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Post by Oneup on Feb 22, 2011 23:30:39 GMT -8
Put your radiator fan back on. Trust me.
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Post by Justin(o) on Feb 23, 2011 0:04:25 GMT -8
Ok, but when will my bike be running and parked?
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Post by Oneup on Feb 23, 2011 0:07:29 GMT -8
You ride at tracks where it gets hot. I'm all for saving weight, but it's like removing the oil pump, some weight savings aren't worth it. I pulled mine off until I rode one hot trackday. It went back on immediately.
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Post by Justin(o) on Feb 23, 2011 0:13:38 GMT -8
I believe you although I do not understand how that fan pulls more air than rolling. I turn it off when coasting in the paddock. and I start it in the hot pit. I can't tell you when the fan was last on
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Post by Oneup on Feb 23, 2011 0:18:01 GMT -8
Let the bike run when coming off the track. It gets hot on the cool down lap and heats up bad coming in. When I came into the hot pit on that bike I would shut it off then turn the key back on and let the fan cool the radiator. After a minute I would turn the bike back on for 20-30 seconds then shut it off. I've seen it get over 230 with the fan.
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Post by Putz on Feb 23, 2011 9:05:21 GMT -8
What was the point of throttle body hoses, where did they go originally?
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Post by Dale on Feb 23, 2011 9:26:44 GMT -8
I believe you although I do not understand how that fan pulls more air than rolling. I turn it off when coasting in the paddock. and I start it in the hot pit. I can't tell you when the fan was last on From what I have been told, when you bring your bike into the pit, and park it, it will actually get hotter. This is why you want to 'cool' your bike down by letting it idle or ride it gently into the pits. The fan will also pull air across it at the equivalent speed of something like 45mph so if it were me, I would leave it on and let your bike come to a gentle rest when you come off the track. |
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Post by Justin(o) on Feb 23, 2011 9:40:11 GMT -8
From what I have been told, when you bring your bike into the pit, and park it, it will actually get hotter. This is why you want to 'cool' your bike down by letting it idle or ride it gently into the pits. The fan will also pull air across it at the equivalent speed of something like 45mph so if it were me, I would leave it on and let your bike come to a gentle rest when you come off the track. Usually I low rpm it around the bowl and will let it idle from 22-23 to the pit. I park it. No fan. You are recommending that i do the same thing and 1) let it idle in the pit for a while. and/or 2) leave the key on, allow the fan to run for a while, then start the bike to get the cooler radiator liquids to move freely about the cabin. |
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Post by Dale on Feb 23, 2011 9:54:40 GMT -8
Sounds like you are fine to me with what you do. I just don't think you want to come in from 12k rpm and park it. All the heat then has no place to go then. If you are just running water wetter then in my mind, you are just creating more stress on the metals of the engine. *dunno*
Good discussion though!
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Post by Justin(o) on Feb 23, 2011 10:06:20 GMT -8
water wetter.
Every bit of my own analysis tells me it makes the bike run hotter.
After several years of use, I quit using it after the clavicle fx.
In fact, I blame redline's water wetter for my injury. LOL
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Post by Justin(o) on Feb 23, 2011 10:08:44 GMT -8
Greg's probably got the right idea, because ''this vehicle makes sudden stops,'' with no effective cool down opportunity when helping another rider.
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Post by Oneup on Feb 23, 2011 10:10:12 GMT -8
2) leave the key on, allow the fan to run for a while, then start the bike to get the cooler radiator liquids to move freely about the cabin. This is my recommendation. It's the best way to cool you bike down. Coming into the pits slowly is good for it but I still prefer this method. Also, you will need the fan if you get stuck on a red flag or in the hot pits. What was the point of throttle body hoses, where did they go originally? They ran from the throttle bodies to the valve that puts air into the exhaust (through where I put the smog block off plates). I'm not completely sure as to what their use is other than leaning out the exhaust. |
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Post by Putz on Feb 23, 2011 10:36:46 GMT -8
I would have to look again but I don't recall seeing those on my bike, might be a new model thing...
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Post by Redleader on Feb 23, 2011 11:53:18 GMT -8
I would have to look again but I don't recall seeing those on my bike, might be a new model thing... Mine have em. My bike must just be advanced for its time ;D |
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Post by Dale on Feb 23, 2011 12:04:54 GMT -8
Mine have em. My bike must just be advanced for its time ;D Maybe it's a flux capacitor?   |
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