'06 swing arm lube - phase ii

[transalp 1]

It's a very well constructed by-pass thermostat device that provides more stable running temperatures. The erratic nature of the original cooling design has been suspected of contributing to cylinder bores going oval over time - greatly increasing oil consumption. Google Thermo-Bob and you'll come across some pretty scientific testing of before/after installation. The name ? Well, doohickey was taken and thingamabob was close. Hence Thermo-Bob. Once you see the thing, you'll ignore the goofy name and be surprised at the quality of the gizmo. eddie

> [Original Message] > From: Charles > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 11/9/2009 7:54:44 PM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] stirring the pot > > What is a "Thermo Bob", and why do I need/want one? > > Chuck F. > NE PA > > > On Nov 9, 2009, at 17:05, "transalp 1" wrote: > > and adding a Thermo-Bob - my 09' has been one happy 55mpg thumper. > >

[sean bartindale]

hi  just wondering if anyone in the uk has a thermo-bob fitted, i have just brought a 1989 klr 650  ,  and i'am thinking about fitting one and also where can i get one from  regards sean

[sbartindale]

hi just wondering if anyone in the uk has a thermo-bob fitted, i have just brought a 1989 klr 650 , and i'am thinking about fitting one and also where can i get one from regards sean

[Luc Legrain]

  Just Google Thermobob ,you'll have all you need .

--- On [b]Thu, 12/17/09, sean bartindale [i][/i][/b] wrote: From: sean bartindale Subject: [DSN_KLR650] thermo-bob To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:30 AM   hi  just wondering if anyone in the uk has a thermo-bob fitted, i have just brought a 1989 klr 650  ,  and i'am thinking about fitting one and also where can i get one from  regards sean  

[Mechanician]

I didn't see your pics yet. Yep, it was a pain to fixture up the swing arm in order to drill... even more of a pain to press the bearings in and out. I don't know if it's any easier to ensure the bearings are clean when drilled in-situ or removal. I wanted to check the condition of the needles and clean them thoroughly anyway, so I pulled 'em. For those of you considering the zerk mod: if you do press the bearings out, use a little oil on the way out and for re installation. Also put the bearings in the freezer and warm the housings before reinstalling.   Mech