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            OEM Bash 'plate' 
            
             I popped in to my friendly mechanic today, just for a chat, first time since buying my Tenere. They suggested drilling a lot of small [e.g. 5mm] holes in the plastic bash 'plate' to help with engine cooling.
             Ever heard that this is necessary / good idea?? Thanks Jon 
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             Load of cobblers - don't do it as the plastic bash plate is pretty good! 
            
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            Thanks! 
            
             Seemed weird to me too! 
            
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             WTF and er do you er trust this er mechanic???? And is your engine overheating??? I always thought that heat rose kind of upwards???? Does yours fall???? Are you in Aussie???? Hehehehehe. 
            
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             (Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km. Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted. Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres. SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips.... | 
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