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Originally Posted by The Atomic Ass
Distance is approximately 3 miles one way, (and, based on the math, I should be able to make this tank in the Ninja now, last until after new years  ), and speed is 25mph the whole way, although it is dark both ways, and the coldest part of the night on the return leg.
The Burgman does so well heating up, because I am under the impression it's tuned lean at 3K RPM. Doesn't seem to help the FE much though, which is surprising. I doubt I'll be getting another tank out of it to find out though.
The Ninja already has a full radiator block, it's not heating fully even with that in place. The blanket idea would be in addition to the full radiator block. I'm getting actual condensation on the colder days, my oil sight glass is clouding up and won't clear unless I do a longer ride, which I typically only do on Sundays. |
AA,
With that short 3 mile commute producing condensation, what about setting up a small block heater? I know that probably most of the ones you can buy are probably too big but perhaps you could fabricate something using a cup heater or maybe a soldiering iron or other low-wattage source. It might be that just using one of those external magnet-type heaters could work underneath. This application could accomplish two things, cut down on condensation and get better mileage due to starting out with a warm engine.
tinkerbill