Frans,
I have a standard XS 914 installation. In the early days I had a problem
with cooling until I lowered the oil cooler in accordance with the build
manual. Once the cooler was lowered I had no problems whatsoever until I
filled the system with Evans. That pushed the temperatures close to the
limit, so I threw the Evans away. Since then I have had no issues. True,
UK summer temperatures are not in the same league as our American friends...
I recall that the temperature in my yard in Phoenix, Az occasionally was
120+. However, UK temperatures are very similar to the Netherlands.
I refer to your email dated 2 Mar 2009, your theory and confidence was most
impressive. Your penultimate paragraph was quite damming. I quote.
>>Of course, al this is theory. Because the cooling properties of the
>>factory cowling are so bad, I believe that it would actually be
>>difficult to make it worse. So chances are that my cooling at least
>>gives some better cooling and aerodynamics.
Perhaps Ivan, Andy and Neville at Europa had a better clue than you give
them credit for.
If I was one of the boys, I might be tempted to send you a big piece of
'Humble Pie'.
Regards,
Mike
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