Ducati Monster Forum

I am melting my right heel on my Leo Vince Y pipe.  Regardless of the rearset position (I have rizoma) my boots make contact.  I have tried header tape but it still gets too hot and melts the boot.  Can you post a pic of your solution?

Here is a pic of the bike.  You can see where the header tape is, my heel melts just above the two lower metal straps.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3519596438_29aefbe88b_o.jpg)

Thanks,
KNG

Sorry, don't know what kinda bike you're riding. On mine the heel guard does what it's supposed to. Do you not have a heel guard at all?

oops.  Fixed with pic now.

MW Universal Carbon Fiber Heat Shield: Small   (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=6%7CCarbon%20Fiber&productID=6028&showDetail=1&categoryID=24|Ducati%20Monster%20CF&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts)

MW Universal Carbon Fiber Heat Shield: Medium  (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=6%7CCarbon%20Fiber&productID=6029&showDetail=1&categoryID=24|Ducati%20Monster%20CF&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts)

(http://www.motowheels.com/italian/images/lg29063817.jpg)

I have the same pipe and the same problem. I was going to take the heat shield off the Standard S pipes and get the brackets re welded on the spaghetti pipe. Looking  at the pics of the CF heel guards, I am going to cut the old brackets off and Ghetto them on with hose clamps now.

Send me a template and ill make one for you out of carbon.  [thumbsup]

Gotta support our racers  [thumbsup]

I wear leather boots so I don't have a melting problem.  Perhaps you could apply some protection to your boots instead of the pipe. 

PM sent

Really?  [evil] Taking requests for all Monster racers? ;D

(http://i39.tinypic.com/2m3hbp4.jpg)

I need a pair for my aarows on my 620 race bike. PM if you want to make more.  Otherwise I may get the MW's [bacon]

how bout ceramic-coat the s-pipe?

DO you want to do that instead of what we talked about? Call me.

Sure why no. Pm me your phone number and we'll talk. 

I was teasing...I can't think of anything that I need in carbon fiber except bodywork and there is no way that I can afford that! [beer]

No charge  [thumbsup]

i'm currently working on a template specifically for Zard 2-2 systems on the SSSA bikes.
boot burns are a common disappointment with the otherwise perfect zards :/

a carbon one would be cool.... ;D

GREAT post...

i am in need of something to put on the pipe... or guard it, my stock heal guard is worthless too!!

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_arVurbIzG6Y/SODjGrb2i6I/AAAAAAAADBs/6-WKO_Z9uYo/s400/Titanium%20rear%20wheel%20Rearset.JPG)

I repeat, whoever makes me and sends me a template gets one for free. As well as Fstrblkduc; I cant afford to race right now so the least I  can do is live vicariously through those who can.


I'm actually serious about it.  [drink]

And I've been wanting to make some sort of bodywork to make the monster into a track bike. Stay tuned.

What the heck...we'll talk. Even if we didn't work something out, I can probably pass on some knowledge to help you out. I did all my own work and have done the same to others. Along the way, I've learned a bit. I'll pm you soon.  [beer]

I had the same problem on my Termi's once I took off the passenger pegs. This was my solution (not the best angle but only shot I have of it online)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3489400525_8dbf307959_b.jpg)

It is from Two Brothers, check their website under heat protection or something

I'm sure you can make your own for cheaper, but I'm a fabricating newb so I bought one.

the part about the passenger pegs is the key.
i also ruined a pair of brand new boots on the stock S pipe after taking the passenger pegs off.
my solution was to run with just the udder, and now an ex box