Track Bike cooling
04-26-2009, 08:46 AM
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Track Bike cooling
My SH is a track bike and will never see the street again. I want to remove the left radiator and just run the right with the fan. I would probably put a switch on the fan for waiting on pit lane. Any thoughts.......
04-26-2009, 09:08 AM
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if track days are the sole use for the bike, ditch the fan, it will help improve airflow through the right rad, and hence improve the cooling. You may also want to look at the possibility of putting on a larger oil cooler to help further.
04-26-2009, 04:52 PM
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Yeah, mine always runs hotter on the track. Heat robs power. Are you trying to save weight or something? Another oil cooler would be nice. I agree with removing the fan too to improve airflow, but watch that guage, especially if you are running straight water.
04-26-2009, 05:02 PM
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I don't even get that hot. Even around Mid-Ohio in August! In fact, my bike runs at the first line just like it does on the street - no different. When you come off the track if you sit on hot pit lane with it running too long the fan will come on, but that's no big deal. While I'm moving everything is a-ok.
04-28-2009, 10:04 AM
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04-28-2009, 10:07 AM
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That doesn't sound right. At any moving speed your fans should not be running. My bike doesn't change at all, even at 100 degree temps. It sounds like your thermostat isn't working right.
04-28-2009, 01:33 PM
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I ran my hawk on the street for 3 years befor track duty only and I dont ever remember the fan comming on. I remember testing it several times just to make sure it worked. BTW bigger oil cooler shoud be here by fri
04-29-2009, 01:18 PM
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Suggestions on testing the problem and a solution? Still a novice in the tech department. How hard of a swap would that be?
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