Will my 990 need Giant Loop heat shields?

FakeName · 10-15-2012, 07:01 PM

Next week I'm flying to a cold, damp northern city to pick up my new-to-me 2011 990adv. It is my intention to throw my Giant Loop Coyote over the back of it and hit the road home asap. And the GPS, XM etc.

It occured to me that I have no idea if the 990 will need the Giant Loop Heat Shields.

Can anyone *with experience* with this combination (I'm quite capable of guessing, assuming, using clairvoyance) that can answer this question? If I do, I need to order them and ship them to the bike right away so they're there on my arrival.

Thank you.

sonoran · 10-15-2012, 07:31 PM

You'll need something to keep the bag from hitting the exhaust. GL shield is the easiest.

DeepInIt · 10-15-2012, 07:57 PM

Easier to crush a coke can and stuff it underneath.

Cycleman4 · 10-15-2012, 08:03 PM

I Rode A LOT of dirt last month getting to the KTM rally and did not use one. I had no issues. Your call however.

Katoom119 · 10-15-2012, 08:22 PM

Nope. I've got the Great Basin bag and if you put it on the seat itself the bag rests on the rear panels.

xcflyn · 10-15-2012, 08:27 PM

As mentioned, if you put it where the passenger sits you are good to go. If you ride with a passenger you will most likely need them. Personally I like the coke can idea as I am not fond of clamping stuff to my exhaust.

rburkat · 10-15-2012, 09:08 PM

Well here is what happened to my side panel when I didn't have a shield on my GL
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/8579163/?s6

FakeName · 10-15-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rburkat

Well here is what happened to my side panel when I didn't have a shield on my GL
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/8579163/?s6

Yeah, I did something similar on my 525.

Did a job on the bag, too.

Jim Colombotos · 10-15-2012, 10:29 PM

Small problem...just buy some heat shields and enjoy the ride without drama !

Katoom119 · 10-16-2012, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rburkat

Well here is what happened to my side panel when I didn't have a shield on my GL
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/8579163/?s6

Hmm....haven't seen that before. I need to look at mine when I load it up again and check on that.

Grinderman · 10-16-2012, 06:38 AM

Nope. Ridden many thousands of miles with a coyote combined with a duffle on lots of dirt and pavement. Coyote runs flatter then the great basin. Only suggestion is to throw some tape on the side panels if you do not want to scratch them. This is a great setup on the katoom

rburkat · 10-16-2012, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeName

Yeah, I did something similar on my 525.

Did a job on the bag, too.

Yeah my bag had a nice hole in it too. Not sure if I want to tell you why that hole is nice and round, and the shape of a MSR fuel cylinder that I happened to have packed at that location in the bag and was getting direct contact with muffler making it nice an hot. :) So get the shield

kamanya · 10-16-2012, 10:36 AM

(spam alert)

These will be ready in a few weeks time.

Carbon Kevlar side panels

ALLAWYN · 10-16-2012, 11:07 AM

I am from South Africa, bought 990R in Feb2012 in Capetown, flew down with only Giant Loop great basin, did long way round back home, mostly dirt roads, witout a pillion, 3000km+

I will never fit the GL with out its own shileds

snowhawk jockey · 10-16-2012, 11:57 AM

I ran with no heat shields for a few years and had no problems. Then I stuffed an item haphazardly into my GL and it shifted the load just enough to toast the corner of the bag.

USE THE HEAT SHIELDS!!

10-15-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
FakeName ^OP Wile E Coyote SuperGenius Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SanDiego Oddometer: 1,163	Will my 990 need Giant Loop heat shields? Next week I'm flying to a cold, damp northern city to pick up my new-to-me 2011 990adv. It is my intention to throw my Giant Loop Coyote over the back of it and hit the road home asap. And the GPS, XM etc. It occured to me that I have no idea if the 990 will need the Giant Loop Heat Shields. Can anyone with experience with this combination (I'm quite capable of guessing, assuming, using clairvoyance) that can answer this question? If I do, I need to order them and ship them to the bike right away so they're there on my arrival. Thank you. __________________ ADVdiscount Motorcycle Product Photography 2011 White 990 Adv R 2003 565exc

10-15-2012, 07:31 PM	#2
sonoran incognito Joined: Sep 2009 Location: eastside Oddometer: 15,974	You'll need something to keep the bag from hitting the exhaust. GL shield is the easiest. __________________ the sun does not have no prisoners

10-15-2012, 08:03 PM	#4
Cycleman4 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Oddometer: 227	I don't I Rode A LOT of dirt last month getting to the KTM rally and did not use one. I had no issues. Your call however.

10-15-2012, 08:22 PM	#5
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,537	Nope. I've got the Great Basin bag and if you put it on the seat itself the bag rests on the rear panels. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

10-15-2012, 09:08 PM	#7
rburkat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 137	Well here is what happened to my side panel when I didn't have a shield on my GL http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/8579163/?s6 __________________ 4x in 2012 Baja 1000 solo on 990R ( Pinkbike, Chainslayer, Klim, Black Dog CW, Gnarly Parts, Fastco, Woody's Wheels, SuperPlush, Dirt Tricks, Renazco, CJ Designs ) I'm Radek from Road To Baja Documentary 2006 KTM 540 , 2008 KTM 530 xcwr, 2010 KTM 990R

10-15-2012, 07:57 PM	#3
DeepInIt Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Cordoba, Argentina Oddometer: 1,333	Easier to crush a coke can and stuff it underneath.

10-15-2012, 08:27 PM	#6
xcflyn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Rocky Mountains Oddometer: 1,093	As mentioned, if you put it where the passenger sits you are good to go. If you ride with a passenger you will most likely need them. Personally I like the coke can idea as I am not fond of clamping stuff to my exhaust.

10-15-2012, 10:29 PM	#9
Jim Colombotos Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: San Leandro, Ca Oddometer: 274	Small problem...just buy some heat shields and enjoy the ride without drama ! __________________ 2008 KTM 530 EXC 2009 KTM 990 Standard Adventure, R mapped. Fear the white one now too!

10-16-2012, 06:38 AM	#11
Grinderman Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Chico CA, wher the NUTS come from Oddometer: 64	Nope. Ridden many thousands of miles with a coyote combined with a duffle on lots of dirt and pavement. Coyote runs flatter then the great basin. Only suggestion is to throw some tape on the side panels if you do not want to scratch them. This is a great setup on the katoom

10-16-2012, 10:36 AM	#13
kamanya Andrew to most Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Tip of Africa Oddometer: 1,112	(spam alert) These will be ready in a few weeks time. Carbon Kevlar side panels __________________ I often wonder where that road goes? And that, has usually made all the difference. Appologies to Mr Frost

10-16-2012, 11:07 AM	#14
ALLAWYN Letsitle Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Tzaneen Oddometer: 18	I am from South Africa, bought 990R in Feb2012 in Capetown, flew down with only Giant Loop great basin, did long way round back home, mostly dirt roads, witout a pillion, 3000km+ I will never fit the GL with out its own shileds

10-16-2012, 11:57 AM	#15
snowhawk jockey Slack Jaw Gaper Joined: Jul 2005 Location: The other Center of the Universe: Bend, Oregon Oddometer: 744	I ran with no heat shields for a few years and had no problems. Then I stuffed an item haphazardly into my GL and it shifted the load just enough to toast the corner of the bag. USE THE HEAT SHIELDS!! __________________ KTM 950 SliderMoto with 19/17 spokes, FCR41's, 2-into-1 high pipe, single side front brake and handcut flattrack style tires. Gettin Slideways is good! justin@giantloopmoto.com www.giantloopmoto.com

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