Hey all,
I did a search and found nothing on the matter of a coolant system conversion for the 998.
My 998 is unbearable to ride 90% of the time with temps between 225 and 250 and i'm just tired of it. It has a fully built motor so the temps are a bit above average from the standard 998's i've owned.
So I started looking at radiator alternatives and I refuse to pay 2k for an oversized RS setup. So I turned to other alternatives I had and have found that my 1198's radiator and coolant plumping appears to work on the 998 with the addition of some plastic elbows for the plumbing.
I'm hoping with the increased radiator capacity of the 1198 and the more efficient fans, the 998 will maintain a temp between 180 and 210. Also, with this setup there is no need for the troublesome coolant reservoir as the radiator has a cap and i'll replace the 998's overflow reservoir with the standard overflow from the 1198.
I will begin mocking up a spare 1198 radiator I have. If everything lines up with the fairings on, i'll solder on the bottom mounting tab to work with the 998's frame.
Does anyone have any feedback to offer on this matter or past experience?
I did a search and found nothing on the matter of a coolant system conversion for the 998.
My 998 is unbearable to ride 90% of the time with temps between 225 and 250 and i'm just tired of it. It has a fully built motor so the temps are a bit above average from the standard 998's i've owned.
So I started looking at radiator alternatives and I refuse to pay 2k for an oversized RS setup. So I turned to other alternatives I had and have found that my 1198's radiator and coolant plumping appears to work on the 998 with the addition of some plastic elbows for the plumbing.
I'm hoping with the increased radiator capacity of the 1198 and the more efficient fans, the 998 will maintain a temp between 180 and 210. Also, with this setup there is no need for the troublesome coolant reservoir as the radiator has a cap and i'll replace the 998's overflow reservoir with the standard overflow from the 1198.
I will begin mocking up a spare 1198 radiator I have. If everything lines up with the fairings on, i'll solder on the bottom mounting tab to work with the 998's frame.
Does anyone have any feedback to offer on this matter or past experience?