Relocating R/R under seat?

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  • chris032188
    • Mar 2026
    #1

    Relocating R/R under seat?

    I am wondering if anyone has done this (if they don't run side covers or air box)? Is there enough airflow under there to keep it cool?
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    • Missile99
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      Past Site Supporter
      • Jul 2011
      • 317
      • Cape Coral, FL
      #2
      Give it a shot. It should be okay. Check it after a ride and see how hot it is. Is it a stock small R/R or a larger upgrade? The heat sink on a larger one should be enough. If not, install a tiny 12v switched fan.
      Erik

      1982 GS550M

      Dyna S, Dyna greens, coil relay mod w/LED, Sonic Springs (.90)

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        • tom203
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          • Aug 2010
          • 8925
          • Norway,Maine
          #3
          No problem-your legs create plenty of turbulence to keep air moving. Here's my SH-775 upside down under rear tank mount.

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          Last edited by tom203; 09-28-2014, 05:24 AM.
          1981 gs650L

          "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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            • Grimly
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              • Sep 2012
              • 5802
              • Ireland
              #4
              I had Honda reg-recs under the seats for years - they never got more than slightly warm. The Shindengen would be under the seat too, but it's just a touch larger than the others.
              Dave
              '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
              Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  Blatant copy of Tom203's idea for under the tank for my 82 1100EZ. I am running pods, so no airbox. This mount needs some rubber bushings of some sort for vibration damping.
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                  Last edited by Guest; 10-01-2014, 08:57 AM.

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      Here is the solution I will probably end up using: I just flipped the R/R upside down and mounted it on the back side of the electrics mounting plate using the factory R/R mounting holes. Hopefully, some time in the next couple weeks as the temps finally start dropping here & the rain subsides, I'll get back into the garage and get the wiring harness installed and get some better photos....




                      Hope these are helpful!

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