Would you remove the thermostat on a race / track bike?
Have done this on my classic mini but had to fit a sleeve where the thermostat was to reduce flow.
Thermostat
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lee.pb
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Thermostat
Hi, again
Would you remove the thermostat on a race / track bike?
Have done this on my classic mini but had to fit a sleeve where the thermostat was to reduce flow.
Would you remove the thermostat on a race / track bike?
Have done this on my classic mini but had to fit a sleeve where the thermostat was to reduce flow.
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Cammo
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Re: Thermostat
I removed it on my race bike, takes a bit longer to warm up but the theory is there's less restriction for recirculating water.
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lee.pb
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Re: Thermostat
Out it comes thenCammo wrote:I removed it on my race bike, takes a bit longer to warm up but the theory is there's less restriction for recirculating water.
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lee.pb
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Re: Thermostat
Think I've found the route cause of rce bike over heating, someone has cut into the water pump hose and T'ed off to the oil cooler but fitted a zip tie after the T to restrict the flow and force water through the cooler.
Why don't some people just do it right the first time and drill and tap the water pump housing, I wouldnt mind but they have done it right with drain bolt.
Why don't some people just do it right the first time and drill and tap the water pump housing, I wouldnt mind but they have done it right with drain bolt.