Trains
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As stated in the title this thread is to demonstrate how easy it is to set up a dual cooler set up.
Reasons for wanting a dual cooler set up are because it adds 20 swag points or if you have a high capacity/high performance engine like a daytona anima 190fdx.
I generally start all my projects on a piece of paper where i sketch out all the dimensions that ill need. These dimensions are found with the use of a vernier or digital caliper. If you dont have one of these a rule can be used.
Normally by this point i know what material ill be using. I generally like to go overkill with these types of things and chose 6mm plate steel. 4mm would be sufficient though.
Next up, i draw it all up in solidworks. This step is optional.
Depending whether you drew it up in solidworks or not the next step will vary.
What i generally do is print out a 2D 1:1 ratio version of each individual part, cut it out with a scalpel and then stuck it onto the metal plate i would be working with. Then i sprayed the plate with an etch primer. I used this over normal paint because it doesnt tear when you peel back the paper stencils and also lasts longer while cutting. Next you want to peel it back (after dry in about 10 minutes) and your clear marking lines will be revealed.
Alternatively you can mark it manually by using a fine permanent marker.
(No picture for this step)
I then cut out all the parts, rounded the edges with a bench grinder and deburred the whole piece with a medium file.
Next up i assembled the parts by welding them all together. My welds were sub par as i couldnt get ol reliable welding properly. I then let it cool then added 2 primer layers.
With my particular coolers i needed to add rubber grommets to reduce transmitted vibration. I also cut out a rubber sheet and put it behind it to further reduce vibration.
I then added paint and mounted the coolers and its all done!
Your design may vary depending on your bike.
Peace,
Trains.
Sent from my HTC_0P6B6 using Tapatalk
Reasons for wanting a dual cooler set up are because it adds 20 swag points or if you have a high capacity/high performance engine like a daytona anima 190fdx.
I generally start all my projects on a piece of paper where i sketch out all the dimensions that ill need. These dimensions are found with the use of a vernier or digital caliper. If you dont have one of these a rule can be used.
Normally by this point i know what material ill be using. I generally like to go overkill with these types of things and chose 6mm plate steel. 4mm would be sufficient though.
Next up, i draw it all up in solidworks. This step is optional.
Depending whether you drew it up in solidworks or not the next step will vary.
What i generally do is print out a 2D 1:1 ratio version of each individual part, cut it out with a scalpel and then stuck it onto the metal plate i would be working with. Then i sprayed the plate with an etch primer. I used this over normal paint because it doesnt tear when you peel back the paper stencils and also lasts longer while cutting. Next you want to peel it back (after dry in about 10 minutes) and your clear marking lines will be revealed.
Alternatively you can mark it manually by using a fine permanent marker.
(No picture for this step)
I then cut out all the parts, rounded the edges with a bench grinder and deburred the whole piece with a medium file.
Next up i assembled the parts by welding them all together. My welds were sub par as i couldnt get ol reliable welding properly. I then let it cool then added 2 primer layers.
With my particular coolers i needed to add rubber grommets to reduce transmitted vibration. I also cut out a rubber sheet and put it behind it to further reduce vibration.
I then added paint and mounted the coolers and its all done!
Your design may vary depending on your bike.
Peace,
Trains.
Sent from my HTC_0P6B6 using Tapatalk