Heat shield on muffler

[Lasse Sjodin]

Hi!
Is the heat shield on the muffler necessary on a 2011 Apex XTX? Mine has come loose from the muffler.
Thanks in advance/Lasse.

 

[RobX-1]

This is what I used for the bottom half of the heat shield as the material was starting to disintegrate/come apart. Not sure if it was necessary but at least there's something:

 

[maim]

witch one? if it is on top of muffler, i would replace as it protects the seat pan from the exh heat.

 

[RobX-1]

That's the problem @maim, I don't think you can order/replace just the lining; would have to order the complete cover/protector. That's why I posted what I used. Thought maybe it could be used in his application as well.

 

[maim]

i replaced the upper cover in your pic as the liner was basically gone on my 11. the lower was fine at that time other than i glued the lower in place with high heat silicone. i have used that style on betsy when stock failed and on an atv to sheild the plastics from the exh heat.


a picture would help with where op is concerened.

 

[Lasse Sjodin]

This is what it looks like.
Under the seat.
Inside the track tunnel. The heat shield is directed downwards, towards the drive track.
Can I drive without the heat shield without risking any complications?

 

[maim]

in the track tunnel, you should be fine. the only time it might be an issue is in low snow conditions.