Relocating R/R under seat?

[Guest]

I am wondering if anyone has done this (if they don't run side covers or air box)? Is there enough airflow under there to keep it cool?

[Missile99]

Give it a shot. It should be okay. Check it after a ride and see how hot it is. Is it a stock small R/R or a larger upgrade? The heat sink on a larger one should be enough. If not, install a tiny 12v switched fan.

[tom203]

No problem-your legs create plenty of turbulence to keep air moving. Here's my SH-775 upside down under rear tank mount.

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[Grimly]

I had Honda reg-recs under the seats for years - they never got more than slightly warm. The Shindengen would be under the seat too, but it's just a touch larger than the others.

[Cassius086]

Blatant copy of Tom203's idea for under the tank for my 82 1100EZ. I am running pods, so no airbox. This mount needs some rubber bushings of some sort for vibration damping.

[Cassius086]

Here is the solution I will probably end up using: I just flipped the R/R upside down and mounted it on the back side of the electrics mounting plate using the factory R/R mounting holes. Hopefully, some time in the next couple weeks as the temps finally start dropping here & the rain subsides, I'll get back into the garage and get the wiring harness installed and get some better photos....




Hope these are helpful!