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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 11, 2012 20:47:15 GMT -6
New information... Looks like bigger hoses. They even removed the overflow that was next to the gas tank to run the new hoses. Running beautifully. 0 to 65 smoothly. No hesitation. Temperature under half the whole way.
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 21:56:40 GMT -6
I hope so. I hope my $350 investment can become other people's fix for under $100. I got my bike with no miles for 1200. Just returning the savings.
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 21:35:03 GMT -6
This is just an untried theory, but, I would try this...
1) temp mount the new radiator and hoses to the right height and lengths.
2) Strap hose ends to radiator and rest of system.
3) unmount radiator and bring it down level to hoses.
4) fill and burp system. Put cap on.
5) rehang radiator after system is burped.
Correct me if this wouldn't work.
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 21:28:15 GMT -6
It is. Idk. They did all of that. But, I would think it would be tricky.
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 21:12:12 GMT -6
I would think any sealed radiator that fits should do the job.
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 21:11:04 GMT -6
No radiator cap. Just the original under the seat. There is about 1/4 to 1/2" clearance between the radiator and the gas tank. Enough to vent well. Did 65 home (15 miles hwy) and never cracked half way. this summer, we were above 110 and I was on the rural streets only.
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 20:36:27 GMT -6
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 20:35:35 GMT -6
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 20:18:43 GMT -6
Thanks jr. Since I bought this scooter, this forum has been of great help. I also successfully upgraded to dual hid lamps. But, I will do another thread later for that. I just want to be helpful as this forum has been for me.
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 20:15:44 GMT -6
The flow goes into this radiator first and the original second. Upon accelerating, the guage actually drops.  I have to pick up the modified beauty plate on my next day off. But this is good for you to see. Attachments:
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Post by rockrider72 on Oct 9, 2012 19:38:47 GMT -6
After months of searching for a real solution to this problem and not being 100% confident with anything on the net, i found a local (ft worth, tx) shop that has this down to a science. It cost me $350,but that is well worth it. I don't watch that guage anymore, except in amazement. The shop is g force cycles.
They kept the original radiator and fan behind the gas tank and installed a second, but smaller, one in front. They cut an opening in the plastic behind the front wheel to accommodate for it. My bike would run hot, above 3/4, going over 55. Now, it doesn't crack half way. I am very pleased.
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