PST Jackets amount of temperature difference?
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was dropping below 100 with jacket 140-150 in deep, Really depends on skid and how much snow is tossed in from the rear.
We typically see a bike struggling to keep above 130 without in deep powder. With the jacket it goes up to 155-170 ish. It is VERY dependent on the type of snow you are riding in and the outside temperatures.
I would not ride without one. With a thermostat and and engine jacket you can keep temps in check.
I would not ride without one. With a thermostat and and engine jacket you can keep temps in check.
In my experience, the PST jacket added 20 to 40°F. Not enough in all situations. Foam around the engine, A shield around the back of the engine, and covers for both radiators were enough in the coldest and deepest conditions. Most of the time it was some combination of these items that kept my temperature where it needed to be.
Edit: and of course thermobob
Edit: and of course thermobob
So variable based on snow type, as you can see, guys running cold blower pow (UT, CO etc) don't see as good of results as guys in slightly wetter and more coastal snow that wont swirl in around it.
Also varies a lot by bike type, some bikes let a ton of snow in from the rear and a small shield helps a ton vs some that are very covered from the factory.
But some sort of engine shrouding is pretty key if you plan on running all year not just in harder spring snow.
Also varies a lot by bike type, some bikes let a ton of snow in from the rear and a small shield helps a ton vs some that are very covered from the factory.
But some sort of engine shrouding is pretty key if you plan on running all year not just in harder spring snow.
Very dependent on the snow
Days where the snow was softer just i would go from 190 to 120 in under 30 seconds. Put the jacket back on and it really kept my temps up. They are expensive and you could build your own but most home builds ive seen arn't easily removed. On warm days i would roll up one or both sides to keep my temps down. It was pricy but its easy to install and roll up.
Days where the snow was softer just i would go from 190 to 120 in under 30 seconds. Put the jacket back on and it really kept my temps up. They are expensive and you could build your own but most home builds ive seen arn't easily removed. On warm days i would roll up one or both sides to keep my temps down. It was pricy but its easy to install and roll up.
