Re: wsb silverstone race 1 observations [sp]

On 27 May, 14:50, DELETE <"bummers(DELETE)"@internode.on.net> wrote:
Ten Kate have Castrol sponsorship - whatever the oil, it seemed to work
exceptionally well in Toseland's bike, if it really was drained of
coolant. And it certainly looked as if it was!



Bram wrote:

* The Honda Fireblade does not need coolant. Without it, the pistons
will not seize.- Hide quoted text -

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There was a pour of fluid as he picked it up but I doubt the cooling
system was drained of fluid, no race motor or any motor could survive
without cooling under race conditions

Paul

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