Wilsons Sandbox

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "txklr650" wrote:

> > dose anyone make a oil cooler for the klr650

Not that I know of. there is only a few places to connect an oil cooler and neither are good. 1) you could make a oil filter cover with ports for an oil cooler but the hoses would most likely get broke off in a tip over or get snaged on a tree branch 2) Tap into the oil line going to the heads but would only cool oil going to heads

Bigger question is, What the h*ll for? I only ride around Socal and NV and AZ and it does get warm, but never had a KLR overheat, in temps to about 115dF. Pings a bit, going uphill with luggage, but otherwise heat whips your ass before the bike suffers... buy a gallon of water at the convenience store, put half in the camel-back for drinking, then pour the rest over your head and into your shirt. You'll be dry in 30 minutes. Southwest weather is usually very low humidity. In the deep south it's much more humid, but that works better for cooling the bike as very humid air has a higher specific heat than does the dry air. Make sure the water-pump and radiator are in good shape, and the beast has fresh coolant in it. 50/50 coolant to distilled water is often recommended, but H2O has better heat carrying capacity than the coolant (mostly rust prevention and lube for seals and such). In warmer climates, you can run up to 70% water and just plan to flush and refresh the entire cooling system annually. Do NOT use tap water, too many minerals and other junk that plays havoc with the coolant chemistry. Also, richening up the A/F mixture helps reduce engine temps. You can adjust the pilot screw if you have removed the lil plug under the front of the carby. But check the FAQ for carb links and ask here before diddling up a perfectly good carb. MarkB --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "squasher_1" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "txklr650" > wrote: > > > > dose anyone make a oil cooler for the klr650 > > > > Not that I know of. there is only a few places to connect an oil > cooler and neither are good. > > 1) you could make a oil filter cover with ports for an oil cooler

but

> the hoses would most likely get broke off in a tip over or get

snaged

> on a tree branch > > > > 2) Tap into the oil line going to the heads but would only cool oil > going to heads

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "dumbazz_650" wrote:

> > Do NOT use tap water, too many minerals and other junk that plays > havoc with the coolant chemistry. > > > > MarkB

I think you are suppose to use tap water. A company rep from Texaco said that they make their coolant to be used with tap water because most places in the US cant get distilled or other special water. so they make thier coolant to be used with municipal standard quality water. But I use prestone not texaco