I removed it cause it started ripping... See, I pulled off the fan shroud bacause of the large Griffin radiator and S-trim pulleys wouldnt clear.
The only concern is the heat of the motor will hasten the dulling of the finish on the topside.
If you are doing it for weight, dont bother. Its like 2 lbs if that.
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Darius Rudis
Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-)
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