Heat shield for tank/airbox

[EAKbusa]

I have heard of other bikes doing this to prevent engine heat from getting to the fuel/air. Tehcnically speaking the bike runs better on cool air/fuel (plus you can stuff more into the cylinders at a lower temp = more power).

Has anyone tried applying adhesive heat shield to the underside ofthe airbox and/or tank? Heck maybe it already has this stock but I have not noticed it. We all know how hot a Busa gets in traffic for instance. Actually since I put a pipe on, mine runs cooler, but still what do you think? Would it make any difference?

 

[The Oracle]

there is some heat shield type stuff under the tank...  But, not the airbox.  Dunno if this would work or not.  Worth a shot I guess.



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[MET]

What works is moving the sensor that sits in the air box. Move it to the front of the bike where it gets regular air @ temp.

 

[EAKbusa]

Just to make sure I understand, why would you move the sensor?