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Title: whass it gonna be???.....
Post by: darryl on September 16, 2003, 06:34:09 AM
hoping to buy a new motorcycle sometime next year :roll:  but deciding between the gs500f or the new honda cbf500. :?  what do you reckon? :kiss: ...was told by a honda dealer that the honda cbf500 is liquid cooled,...not aired....would this make a difference in the overall performance as i have'nt really a clue much regarding bikes.... :o appreciated lots,....  ;) :cheers: [/b]
Title: whass it gonna be???.....
Post by: gs500fromnb on September 16, 2003, 06:58:58 AM
well its really up to you... the cbf500 is liquid cooled... witch will prob give it a good deal more performance than the gs... with the look from the 919... but the suzuki will have a nice fairing but almost no top end power compared to a liquid cooled competitor... so its really up to you ... :)
Title: whass it gonna be???.....
Post by: glenn9171 on September 17, 2003, 01:17:35 PM
Liquid cooling allows for closer tolerances in the engine due to cooler operating temps causing less swelling of internal parts.  This generally means longer lasting engines.
Title: whass it gonna be???.....
Post by: JamesG on September 17, 2003, 01:48:04 PM
But also means you have a whole extra set of components to worry about. radiator, waterpump, thermostat, seals....