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Be sure the length is a match. Heat range is perfect and glass lens. Get drill bit with exact match. Exact, test on sacrificial metal. Drill at desired location. Very thin so very easy hole. Add high temp silicone to top of shaft and area that will seat. Insert and walk away. Let cure. Done, $7.68

Ok,a couple updates. I installed a thermometer but did not install the oil cooler yet. Conditions of ride. 80 degrees and full Sun. I installed this thermometer that extends into the right side of the rad. Yes, some call it a meat thermometer. A thermometer is a thermometer. I was averaging 180 to 190 degrees. In town I saw 200 at low speeds.

Your Geographic region? Climate? I got my eyes out for one. That's the ticket. Thanks

The "Thermostat" is in the bike. I called the thermostatically controlled fan switch a "stat" by mistake. Thanks Not trying "get away without one" in the scenario that the engine temps are averaging higher than normal, I want to increase the size of the oil cooler. Has anyone increased the size of their oil cooler with a notable decrease in engine temps? Thanks

I just got it all going. For now, the fan is on a switch without a stat. I am getting something to read out temp soon. Probably the inline hose sensor with digital readout. I have been riding it and today actually rode her for a solid 100 miles with no problems. Granted, it is cooler outside now. I guess the temp gauge will tell the tale. I would really like to do the rad I have now with the larger oil cooler and have that work for all ambient temps. Thanks!

I recently modified my 99 VFR800 to a naked and used one side radiator at the front. I relocated the stock oil cooler to the front lower area behind the headers. My concern is that the smaller rad, although in a better location up front, may not keep the engine cool enough. There is plenty of room for a larger, much larger, oil cooler. Should this be a great help in keeping the engine cool? Are oil coolers very effective in cooling? I do not want to change my rad set up. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

I would not be surprised if they made one pattern that is "kinda" good for the fifth and sixth gens, as opposed to making two patterns. Looks to me you have them in a great spot on the tank. A

Looks great and they work great! Not sure why you are so concerned about it? Ride... Better then the "Bra" by a long shot. I got them on my fifth

Did the VTR front on my 5th gen. Don't even bother this one unless you are getting new springs made for you. My couch has better springs. Whatever you are swapping. Get springs made.