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Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:05 pm
by scubadog
It sure is. And I didn't even mention the lack of space BEHIND the rad - a hot cylinder head and no room for proper airflow. That's why the side mount rad was the only option for me.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:13 pm
by bigtwinthing
get a rad and fan set in the passenger seat bit Duffers. It will fit.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:59 pm
by tony.mon
How about two vertical rads in front like the SP?
You get front wheel and mudguard clearance that way.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:03 am
by VTRDark
Wow thread revival. That's coming along nicely duffers. It will be good to see it completed.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:56 pm
by scubadog
bigtwinthing wrote:get a rad and fan set in the passenger seat bit Duffers. It will fit.
Yep, I agree you'll get a rad to fit under the seat no problem, but you'll compromise airflow. To work efficiently the rad needs air directed THROUGH it, not over it. Two issues with under-seat:
Firstly, the under-seat rad will inevitably face away from the natural airflow. The only solution here is to fit air ducts to route air up and through the rad core, and that'll almost certainly look fugly.
Secondly, you won't be able to efficiently flow the cooling air away once it's passed through the rad. It'll end up under the seat itself (handy for butt-warming in cold weather though).
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:56 pm
by bigtwinthing
scubadog wrote:bigtwinthing wrote:get a rad and fan set in the passenger seat bit Duffers. It will fit.
Yep, I agree you'll get a rad to fit under the seat no problem, but you'll compromise airflow. To work efficiently the rad needs air directed THROUGH it, not over it. Two issues with under-seat:
Firstly, the under-seat rad will inevitably face away from the natural airflow. The only solution here is to fit air ducts to route air up and through the rad core, and that'll almost certainly look fugly.
Secondly, you won't be able to efficiently flow the cooling air away once it's passed through the rad. It'll end up under the seat itself (handy for butt-warming in cold weather though).
I saw one fitted to a bike in Poole 1 night, he had the Ducati 916 init, but the rad was in there, the vents had pipes attached to the top of the rad and a large fan below it, then all covered by mesh, he wasn't about to ask if they had cooling issues though, How about the huge rad fans on the MV Agusta thingy.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 7:25 pm
by bigtwinthing
bigtwinthing wrote:scubadog wrote:bigtwinthing wrote:get a rad and fan set in the passenger seat bit Duffers. It will fit.
Yep, I agree you'll get a rad to fit under the seat no problem, but you'll compromise airflow. To work efficiently the rad needs air directed THROUGH it, not over it. Two issues with under-seat:
Firstly, the under-seat rad will inevitably face away from the natural airflow. The only solution here is to fit air ducts to route air up and through the rad core, and that'll almost certainly look fugly.
Secondly, you won't be able to efficiently flow the cooling air away once it's passed through the rad. It'll end up under the seat itself (handy for butt-warming in cold weather though).
I saw one fitted to a bike in Poole 1 night, he had the Ducati 916 init, but the rad was in there, the vents had pipes attached to the top of the rad and a large fan below it, then all covered by mesh, he wasn't about to ask if they had cooling issues though, How about the huge rad fans on the Benelli thingy.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 5:27 pm
by Duffy1964
Hi all I know it’s been a while but life has got in the way a fair bit lately but won’t bore you with all that.
I have made a bit of a start on the neglected fighter project fitting a lightened flywheel and Powdercoaters satin black engine and rocker covers,rear footrest hangers,also sprayed oil cooler with Eastwood’s satin black and left hand radiator.
Still loads to do as I need new clutch and front brake lines made due to raised bars, new digital speedo as standard one doesn’t look that nice unfaired and need to sort out some more wiring.
Fitted a new battery and it turns over but not started yet as I need a right hand radiator as mine has cracked brackets.
I have the tank front Mudguard and belly pan painted and stored ready for final fit.
Got fed up wit not using it so going to use standard rads for now but I don’t like the look of them, so will sort that at a later date.
So here are a few photos of how it looks now.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 5:31 pm
by fabiostar
ooh thats purdy.. the rads being black kinda hide the fact they are side mounted
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 5:42 pm
by Duffy1964
Thanks fella that was the best compromise for the time being as I want to ride the bloody thing.
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Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:34 pm
by tony.mon
That's a nice variation on a theme.
It's good to see a bit of care being taken for a change, and some thought going into the appearance of the bike in the photos.
It's not everyone that would have taken the time or had the idea of using a compost bin in the background.
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:58 pm
by Duffy1964
Well I couldn’t beat Mac’s multiple bin shot so thought a change of tactics was in order
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Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:18 pm
by lloydie
Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:22 pm
by Duffy1964
Yeah and they were on my fazer thou before that
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Re: Duffy's Streetfighter Project
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 12:38 pm
by sirch345
It's been a long wait Duffy
but I have to say the quality of the work looks like it's been well worth it
Chris.
