Looks great Adam! I had my Erica’s under the crash bar on the 1200 and I found the bike was running hotter. My theory was the light was causing a pressure zone and pushing air around the radiator. Wonder if you saw the same thing? I also swear the Altrider radiator guards like yours would also have the same effect on warmer days. Those were redesigned later for the 1250 to allow more airflow. The Akrapovic can sounds great.
I do know 1200s + AltRider Radiator guards was a common complaint with anecdotal evidence (forums) that the fan came on much more after installing the AltRider guards. But you could be on to something on light-placement as well. I only have 1500 miles on this bike so I'll see how it fares this summer when I'm riding the desserts of New Mexico!
Looks great Adam! I had my Erica’s under the crash bar on the 1200 and I found the bike was running hotter. My theory was the light was causing a pressure zone and pushing air around the radiator. Wonder if you saw the same thing? I also swear the Altrider radiator guards like yours would also have the same effect on warmer days. Those were redesigned later for the 1250 to allow more airflow. The Akrapovic can sounds great.
I do know 1200s + AltRider Radiator guards was a common complaint with anecdotal evidence (forums) that the fan came on much more after installing the AltRider guards. But you could be on to something on light-placement as well. I only have 1500 miles on this bike so I'll see how it fares this summer when I'm riding the desserts of New Mexico!
Heat resistant sleeve on the wire?
Great point. I think I’m going to do that proactively.