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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tanktoptony
If they cool the engine, why don't cop bikes have them?
because they cost money
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tanktoptony
If they cool the engine, why don't cop bikes have them?
The crash bar is generally where the siren is mounted along with aux lights or a bag, depending on the department.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Poll choices don't make sense.
Anyways the engine will run cooler with lowers.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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I doubt the engine runs cooler with lowers. This has been discussed here ad nauseum with people claiming to have measured temps and proven it out both ways....even hd techs offer mixed messages on this topic.

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