Cleaning up the beltside of the motor

Mr Gazza · 25-08-2015, 08:56 PM

Some before and after pics....

As you see Jeff, not much change to the nearside...I still need to work on the clipping here as the two pipes do not go through the original guide. So it is removed for now...All seems okay though.

Very pleased with the clean look of the timing side. I will have a look at the clipping and guides when the new long starter cable arrives.....Will update when that happens.

All in all a very quick and easy job...Worst part is working on the side stand as it tips the oil away from the nipples, so you only lose the oil that's in the lines....Don't forget to top up after..

Thanks for all the info guys..

26-08-2015, 05:51 PM

Very neat, how about fitting a thermostat. An article written by David Vizard ( engine tuneing Guru of the Seventies )remarked that oil coolers without thermostic control did more harm than good . I believe he meant that the oil mostly didn't get up to temperature to drive out condensation .
It's certainly been the case here in the north.

Mr Gazza · 26-08-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumnagorrach

Very neat, how about fitting a thermostat. An article written by David Vizard ( engine tuneing Guru of the Seventies )remarked that oil coolers without thermostic control did more harm than good . I believe he meant that the oil mostly didn't get up to temperature to drive out condensation .
It's certainly been the case here in the north.

I agree, but I have no idea if it can be done.

The idea is worthy of a whole new thread.

25-08-2015, 08:56 PM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	Some before and after pics.... As you see Jeff, not much change to the nearside...I still need to work on the clipping here as the two pipes do not go through the original guide. So it is removed for now...All seems okay though. Very pleased with the clean look of the timing side. I will have a look at the clipping and guides when the new long starter cable arrives.....Will update when that happens. All in all a very quick and easy job...Worst part is working on the side stand as it tips the oil away from the nipples, so you only lose the oil that's in the lines....Don't forget to top up after.. Thanks for all the info guys.. __________________

26-08-2015, 05:51 PM	#2
Drumnagorrach Guest Posts: n/a	Very neat, how about fitting a thermostat. An article written by David Vizard ( engine tuneing Guru of the Seventies )remarked that oil coolers without thermostic control did more harm than good . I believe he meant that the oil mostly didn't get up to temperature to drive out condensation . It's certainly been the case here in the north.