'll let you know when it arrives. Post here: Aftermarket Carbon accs Al. Last edited by alb; September 25th, 2012 at 08:55 AM.

September 29th, 2012, 06:51 AM	#15
mavic Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Round Rock, TX Posts: 189 Thanks: 9 I Ride: Ducati Panigale, Honda CRF450, Kuota Kult	I posted about 2 weeks ago when my RC product arrived and failed to survive the heat load on a 15mile trip. Basically If your metal shroud touches the exhaust due to weld issues on the stock exhaust bolting locations, the carbon will be ruined. You can try and wrap it but if you are already seeing damage at the point of contact the heat will bake and damage the CF resulting in bolt pull through and a useless part. I am ok with the metal until I buy the 2nd half of the full Termi. Do not by aftermarket carbon fiber exhaust guards until you read this.... Last edited by mavic; September 29th, 2012 at 06:57 AM.

September 29th, 2012, 02:44 PM	#16
Monkeynuts46 Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: California dreamin... Posts: 74 Thanks: 0	I went for a ride (50 miles) today with the new CDT shield installed. I will keep you guys posted on how it does. So far so good. Last edited by Monkeynuts46; September 29th, 2012 at 02:54 PM.

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September 7th, 2012, 11:21 AM	#4
Gunny Fitz Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Washington, DC Posts: 1,473 Thanks: 240 I Ride: Panigale Tri-Colore	Looks like a nice weave. Just hate the matte finish though.

September 7th, 2012, 12:03 PM	#6
Daveiggy Member Joined: May 2012 From: UK Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 I Ride: 1199 Panigale - Non ABS	No instructions, Undo the 3 screws holding it on get a spanner 17mm between the bend/under the pipe and loosen the o2 sensor. then take the right fairing off follow the o2 sensor wire and unplug. Undo and remove the sensor. remove seat and remove the bracket the seat sits on and the petrol tank will now pivot. undo the tail lower bolts that go into the engine and pivot the tail up to wiggle the exhaust guard out. Reverse to resemble, and yes its a pain in the arse, really hope the carbon one lasts.

September 17th, 2012, 05:33 AM	#7
D1199 Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Germany Posts: 79 Thanks: 1 I Ride: 1199 S	Is that a performance part or a no name part ?

September 17th, 2012, 01:55 PM	#8
Trauma Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: St. Louis Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 489 I Ride: 1199 ABS, K1300S, ZX7R	I ordered/recieved their CF key guard, matt finish looks fine on the outside, kind of rough on the inside.

September 17th, 2012, 02:02 PM	#9
Stw Senior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 291 I Ride: Panigale & some Carbon :)	DP Carbon is rough???

September 17th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#10
zvez Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: ga Posts: 1,717 Thanks: 146	DP carbon has always been pretty unfinished on the underside/inside of parts.

September 17th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#11
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 149	I saw this too: CDT Elite Series Exhaust Protector (OEM) - OPPRACING Products Seems to be better quality, might consider depending on Akra's offering...

September 17th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#12
unrazzo Member Joined: May 2012 From: NorCal, USA Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199 Pani-awesome	Seems like anyone offering a warranty that it will withstand the heat would be the best to go with. Some CF can't withstand that kind of heat cycling.

September 29th, 2012, 06:12 AM	#13
Monkeynuts46 Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: California dreamin... Posts: 74 Thanks: 0	My CDT carbon exhaust shield just arrived. I will post pictures of it on the bike when i get the chance to install it. Looks beautiful sitting on my coffee table..haha

September 29th, 2012, 03:31 PM	#18
Monkeynuts46 Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: California dreamin... Posts: 74 Thanks: 0	It is a bit shinny..and I'm pretty sure i could use it as a mirror and shave with it.

September 29th, 2012, 04:36 PM	#20
akdave8 Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: clinton township, MI Posts: 62 Thanks: 4	CDT part looks promising.. Please keep us updated On how it handles the heat after a few wks.

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