They Dont call it "Sparks and Magic" for Nuttn

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I know some think it isn't worth it, but this seems to be another good reason for putting an oil cooler on the bike. I know my 79 runs quite a bit cooler; when I stop I can feel the heat pouring off of my cooler .

Rick

actually spraying the stator will likely reduce the heat more than the cooler and substantially improve the longevity of it as well.

 

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I pulled my pluggs and they looked pretty rich. Turns out mine were 145 Mikuni and not 147.5 like I thought. Also the DJ needles were already at 3 1/2 from the bottom. Bill an I moved them all to 4 1/2 from the bottom and the things still runs well. Will probably pick up some 142.5's and try and drop down on the outers depending on how it looks.

Seems I have richened up since my temperature has dropped so much from the sprayer and serier R/R. Temp gauge never gets over 210 degF and around here it is usually closer to 180-190 degF MAX.

Also I did not completely drain the oil but still had a 1/2-3/4 quart in when I pulled the stator. I topped it back off and we did about a 20 mile quick ride. OIL STILL LOOKS LIKE HONEY.

All of the left side oil leaks are fixed.

 

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Does the 1166 really run that much hotter than stock? I don't think I have ever seen my GS run over 210 while moving, even at highway speeds in the dead of a SC summer (READ: 100*, 100% humidity)

 

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Does the 1166 really run that much hotter than stock? I don't think I have ever seen my GS run over 210 while moving, even at highway speeds in the dead of a SC summer (READ: 100*, 100% humidity)

Seem in CA the EZ/ED 1100 temp gauges usually run level (9 Oclock) or higher. 210 is at the 8 O clock. Regardless, Mine dropped about 50 degrees according to the gauge.