Upgraded cooling

[Luc R]

Other than the right side scoop, is there any aftermarket part or upgraded fans that I can get?for my 09 xb12

 

[uly luigi]

The "Rider Comfort Kit" comes with a heat shield for the rear exhaust header that I heard helps a lot, and header wrap does a good job too

 

[wolfo68]

yes, a larger oil cooler perhaps?

there are always things you can do, it's just about how you want to accomplish it.

 

[Ahsingh]

Uly Luigi, any idea if the heat shield is a direct bolt-on for an S? Is there another bracket piece that you need to buy (kinda like the factory RSS)? Sorry to hijack...I've just been thinking about doing this for a while.

 

[TreyE]

how many rows are our stock oil coolers?

(I have 07 xb12r)

 

[uly luigi]

yep, should bolt right up, haven't seen one in person, so don't know how it is attached, I think American Sport Bike has them tho

 

[Luc R]

I like those oil coolers., like trey said how many rows does our stock cooler have

 

[TreyE]

8 rows is what im seeing online

I wonder how much of a cooling difference/if it would be worth getting one that has more rows. Gotta be some specs somewhere someone did a test....?

 

[Luc R]

Idk if those would look awkward or more. There clearly bigger than stock. Might stick out to far

 

[snrusnak]

I think 08(or somewhere around there) have 8 row, and pre 08 is 6 row.

 

[wolfo68]

Older than 08 should be the 6 row 08+ 8 row
I'd use a different mounting position for them if you went that route. Xopti is mounting his where the regulator is and moving the regulator.

 

[allday9696]

the heat shield just clamps on to the header with 2 clamps. i just put one on. see pic below.

 

[jimijeans]

The Ulysses Comfort kit in my opinion by far is the best and Easiest to bolt right on. The rear Header Heat Shield is a godsend in traffic.
If you purchase the Whole Kit just don't install the rear fan cowl. The Right side scoop and Header Shield bolt on in just 20/minutes or so. leave just a small amount of space on the Header Shield so it does not touch the frame of the bike. Have fun with that and ride safe.*Jimi

 

[Luc R]

I ended up ordering just the header heat shield and heat barrier tape from american sportbike

 

[theMelvster6]

I wrapped my header, put on the heat shield, race fuel map (richer = cooler), and have a right side scoop coming. even without the scoop, the fan hardly comes on. And I live in 110-115 deg. weather. Makes a tremendous difference on engine running temp, fuel temp, and rider comfort.

 

[gobsoftorque89]

I just added the RSS a week ago. It's night and day difference. Before, after every single ride/shutdown the fan would come on full blast for a while. I got used to it. But I installed the RSS last week and the fan hasn't turned on at all! The temp's haven't been too high lately, but I can def. tell that it's a night and day difference. My leg doesn't get as hot either.

If your thinking about buying a RSS, do it! It's more than worth the cost.

 

[Ahsingh]

Does anyone have the part numbers for the header shield clamps?

 

[allday9696]

If you go to americansportbike, they have the clamps for the heat shield. Just look up Heat shield and additional equipment will come up with it.

 

[theMelvster6]

I wrapped my header, installed the RSS and heat shield, and flashed the race map. 110° Vegas...fan hardly ever comes on. I have to go a long ways before my fan kicks on, usually it only kicks on for the cool down when I shut my bike off. No more pinging on the 91 octane fuel either.

 

[theMelvster6]

I didn't even realize I already posted...[smirk]