Heat Shield Questions

Mike,
Are you getting the stock shields with the S Exhaust? If not, I could post some pics of what I fabbed up when I ran the S header.
Bart

Bart, I got the shields that are on the exhaust/header pipe, but nothing else. My "S" has the shield on the bottom of the bed, and behind the passenger seat.

Mike,
I posted what I had done for shields under the topic
Exhaust HEAT Shields
You might take a look and see if they are of any help.
Bart

AGAIN, L00kin good Bart!!

Here's Barts Post

http://www.polarisrzrclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=22348&highlight=exhaust+heat+shields

Just what I've been looking to do. With the leaves down and so dry, we smell smoke on every ride. One in our group has melted the black plastic at the lower edge of the rear fender. Says he has no need for protection...it is already burned off. Thanks Bart!!

BlackBart said:

Mike,
I posted what I had done for shields under the topic
Exhaust HEAT Shields
You might take a look and see if they are of any help.
Bart

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Bart, Do you have your own brake, shears and welder? Nice job on the shields, I might be interested in a set if you can make me a set, or I might try myself, but I'll have a ton of questions in the process.

pops, just for info only. aluminum can be cut and shaped with any good woodworking blade/tool. will not compromise your cutting edges.

Pops said:

BlackBart said:

Mike,
I posted what I had done for shields under the topic
Exhaust HEAT Shields
You might take a look and see if they are of any help.
Bart

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Bart, Do you have your own brake, shears and welder? Nice job on the shields, I might be interested in a set if you can make me a set, or I might try myself, but I'll have a ton of questions in the process.

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Mike,
Just like stroker replied, NO BIG Deal to cut yourself. I used a GOOD pair of aviator shears. Just got to take your time and be patient. If you do have questions, NO PROBLEM, just PM or respond to me.
The Backyard Clutch Tester,
Bart

Now that makes it a lot easier, looking at the pictures I was thinking that the shields were made out of sheet metal and galvanized, I didn't think about the shields being made out of aluminum then buffed. Thanks

Bart I will be asking questions on this project for sure.

more info; just used a steel cutting skill saw last nite over at my sons shop. made quick work of .250 steel for a truck front bumper. made by makita. blades are costley but don't appear to wear rapidly. we have acces to brakes and shears, but this tool is really handy for the smaller cuts. over kill for your project, but i thought i'd pass it on........stroker

stroker said:

more info; just used a steel cutting skill saw last nite over at my sons shop. made quick work of .250 steel for a truck front bumper. made by makita. blades are costley but don't appear to wear rapidly. we have acces to brakes and shears, but this tool is really handy for the smaller cuts. over kill for your project, but i thought i'd pass it on........stroker

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Thanks for the information, it seem lately all I have been working with has been steel of some kind, most the jobs have been too small to setup the chop saw, been using a sawsall for most of the cuts.

Is the saw a special saw or are the Makita blades made for cutting steel?

Pops said:

Now that makes it a lot easier, looking at the pictures I was thinking that the shields were made out of sheet metal and galvanized, I didn't think about the shields being made out of aluminum then buffed. Thanks

Bart I will be asking questions on this project for sure.

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No problem my friend, glad to assist

1st and 2nd Questions: What gauge plate do I need to find? Also is some of your attachment parts using angle?