Right Crankcase Cover (How hot?)

Hey guys,

I want to get my right crankcase cover powder coated, but I need to know how hot it gets during running conditions.
Does anyone have a clue?

Thanks!

 

No clue, but the next time I go ride I can take a temp reading for you. I have a laser temperature gauge but not sure how accurate and/or how reliable my readings will be for you. You're taking about a 5 Gen correct?

 

I painted my clutch cover with automotive type paint and have never had a problem with it so I imagine powder coating wouldn't be a problem. I've never put a thermometer on the side case but would imagine it would be the same temp as the oil. 150-250 degree area???

 

This outfit makes all sorts of high temp paints, coatings and powdercoat.

http://forrestpaint.com/powder-coatings/stove-bright-heat-resistant-powder-coating/

Used many rattlecans of their "Stovebright" line.. great stuff..

Retailers that specialize in wood or pellet burning stoves will have an IR pyrometer to measure the surface temp of your case if you need it. Many of them carry "Stovebright." IMO Mr. Sleep nailed it. Or you can buy an elcheapo probe type analog meat thermometer from Wally.

 

Digital Thermometers came down in price, and after your done using it for your cause, you can use it for the bbq grill or if you have a pet, make him/her/it chase the red lazer dot around your flat.

Had nice results with some caliper paint from VHT btw. Not on my viffer though (heavens forbid, ysr50.)

 

Thanks guys.

EDIT: I think I already know the answer to this and this will seem like a dumb question.... but do I have to drain oil to take the right side cover off?

I know on my 1st Gen Sv650 I could just put it on the kickstand and remove the cover without draining...

 

You don't have to drain ALL of it but quite a bit of it.

 

So I might as well drain all of it?

 

In that you are going to paint or powdercoat that case, oil is pretty slick stuff and you may regret not draining all you can by regular means. In this case liquid does seek it's own level until it levels out on your floor.