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Roadrailer
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 11:37 am: | 
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I did, but I didn't conclude from that that the FD running dry was the cause of the seizure. Seems to me that he is only lamenting not double checking the work performed by the dealer and that he didn't investigate the "grumble" further before it blew up in the middle of nowhere.
And, FWIW, unless that's an '07 the final drive is supposed to be "sealed for life," IIRC. |
Lowflyer
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 11:59 am: |
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I guess I was reading into it because I am ignorant to any other way for it to catch fire unless it was some form of oil starvation. I was supposing that it was starved either through a lack of oil or a lack of lubricating properties in the oil.
Apparently, he was lamenting not changing the oil so the 'sealed for life' thing is puzzling.
(Message edited by lowflyer on September 21, 2006) |
Electraglider_1997
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 12:03 pm: |
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I'll take the belt any-day over all that over-complication. The belt out of warranty is relatively cheap to fix, whereas that drive-shaft would cost a minor fortune. BMW's are cool looking but way over priced and complicated. And I understand the prices for the parts are way out of line. I think you have to be willing to support a very expensive habit to own a BMW. Just my take. |
Lowflyer
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 12:21 pm: |
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Amen, brother. |
Stretch67
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 01:16 pm: |
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But seriously- I hear very good things about Odie's heat blankets, but have a question: the fan wants to push air. The right side is obviously designed to be an exit for that hot air. Doesn't Odie's blanket block the exit route for the air?
Actually, the fan pulls air, exhausting straight back to the rear shock and wheel.
This is the reason behind the theory of fans dying before their time because they pull 450-degree air through themselves.
But that's another thread. |
Bosh
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 01:30 pm: |
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"Actually, the fan pulls air, exhausting straight back to the rear shock and wheel."
Very true. The fan actually pulls heat away from your right leg when it comes on. A welcome (but loud) relief when you're putting around. |
Red_chili
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 01:43 pm: |
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Well, OK, I was not being precise, though what I had in mind was from the shock/battery's perspective, where indeed the fan is 'pushing' the hot air across them. If, with the blankets, there would be inadequate area for the air to exhaust without increased resistance, that means the fan's operation is that much less efficient and though my leg may be cooler the cylinder head is not.
As far as heating brake fluid, it does not begin to approach the danger range for DOT4. Gets a boatload hotter than that in the caliper.
I will most likely go with Odie's blankets (nicely made) or make my own (crude in comparison), but was hoping for some data on the effect on cooling. I'm perfectly happy cutting a hot-air-escape hole in front of the rear wheel if it is justified and might be effective. |
Lorazepam
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 02:56 pm: |
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That is a sealed for life rear drive. I guess its life is over.
I know when my fan kicks on when I am riding, because my leg gets cooler. I can almost predict when it is going to come on by how hot my leg is getting.
I have voiced concern over the amount of heat the gasoline is subjected to, and wonder how much will boil off on a hot day.
When the outside of the tank is so hot it is uncomfortable to touch, I wonder just how hot the inside is next to the cylinder.
I am blaming that for me not getting 50mpg with the Uly. It has nothing to do with me being a lardass, riding 2 up with bags almost every ride. |
Javadog
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 04:36 pm: |
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Actually, the mass of aluminum and gasoline in the frame act as a giant heat sink and it would take a long period of extreme heat application before anything dire happened.
If you don't believe me put a piece of fishing line on the thermometer from your neighbor's
porch and submerge it down in your gas tank--
then check it after a long ride in the desert.
Besides, the gentle warming of the gas prevents fuel line freeze up during the winter. |
Lorazepam
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 04:40 pm: |
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Yeah, and no expensive heated seat option |
Lowflyer
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 05:14 pm: |
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"Yeah, and no expensive heated seat option"
He said, "gentle warming of the gas."  |
Red_chili
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 05:42 pm: |
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Adds new meaning to preignition.
I shall have to watch my intake of red chili. |
Xbimmer
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 09:13 pm: |
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My frame stays cooler than most... 
RSS!
Sorry, couldn't help it... |
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