exhaust heat shield

[Will]

i just installed a new exhaust system on my grizzly 600. the old exhaust had heat shielding welded and bolted on to it, the new one does'nt. anybody have any suggestions for me? can i run without it? or am i risking a fire?

[Dave S]

You run a higher risk of melting plastic than having a fire. I would recommend at least adding a foil tape to the plastic around the area of the exhaust. DO NOT apply the tape directly to the exhaust.

Your local dealer should have this available. If not, try your local auto parts store.

Also make sure you're jetted properly and your exhaust shouldn't over heat as bad.

[Will]

thanks for the info

[Dozer]

I have a pipe on my 660 grizzly and ran it for awile without any heat shield but the plastic would get so hot it hurt your leg if you touched it. I wraped it with header tape and that really helped.

[Will]

thanks, i just ordered some