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Hi all, I just had the radiator out to put a temp sensor in the top hose. After I put it all back together,I was checking the w/shop manual & noticed that there is a rubber flap that goes on the bottom of the radiator that mine doesn't have. Just wondering what it does...any thoughts? cheers... Brian  |
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Bone
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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2014, 02:37:04 PM » |
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Guess #1- Stops front wheel spray from splattering the front of the engine area.
Guess #2- Directs air under the bike instead of pushing the hot air of the engine up toward the rider.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2014, 07:22:31 PM » |
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I have never seen a Valkyrie with that rubber flap
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2014, 07:33:47 PM » |
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 #7? It's called a heat guard rubber. What it's guarding from heat, I couldn't tell you. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2014, 07:57:11 PM » |
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my '98 has the flap.
something like that would be designed and installed to increase airflow thru the radiator.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2014, 09:40:12 PM » |
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I've seen it on every Valk I've worked on. Guess it's for redirecting heat in some manner. The plastic shield behind the fan(#5) would be more effective in heat distribution from the radiator and fan when running.
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2015, 06:40:46 AM » |
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It is to force the air flow to the radiator instead of giving air an easier way to move. A lot of radiators use re-dirrection as opposed to size for cooling.
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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2015, 12:12:59 PM » |
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It is to force the air flow to the radiator instead of giving air an easier way to move. A lot of radiators use re-dirrection as opposed to size for cooling.
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Also on mine, I/S & Std, that rubber is rolled into a tube and wires pass through it. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2015, 01:00:58 PM » |
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Just looked closer, That bugger is there! Its just laying flat on top of the inside edge of the timing belts cover, even with the bottom of the radiator so Its easy to miss
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brian1726
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2015, 04:09:50 PM » |
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At first i thought the flap kept the dirt & crap from going behind the radiator but I think it has something to do with the air direction. Doesn't seem to effect the running temp which is around 80c. cheers... Brian. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2015, 01:37:26 PM » |
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I know this is an older thread but I just noticed my rubber flap is laying out on the timing cover and I am not sure if that is where it is supposed to be as it has some cut outs in it that makes me think it goes under the rad and lays on the motor???
Anyway the photo up above is missing and Id like to know where it goes or is it ok to just remove it?
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2015, 06:13:27 PM » |
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I know this is an older thread but I just noticed my rubber flap is laying out on the timing cover and I am not sure if that is where it is supposed to be as it has some cut outs in it that makes me think it goes under the rad and lays on the motor???
Anyway the photo up above is missing and Id like to know where it goes or is it ok to just remove it?
Mine touches the timing cover. I think it's normal. I wouldn't remove it. If yours is laying out over the timing cover I would tuck it under itself. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2015, 10:01:37 AM » |
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Look at this. It's # 4 http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/2000/GL1500CF+AC/RADIATOR/parts.htmlIt is a rubber sheet attached to the bottom of the Air Guide. The frame passes through it on each side. The end of the rubber is rolled up and the wires that pass from one side of the front of the engine to the other runs through it. I encountered this when I put I/S Pods on my Std. and changed out the Air Guide for one for an I/S. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2015, 10:05:19 AM » |
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I know this is an older thread but I just noticed my rubber flap is laying out on the timing cover and I am not sure if that is where it is supposed to be as it has some cut outs in it that makes me think it goes under the rad and lays on the motor???
Anyway the photo up above is missing and Id like to know where it goes or is it ok to just remove it?
Mine touches the timing cover. I think it's normal. I wouldn't remove it. If yours is laying out over the timing cover I would tuck it under itself. Needs to be re-rolled around the wires that pass through it. Tabs need to be re-inserted in the slots. If there is a problem with that, torn off tabs, ripped slots.....super glue it back together. |
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