I removed my inner cowling a couple of weeks ago. At first, I tried cutting slots in it to try to cool things down a bit. After not seeing much results from that, I removed the cowling altogether like so many others have done. That did seem to make a bit of a difference.
My question is, I seem to notice that the radiator fan is running more regularly since removing the cowling (it could be my imagination), regardless of the ambient temperature and especially in city driving. My temp gage shows 3 bars at all times after the engine is warmed up. My coolant reserve tank is at the correct level.
I am getting ready to ride to Canada and am considering re-installing the inner cowling for the trip thinking that having removed it might be compromising the volume of air getting to the radiator and making the bike run a little hotter. What are your thoughts?
Brad
My question is, I seem to notice that the radiator fan is running more regularly since removing the cowling (it could be my imagination), regardless of the ambient temperature and especially in city driving. My temp gage shows 3 bars at all times after the engine is warmed up. My coolant reserve tank is at the correct level.
I am getting ready to ride to Canada and am considering re-installing the inner cowling for the trip thinking that having removed it might be compromising the volume of air getting to the radiator and making the bike run a little hotter. What are your thoughts?
Brad