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Your temps are significantly higher than what mine were on a recent ride. I was pulling a loaded Aluma MCT with ambient temps in the mid 80's. My max temps running 75 mph on the freeway were 255 rear jug and 218 or so front. When I stopped for gas I killed it, left the fans running and quickly put the digital thermometer on them (within 20 seconds or so). Temps on the Georgia mountain roads were cooler. 234 max on the rear. I have free flow slip ons, k&n, XiED, and have lower wind deflectors. I took temps in the same location, just behind the plugs.
I did find that if I turned the fans off as soon as I stopped the temps rose quickly. So I got to where I left the fans on when I stopped for gas.
It's just me, but I always turn my fans off when getting gas. I'm scared that if some got spilled, the fans could blow it right onto the hot engine. :xszpv:
I did find that if I turned the fans off as soon as I stopped the temps rose quickly. So I got to where I left the fans on when I stopped for gas. With the fans on and motor off, the temps decreased rather quickly. I also found that the location of the laser dot made a bit of difference. I tried to stay about 1 to 2 inches back from the plug.
Interesting how the MM cooled better at speed. Probably because of the higher rpm which more strongly forced air through the cooling fins at speed, less succeptable to riding air. And the CM did better in stop and go, probably because bigger fans and no riding air to disturb the air flow direction.
Nice work and appreciate you sharing results.
Kevin,
Excellent test report and on that note I ordered the Might-Mite Love Jugs from Randy today.
For me It was a hard decision for best mounting hardware, Vibration-Master or Frame Mounting kit. But after a lengthy conversation with Randy I decided on the Frame mount.
Thanks so much for helping me make my decision and your recommendation to Randy, you both have been very helpful.
DJ
Ok while at Ohio Bike week a buddy and me got a deal on love jugs since we each had them installed,he got the smaller set on his 09 and i had the cool masters installed on my 17.Now maybe I was under the wrong impression but I thought with the installation of the cool masters that would help keep the EIMTS from coming on so much.Well coming home today it was 78 degrees and after a blast of about 10 miles down I70 at 70 mph I pulled off the exit and pulled up to the light within 20 seconds the EIMTS kicked in,is this normal or am I expecting to much.
They stay on whenever the the bike is in the on position if plugged into the accessory outlet under the seat. They also have a manual on-off switch on the fans to turn them off any time you want.
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