Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle - A Problem?
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Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle - A Problem?
Question about the air baffle that used to come stock on baggers a few years back.... I was interested in adding one to my RKC to reduce buffetting. I've heard two different stories about these:
1). In addition to reducing buffetting, they also redirect (thus increasing) airflow to the engine and aid somewhat in cooling.
2). They used to be stock on the touring bikes, but were found to actually impeed cooling so the MOCO no longer puts them on from the factory for this reason.
So which is it? A good thing for the motor - or not? I'd like to add one unless it is going to negatively effect my cooling... does anyone actually know for sure?
1). In addition to reducing buffetting, they also redirect (thus increasing) airflow to the engine and aid somewhat in cooling.
2). They used to be stock on the touring bikes, but were found to actually impeed cooling so the MOCO no longer puts them on from the factory for this reason.
So which is it? A good thing for the motor - or not? I'd like to add one unless it is going to negatively effect my cooling... does anyone actually know for sure?
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RE: Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle - A Problem?
I had a chrome one for my '05 EG Classic, but was told by the dealer wrench that on the twin cams it actually causes heat issues, so I took mine off.
Only way I know of to get a correct answer would be to install an oil temp gauge and try it both ways.
Regards,
Bill
Only way I know of to get a correct answer would be to install an oil temp gauge and try it both ways.
Regards,
Bill
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