Motorcycle Engine Cooking

[Nugent]

Does anyone have any experience with cooking food on a GS? I've cooked a little with my old car that had a nice flat area on the block and I figured the same principles would apply. My 09' exhaust is stock and has a nice open area between the bottom of the engine where the two headers combine. I'm just a little concerned the lack of air flow by the foil would make the engine overheat in that area. Although the foiled food pack would act as a heat shield from the headers so it could go either way.

I often think about this while a take a rest after a long ride and how all that hot surface area is going to waste (...and not making me a grilled cheese sandwich.)

[jestercinti]

Umm...ok. I believe in the right tool for the job. The job of my GS is to get me around with 55+ mpg without looking like a nancy boy in a Prius.

Buy a Coleman camping stove. Cheaper and you won't burn a valve setting the mixture lean and frying an egg on the header.


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[fetor56]

Better to put that massive intellect of yours towards creating a descent warp drive. 

[Nugent]

I know this question is odd but not entirely ridiculous and I proudly stand by it. There are cookbooks dedicated to this subject- google "Manifold Destiny".

Wikipedia calls it 'engine cooking'

It is a method that has been known for decades not only by truckers, but also as a bushcraft by adventurers. The method of cooking with the heat of an engine is a viable way to prepare your meal while on an adventure trip, and is even known to be used by people during power cuts when they cannot use their kitchen appliances.

The first engine cooking experiments were done by hungry truckers who came up with the idea to make a small vent hole in the lid of cans of soup, and then place it on the hot exhaust manifold before hitting the road. When arriving at the destination, lunch was ready.

With all the modifications we do to personalize our own bikes, I would think a fresh/new challenge like this would attract more of an open minded welcoming. There are a lot of talent in this forum and I was looking for just some input and at least share the idea to anyone who could benefit.

[Zwerski]

Thanksgiving Day: wrap a turkey around the exhaust can. Go for a 4-5 hour ride. When you come back home, dinner is served. Inspired by beer can chicken.

[jestercinti]

Thanksgiving Day: wrap a turkey around the exhaust can. Go for a 4-5 hour ride. When you come back home, dinner is served. Inspired by beer can chicken.

Nevermind the carcinogen chemicals, the smell of oil and gas, and the obvious denial from the FDA on this type of cooking.

[BockinBboy]

- Bboy

[Suzuki Stevo]

Nevermind the carcinogen chemicals, the smell of oil and gas, and the obvious denial from the FDA on this type of cooking.

You wrap your food in foil, so all that you mentioned is a non issue. My dad used to do it all the time (trucker). Me....I will ride half way across the state for a burger from a certain place, so I probably would never do it myself 

[Janx101]

You wrap your food in foil, so all that you mentioned is a non issue. My dad used to do it all the time (trucker). Me....I will ride half way across the state for a burger from a certain place, so I probably would never do it myself 

please say its WhiteCastle!! 

[Janx101]

.... but .. this does give me an idea!!!... 

[Worm]

Mythbusters did a full Thanksgiving dinner that way. I think it was last season.

I don't think I would normally do this but in a survival situation, I could see it's usefulness. I would rather carry a flint and steel and find some wood to make a fire.

[Calpantera]

Hmm.. Some foil, a few hose clamps and a frozen burrito and you have a nice and toasty breakfast after commuting to work..
I might have to try it just to be the first to cook on a GS   

[Badot]

I bet a burrito or sub would cook up nicely if it were set right behind the jugs on top of the block.

[Calpantera]

I bet a burrito or sub would cook up nicely if it were set right behind the jugs on top of the block.

Oh good call, I was thinking of on the pipes but that is an even better location and less likely to burn a burrito..