AC stadium bumper causing bike to overheat

[sangheraent]

I was riding my bike on the track and it was over heating I took my bumper off and it cooled down significantly.

Today I was riding my bike around the house without the bumper I could not get the bike to go over 150 degrees.

I installed the bumper and my riding temp went up to 185 degrees and wouldn't go any lower.

is there anyway around this? I love this bumper the best looking in my opinion.

[sand_blaster]

Do you have a radiator guard at all?

[FL-R]

I had the same problem, I cut my screen out and it solved the problem. Heres a pic if your wondering what it looks like.
Dnt mind the ditch which tires for xc.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/southernkrawlers/IMG_20110721_211326.jpg

[sangheraent]

its not as nice with the screen gone. is there anyway to drill out the holes a little bigger or to cut across in a line where the holes are?

[troybilt]

Is that why AC quit making those bumpers? Make a new screen for it.

[Grande Huevos]

185 degrees is not over heated just fyi I would run my bike hard all day long and not even worry about it if it stayed a 185. Keep in mind its been on average 100+ degrees out for the last month and everything runs hotter! I cant get my 330r to stay under 200 in this weather and ive switched to engine ice and its jetted fat. I kno plenty of people that run there bikes at 175-185 consistantly w no problems! I wouldnt sweat it

[wilkin250r]

Maybe a hood scoop or a set of aftermarket radiator shrouds would bring temps down enough to allow you to run your bumper.

[Honda 250r 001]

I had the same problem with my DG national bumper. Bike over heated and i removed it and now it never gets over 150 degrees. Maybe adding a fan would be a good option for you if your dead set on keeping that bumper.