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I was thinking under the swing arm sort of where the center stand would mount or up a little higher like a later 850 Commando.






I was thinkin' of turnin' the plastic front air dam option into a fresh air intake, through a (very) thin plenum/shroud duct, to the remote mount oil cooler located somewhere just behind the oil filter.
Less ground clearance yes, but probably wouldn't affect cornering, and the duct would provide some road debris damage protection to both the existing oil filter and the relocated oil cooler. (as much protection as would be expected)



And you may see me tonight With an illegal smile J. Prine