Kp-Mini Self-Destruction [Build]

deadwood83 · 11-19-2020, 10:23 PM

KLR rad is a no-go. I had my brother measure his bike before I ordered it. I am beginning to seriously doubt his measuring skills.

Exploring other possible options for a rear fit. The pusher fan (SPAL) is the perfect size but that KLR boi is too thicc (width).
Can see it is about 1/2 inch too wide (after adjusting for my lousy positioning for the photo)
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In all likelihood, I will move the horn and put some other rad up front like so:
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I will not be able to use my fancy pusher fan, and will have to locate a fancy puller fan. The head also needs porting. There's something to be said for velocity vs area, but this is pushing the smaller ports argument too far.
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I was going to have the frame totally stripped today and the new (rear) suspension installed but no. WHoever at Lifan had the 15mm ugga-dugga decided they were in a bad mood. I can literally lift the bike with the socket and not have the nuts break loose. My brother has a battery powered milwaukee that I will be borrowing. Throw in a little bit of my own Knipex and it's a party. We'll see how my cat continues to react to foul language.

11-19-2020, 10:23 PM	#11
deadwood83 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 83	KLR rad is a no-go. I had my brother measure his bike before I ordered it. I am beginning to seriously doubt his measuring skills. Exploring other possible options for a rear fit. The pusher fan (SPAL) is the perfect size but that KLR boi is too thicc (width). Can see it is about 1/2 inch too wide (after adjusting for my lousy positioning for the photo) In all likelihood, I will move the horn and put some other rad up front like so: I will not be able to use my fancy pusher fan, and will have to locate a fancy puller fan. The head also needs porting. There's something to be said for velocity vs area, but this is pushing the smaller ports argument too far. I was going to have the frame totally stripped today and the new (rear) suspension installed but no. WHoever at Lifan had the 15mm ugga-dugga decided they were in a bad mood. I can literally lift the bike with the socket and not have the nuts break loose. My brother has a battery powered milwaukee that I will be borrowing. Throw in a little bit of my own Knipex and it's a party. We'll see how my cat continues to react to foul language.
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