EOT meter for OEM oil cooler

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Some more photos of installation #2 . . .

In these photos, the Spal 5.2" fan appears massively over sized for this application, but still only overlays ~1/2 of the total available front surface area of the EOC. It fits quite nicely nevertheless, without mounting ear obstructions, but perhaps the aesthetics could be better.


All wiring comes together on the side of the steering column in the lower left front of the tank. "Hiding", protecting and allowing for slack in the harness throughout the wiring was probably the most challenging aspect of the project. I freely admit, there probably is a better way to do such unsightly wiring. Thankfully, there is enough room UNDER the tank to hide the longest run to the battery under the seat.


Here's a closeup of the Trail Tech temperature sensor attached to the upper right corner of the EOC. This is presumably the hottest temperature point in the engine's lubrication system after oil is pumped thru the heads, drains back into the sump and then flow out to the external EOC to be cooled. Also, it can be seen that at least half of the entire frontal surface area of the cooler is still open to natural air flow. This is important in case of fan failure.


Here's a closeup of the main attachment point for both the fan and the EOC, which also serves as an electrical ground return to the battery for one side of the fan's DC power circuit. This photo also shows the "overlap" where the fan sticks up over the top of the EOC. It may look odd, but it actually helps reduce back pressure on (and load current drawn by) the fan, as well as directing cooling air directly to the oil supply and return lines and the top of the engine.


All said and done, this is still one absolutely beautiful bike, with or without an EOC fan!