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Post by bluedog59 on Jan 26, 2015 21:27:24 GMT
Has anybody any experience of running a pre SRAD without a fan ? I think I may have a problem trying to squeeze a fan in behind the rad but will not be using a fairing, any ideas anybody ? How often does the fan cut in on a stock set up ?
Ta.
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almostthere
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Post by almostthere on Jan 26, 2015 22:20:54 GMT
Can't you put spacers in to move the rad forward to make space for the rad
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Post by bluedog59 on Jan 27, 2015 9:48:58 GMT
I've not had the rad or mounts made yet. I'm just trying to look at the options as I've not got masses of space.
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Post by Kristjan on Jan 27, 2015 19:18:35 GMT
Well, that depends on the purpose of the bike. If you plan to burn rubber or sit in traffic jams, then better have the fan there, but If you have bunch of air flowing at all times, my opinion is don't bother... I didn't!
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Post by bluedog59 on Jan 27, 2015 22:25:11 GMT
You've run one without a fan ?
it's in my own frame, no bodywork in a stripped down late 70's Egli/Harris style and I don't commute in town.
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Post by rusty on Jan 28, 2015 7:29:50 GMT
The fan will generally only kick in when stuck in traffic, very slow moving or on really really hot days.
If your bike has no fairing then the air flow alone should be sufficient so long as you keep moving
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Post by captain chaos on Jan 28, 2015 8:10:03 GMT
it's what Forrest Gump tried but the fans kept coming  I'll get me coat |
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Post by rusty on Jan 28, 2015 9:50:41 GMT
Best not fan the flames with more bad jokes lol
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Post by Kristjan on Jan 30, 2015 14:42:24 GMT
You've run one without a fan ? it's in my own frame, no bodywork in a stripped down late 70's Egli/Harris style and I don't commute in town. My '95 1100W kept itself cool as snakes and never overheated unless burning rubber. It took a 15 minute idle session to get the fan running in 20C summer day, so I can't see the problem mate. Only thing is that you must not forget it while warming up etc, the results could be disastrous.  |
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Post by bluedog59 on Jan 30, 2015 16:19:00 GMT
Thanks for that, I think I should get away without it then. It will have a temp gauge so I'll be warming it up properly. |
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Post by Kristjan on Jan 30, 2015 19:13:41 GMT
I wired a red light from fan connector to the dash, so I can see when it's supposed to kick in.
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