Coolant line on carb's?
09-16-2008, 04:43 PM
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Coolant line on carb's?
What's the purpose of having the coolant lines hooked up on the underside of the carb's? Will it have any effect on how the bike runs with no coolant running through the carb's?
Any thought's on this would be great.
Thanks
Any thought's on this would be great.
Thanks
09-16-2008, 04:52 PM
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09-17-2008, 12:22 PM
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I didnt remove mine but I clamped them off so no coolant runs to the carbs. Its been like that for 3 years with no ill effects. Thought it would make the bike run cooler in summer. Cant say it did but I left it clamped anyway. I routinely ride in temps down to 10 degrees F & no problem.
09-17-2008, 02:16 PM
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these coolant tubes are used to heat up the carbs, not really from icing up, but they are soo large, and the amount of air that flows through them,that when it is cold, it helps the bike run better.
09-17-2008, 02:17 PM
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Cool air is more dense, more air in the same space. More air, and more fuel, means more hp. If you live in a warm area, or seldom ride in cool weather, there is little danger of carb icing. Manufacturers have to make sure their product will work for all users, in all climates, so compromises are sometimes made that may not be the most ideal for you.
On my old muslce car ('71 Buick GS), the intake manifold is heated by exhaust gases. There is a passageway in the heads that allows some of the exhaust to flow from one side of the intake to the other. Why? To prevent carb icing. Guess what? I don't drive this car too much in the winter anymore, so I've plugged these passages. Haven't had any carb icing issues.
I don't see any issue with removing/rerouting the 'heating' lines on our carbs.
On my old muslce car ('71 Buick GS), the intake manifold is heated by exhaust gases. There is a passageway in the heads that allows some of the exhaust to flow from one side of the intake to the other. Why? To prevent carb icing. Guess what? I don't drive this car too much in the winter anymore, so I've plugged these passages. Haven't had any carb icing issues.
I don't see any issue with removing/rerouting the 'heating' lines on our carbs.
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