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R1 rad plumbing
welderman - 23/10/05 at 09:01 PM

Has anone got some form of picture or drawing guide to where all the hoses go.
Thanks


ChrisGamlin - 23/10/05 at 09:03 PM

There's some in my photo archive for plumbing to a golf / polo rad.

Chris


welderman - 23/10/05 at 09:05 PM

Thanks Chris, you dont know if its a similar hose set up as a MK bec rad do you. (come on snoopy give us a hand)


ChrisGamlin - 24/10/05 at 11:48 AM

Dont know Im afraid, but they probably either use a Golf/Polo rad, or a Micra rad and as far as I know the Micra rad has two main ports like the Golf, so it would likley be very similar.
It will be very different if you are using the actual bike radiator though, as that has about 5 ports!

Chris


welderman - 24/10/05 at 12:19 PM

I have the R1 original rad thats why im a little bothered, tooooo many in/outlets.


ChrisGamlin - 24/10/05 at 12:23 PM

It should be easy then, just get hold of the workshop manual or a Haynes and have a look at the original plumbing diagram


Ferrino - 24/10/05 at 01:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by welderman
I have the R1 original rad thats why im a little bothered, tooooo many in/outlets.

Hi - I'm using the original R1 rad too - take a look at Rich Miles' website HERE for a description and photos of his cooling system.


welderman - 24/10/05 at 03:25 PM

Text Sorry lads i want to use the MK rad, think it will keep the engine a bit cooler< because the engine sits right behind the seats


ChrisGamlin - 24/10/05 at 07:45 PM

If the rad you're using has two main hose connection, you can copy my plumbing diagram, but if its got more then Im not sure.

Chris

[Edited on 24/10/05 by ChrisGamlin]


welderman - 24/10/05 at 08:07 PM

Did a search found a MASSIVE page, you might remember it, think it will help.
Thanks


welderman - 24/10/05 at 10:09 PM

Nice one Charlie, how about a run up to our workshop and show us how it's done, will pay for your dinner and all the tea/coffee you can drink...
Take care.

Joe


welderman - 25/10/05 at 06:57 AM

Snoopy, you will go blind.
Also im first in the queue.