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How To – Honda Silverwing – Hot Gas Tank Issues
By Thom | February 15, 2009
During my Westward Distraction trip, I had been noticing that my gas tank had been getting very hot due to the warm temperatures, constant riding, large tank bag and little stopping time. The tank was getting so hot that it was almost impossible to touch and I could smell the tank venting as I rode. At the same time, I would imagine that there was quite a bit of gas that was evaporating from tank and costing me money.I thought about attaching a frying pan to the top of the tank so that I could have pancakes and eggs while I drive, but I couldn’t find a way to hold the pancake batter in corners… please let me know if you have a solution!
I attempted to ride for a while with the tank bag off, and that seemed to help, but it wasn’t a permanent solution. So I decided to purchase some LARGE ‘Reflect a Cool’ “heat tiles” from Aerostich. They cost me less than $18 and were very simple to install.
The strips are easily cut with any sharp object and were easy to bend and conform to the underside of my tank. They have a sticky adhesive on one side that seems to work very well. It does take some persistence in putting them on so that they don’t wrinkle, but I’m very happy with the results.
These strips should also prevent your ignition from shorting to the gas tank while you ride in the rain/through puddles.
Note: I would suggest that you drain your tank and then prop it up so that any remaining gas is on the bottom. I used some kitty food as a malleable base for my tank.
Easy Installation: Take off your tank, drain, prop. Then just cut the strips and carefully place them on the underside of your tank. I tried to cover as much as possible. I left an inch gap where the tank has a pretty harsh angle. The material is very thin, so you shouldn’t have any problems with the tank not fitting after installation. After, replace your tank, fill with fuel and enjoy.
Picture of the results:
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