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Post by Tobyjugs on Jun 23, 2024 16:15:02 GMT 1
After putting this bike on the dyno to check my jetting it became very obvious that the old radiator i used was not really up to the job. Not wanting to buy anything new I decided to copy the idea I used to help the GMX radiator cool better. ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53810590659_5eaa2374de_c.jpg) I had some 2mm ally sheet so decided to use that. First I tried to visualise it. ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53793795022_6060c94079_c.jpg) After I visualised it, it was time to make a model. It was made with some extra stiffeners just to hold it in shape ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53795150420_c68371c7b8_c.jpg) This was then checked against the bike and adjusted where necessary. ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53793795547_2832957d63_c.jpg) Then the sheet metal version was made and fitted. ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53794926968_f0e553058e_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53794927433_825fe31e68_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53794738556_0743222796_c.jpg) ![](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53793795102_ef9087d712_c.jpg) The cowling brought the engine temperature roughly down 7 degrees. At 65 degrees it's still a bit too warm so I will be looking into fishing the radiator. I'm not sure if there are any chemicals out there for this work. I only know of radiator flush that you can buy at a auto factor's Any suggestions will be greatly recieved.
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Post by donkeychomp on Jun 23, 2024 21:40:32 GMT 1
Very inventive and trick looking too.
Alex
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jun 23, 2024 22:26:26 GMT 1
Very inventive and trick looking too. Alex Thanks Alex, I might even try to get a carbon fiber version made. That could be more dream than intention though.
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Post by 4l04ever on Jun 23, 2024 23:35:02 GMT 1
Look up using acetic acid to clean aluminium radiators.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jun 24, 2024 4:55:59 GMT 1
Look up using acetic acid to clean aluminium radiators. Thanks Rob I will take a look into it.
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Post by steeley on Jun 24, 2024 7:24:34 GMT 1
Hi , get yourself some citric acid crystals and mix with warm water . I have used it to de scale kettles , and have also used it to de rust fuel tank interiors motorcycles and cars .Also i noticed the fins are not in the best condition i am sure you can buy these to refurb the rad .
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jun 26, 2024 11:29:23 GMT 1
Yeah the fins will get a good look at as well.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 26, 2024 12:41:53 GMT 1
Be careful with acetic acid, if you think vinegar smells like vinegar...
The burn soon clears out your nostrils 😆
Steve
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