belly pan?

[geraldlanc]

I have read that some folks are installing belly pans that are vented. Why is that necessary and should I make vents for the one I am about to install?
Gerald

 

[gjanes]

I think that some people are saying that the engine will run warmer with the non vented belly pan and then some people say that it doesn't make any difference. I installed the vented on on my 2012 goldwing trike. I know the vented one doesn't have the slots and I had to cut the slots in my belly pan. There are studs on the exhaust where things bolts on and you can't move things out far enought to get the hole over the studs. I think that you will be ok with the non vented pan.

 

[kwputt]

06 Wing CSC conversion with a solid pan. Granted Ohio is not as hot as Texas, but I have never had a heat issue with the solid pan. Even went so far as to remove it for a weekend ride last summer, couldn't detect any measurable difference on the temp meter. Not a real scientific test but it satisfied my curiosity. Enjoy your ride.

 

[wingking51]

I have a solid pan on my Wing. Crossed the Mohave Desert in Sept 2008 pulling PiggyBacker Trailer at 105 degrees F no problems overheating. Had pan on more for protection from road junk hitting plastic reservoir. I don't think engine overheating is an issue.

 

[Gold Rush]

Here's another vote for no heat issues.... I've got over 150,000 miles on two GL1800 combined almost every inch of that was with a Tulsa solid two piece belly pan in place. Never once did it cause even the slightest heat issue.