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Old 12-01-2009, 08:20 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Swiftbow View Post
Blocking the radiator will help but it won't be as effective as a warmer stat. When riding the bike in cold temps, does the temp needle ever get to the ~half-way pt? If not, it is likely a 160F stat.

I'll also be surprised if one of the smaller oil pan heaters wouldn't fit on the the base of the engine.

Doug
Without the radiator fully blocked, the needle never rises above the first notch above cold.
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