Adding lowers to SG. How does it affect engine temp?
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Adding lowers to SG. How does it affect engine temp?
I've been thinking of adding Vented Lowers to my 2010 SG. If I do this, what effect will this have on engine operating temperature? I'm sure the airflow will be a little different, so it might effect engine temp. Just wondering what your experiences have been
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fairing lowers will lower oil temp measured at the pan about 25ş with ambient temps at 105ş. ( no oil cooler on the bike)
I've written a couple of times on the testing I did
mike
I've written a couple of times on the testing I did
mike
Yep the lowers actually help cool the motor as it channels more air into and across the motor. The potential downside is there maybe more warm/hot air being felt by the rider. This is great during the cold weather but can be nuisance during the hot summer
I have never thought to pit my heat gun to the test on that. However as far as add'n lowers. I did. I love them. I will never take them off,or have another SG with out them. I must say if if u leave out on a cool am with them closed and come warm up u forget to at least crack'm open 1/2 way ur feet will be sweat'n in ur boots. I run mine closed if its under 60 degrees. Soon as it hits mid 60s + u better start open'n them.
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I feel a lot more heat on my legs compaired to not having lowers on. This is my first season having them and I had to check all my fluid levels thinking something was wrong. Removed the lowers and the issue was solved. I still leave them on most of the time to help with buffering and a little more storage.
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The heat issue in the summer is what concerns me, but for long trips I like the idea of less wind buffeting. With the quick detach ow easy are they to take off and reinstall?
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Huh. I have the soft lowers and is says in the instructions to remove them if the temp is >70F. (by memory.) the lowers must direct air and cool motor.
I didn't consider them with the 120r and potential heat issues.
Good to know.
(and another part to lust after... Crap)
Harry
I didn't consider them with the 120r and potential heat issues.
Good to know.
(and another part to lust after... Crap)
Harry