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Originally Posted by phil ten (Post 182819)

Good reply. thanks

this doesnt apply to people who live in the UK...as a heat wave for us 20 degrees!!!! :) :)

On a normal East Coast Australian summer ride, temperatures can range from mid 20's to high 30's. Any higher and it is too uncomfortable for riding unless the trails are open and fast. The radiator cooling fan is usually running more than it is stopped. If the trail becomes tight and technical, the fan runs constantly and my left leg bears the brunt of the hot airflow.

I only use high quality oil (Belray "Thumper") and change it every 5000 k"s..(less if the going is really tough).

I currently use an aluminium B&B Bashplate. My intention being to add cooling holes to it, the next time it is off for servicing as well as tacking on an additional guard to protect the water pump. I will post up some pics of the final result.

BTW, I have been to the UK several times, and know from personal experience it can certainly get above 20C .....!!!

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Originally Posted by phil ten (Post 182819)

Good reply. thanks

this doesnt apply to people who live in the UK...as a heat wave for us 20 degrees!!!! :) :)

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Originally Posted by Seahorse (Post 182821)

I finished mowing the lawn this afternoon at 18:20 and it was still 38.2 degrees C. I went on a ride a couple of months ago and the max temperature for that day was a bit over 40 and I hardly heard the fan running, I also drank about six litres off water. Max temperature for today was 41 and yesterday was 42.9. I run a Guard it Tech sump gaurd with crash bars and it has holes in it on the sides. Gaurd It Tech sump gaurd link
Weather zone mount Isa link

And very true, it also depends how you intend to use the bike, but Sahara riding with a plastic bash plate with or without holes is not really a good idea......and ps we VERY rarely get more than 20 or maybe even 25 degrees in the UK mate.....

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Originally Posted by Seahorse (Post 182807)

If you take a look at some of the bashplates available for adventure and enduro bike you will find that manufacturers that have access to laser cutting facilities tend to provide holes and slots to promote airflow

The object of the exercise is to enhance airflow yet still maximise protection....

I pretty sure the main reason that manufacturers cut slots and holes in their bash plates is more to keep the weight down, rather than for air-flow.

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Originally Posted by Pleiades (Post 182828)

I pretty sure the main reason that manufacturers cut slots and holes in their bash plates is more to keep the weight down, rather than for air-flow.

and maybe to let any trapped water flow back out?? :)

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Originally Posted by phil ten (Post 182836)

and maybe to let any trapped water flow back out?? :)

My crank cases are almost water cooled...With the number of river crossing we do on some rides... plus theres the foam between the crank cases & plate to stop it vibrateing.. soaks up water real well...