Relocating Regulator

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  1. VTDave

    VTDave New Member

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    Hello,
    Thinking of relocating the regulator to clean up the front of the bike a bit. Is there any concern about blocking air to the oil cooler? Or anything else that might be an issue before I do this? 2009 T100. Thanks!
    Dave

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    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    Just remind the regulator needs to be vented, otherwise it may fail.
     
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    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    It’ll need to be in the airflow so you can’t really hide it away, if that was your intention.
     
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    That's why I asked about this. If it's mounted in the horn area, it will certainly get less airflow. Not a big deal to move this, so given the possible problems, I'll probably look for other winter projects!
     
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    I relocated mine to the horn location. Been there for a good few years now. Never a problem.
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    I wouldn't move it ,needs to be cool depends where you live I guess gets up to 35 to 40deg c here in the summer
     
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