Let’s talk about exhaust pipes burn issues. Motor Cycle’s exhaust pipes generally tend to warm up when in use. The pipes are in such a position that it lays exactly at the place our lower leg rest or goes down. It is common for motorcycle exhaust pipes to run along the rider’s legs or near their boots.
In most cases, women riders will ride closer to the exhaust system since their legs are typically shorter. Most likely you have burned a leg, or a boot heel, or have felt excessive heat from your hot exhaust pipes if you have ridden for a long period of time or have ridden for a longer period of time than that.
These same problems happen with almost all types of bikes and the problem also arises with Harley Davidson Bikes as well.
Problems with the heating of Exhaust Pipes of Harley Davidson Bike
Reasons for heating of Exhaust Pipe
You can imagine a kettle filled with boiling water erupting into hot vapours as it leaves the long curvy exit of the kettle, which also becomes hot during the process.
There is a lot of fuel, fire, and pistons at work in the Harley Davison engine, which is similar to the body of the kettle where there are lots of fuel and fire as well as lots of pistons. It is like the water which has been heated to boiling heights is causing the overall temperature to increase by many folds. Through the silencer, the engine releases a hot exhaust, just like the vapor that comes from a kettle. It is for this reason that the silencer is so hot.
The exhaust system in your vehicle or a Harley Davidson bike is responsible for removing the heat and noxious gases from the engine, which is the source of the heat within the vehicle.
How hot does the Harley Davidson Bikes exhaust get?
Burning gas produces the engine power on Harley Davidson bikes. Harley Davidson motorcycles will receive the majority of the power produced. During this process, the rest will be emitted through the bike’s exhaust pipe.
Despite getting hot enough to burn your skin, the cans will still be cooler than the rest. It is estimated that Harley-Davidson engine exhausts can reach 850 degrees Celsius. When the metals are heated to 500° C, they will start turning red and will reach a dark cherry red color at 650° C.
Heat Production in Harley Davidson Bikes
Gasoline is used to produce power when you ride a bike. Before releasing heated waste gas into the atmosphere, the exhaust pipe will remove it from the bike. This will result in a relatively high exiting temperature volume. Therefore, it is almost impossible to calculate the volume of exhaust gases, let alone the temperature of exhaust pipes. In order to properly understand how the muffler and exhaust system work, it is necessary to observe the bike while it is stationary. This allows you to observe the exhaust system as a whole and how the waste gas flows through it.
Once you start the bike, you will notice that the pipe leading to the carburetor will heat up. Within a short period of time, the tailpipe will also begin to sparkle. A stream of hot air will then be filtered by the bike’s muffler and exhaust system. You are assured, however, that the air will start cooling once it passes the fuel system.
There will be almost no difference in how much heat the bike’s exhaust produces. There will be a rapid increase in the temperature of the oxygen sensor. There is a good chance that it is the hottest part of the whole system. Catalytic converters blow air out with exhaust gases as it passes through them. As a result of this process, the entire region gets quite hot.
Solutions for the Exhaust Pipe getting hot on a Harley Davidson Bike
Nowadays bikes from all manufacturers, including Harley Davidson give a plastic protective cover near the car exhaust. But still, for some reason, people might get burns on their legs due to the heating of the exhaust pipe.
Solutions and protective measures to protect against exhaust pipe burn of a Harley Davidson Bike
Some measures that you can take to prevent yourself from burns are as follows:
- If you are moving the bike or picking it up, make sure that you are not coming into contact with a hot muffler
- You can use a DEI shield. Compared to metal shields, the DEI shield is made of advanced textiles that are better at insulating and retaining heat. In consequence, more heat is blocked and the shield cools off more rapidly. Because of its flexible design, DEI’s heat shield can be fitted to a wide range of exhaust systems, regardless of the size or shape. There are just a few clamps that will need to be fixed together along with a screwdriver, so installation is easy.
- It is extremely important to be cautious when driving with a child. Motorbike exhaust can burn kids more easily because they are hyperactive.
- The stainless steel exhaust pipe’s wall should be cleaned using a metal polish to get rid of dirt and grime.
- When you are driving a motorcycle there is a possibility that the exhaust system may become loose due to vibrations during the drive. Therefore, you should ensure that all the screws and bolts are securely fastened to the frame of the exhaust.
- Please note that if you need to touch the exhaust pipe for any reason, please do so after it has cooled off.
- Try to wear full clothing on your legs and also wear proper footwear in order to protect yourself from burns.
- If the pre installed Harley Davidson bike exhaust protection is loose or has been broken or damaged do not leave it unchecked and get it repaired by a professional mechanic.
Other factors to remember
Burn remedies vary according to the severity of the burn, so it is important to be aware of this when choosing burn remedies. Exhaust pipe burns tend to be second and third-degree burns, which is the most common type of burn caused by exhaust pipes.
In most cases, the symptoms of burns get better within twenty days of sustaining them. You should be fine in a few days if you still feel pain after you have been burnt, and that is a positive sign that you will be fine soon. If the burn is severe and is not getting cured you must seek medical attention as soon as possible.
