Keeping The Shee Running Cooler!

[06specialedition]

So does replacing my stock rubber coolant hoses with, stainless steel hoses really affect the engine temp? I was going to swap all mine out, wondering is it really worth having to pull pipes and cutting tube???

[LiftdT4R]

So does replacing my stock rubber coolant hoses with, stainless steel hoses really affect the engine temp? I was going to swap all mine out, wondering is it really worth having to pull pipes and cutting tube???

I couldnt see it helping a whole heck of a lot. Are you having problems running hot? AN OS Radiator or a cool head along with a billet impeller should be your best bet. I never had a problem with my stock rad and head though. You just don't want to run too much timing or compression. And keep the bike moving.

[06specialedition]

Im just running +4 timing, no cool head yet. Im not having issues just wanted to add some extra pertection.

[Scott M]

Temp gage if you don't have one is your most important mod/tool. Critical to know your coolant temp if you think your getting hot.

 

Several things you can do to lower temp:

Expensive coolant - purple something (anybody have a link?)

Coolant additive - water wetter

In-line cooler - several shops sell small pieces you cut into your hose.

Move your overflow tank - many people take them off or leave them in stock position. That tank doesn't work there, so if your cap is working and calling for more coolant it wont get it = possible overheat.

 

If you want to know more about any of these dig into the search function here at BHQ.

 

[LiftdT4R]

Here's a couple mods I did on mine, ebcause I run a lot of tight trails, and sometimes the ehat is a factor.

 

AutoZone Temp Gauge Cap

 

 

I re-ran the coolant overflow lines, basically, I ditched the overflow, and ran the one light out of the rad along my bars. If the bike overheats, I can see it spray coolant. You can see it zip tied to the hand guard on the left side of the bars.

 

 

I also did the billet impeller, oversized rad, and coolhead. I just run plain jane antifreeze 50-50, but I have heard that Engine Ice makes a big difference.

 

From what Ive seen don't bother with the inline coolers, they dont lower operating temps significantly, and you have to cut your hose, so you end up with more places for leaks.

 

[robert0762]

I also run some tight trails and want to know what is safe operating temp I typicaly run at 190 but sometimes 195 when I hit 200 I go for a nice straight and cool it down but how high can I go safely?

Edited June 13, 2009 by robert0762

[jbooker82]

I shut mine down at 225 or so. That temp is measured right at the head outlet with my tt vapor.

 

I would keep the water bottle. It doesn't directly circulate with the cooling system but it does keep the radiator topped off. When coolant heats up it expands, the excess flows into the tank. Then when it cools it contracts filling the rad back up.

 

Inline coolers don't work. I do keep one in my tool box incase I blow a hose. You can use it to splice the hose back together.

 

A billit impeller is a good mod.

Engine ice helps too.

 

I have a pro design radiator. It was well woth the cash if you ride tight trails.

[jbooker82]

I re-ran the coolant overflow lines, basically, I ditched the overflow, and ran the one light out of the rad along my bars. If the bike overheats, I can see it spray coolant. You can see it zip tied to the hand guard on the left side of the bars..

 

By the time it sprays coolant the engine temp is 250+ deg.

[fast shee]

A cool head, bliiet impellar and maxima cool aide keeps my engine running cool even with a stock rad. I ran regular antifreeze 50-50 last year and it ran hot. Switching coolant dropped the temps alot.

[06specialedition]

Thanks for the imput guys. lots of great suggestions!

[bones1]

Here's a couple mods I did on mine, ebcause I run a lot of tight trails, and sometimes the ehat is a factor.

 

AutoZone Temp Gauge Cap

 

I re-ran the coolant overflow lines, basically, I ditched the overflow, and ran the one light out of the rad along my bars. If the bike overheats, I can see it spray coolant. You can see it zip tied to the hand guard on the left side of the bars.

 

I also did the billet impeller, oversized rad, and coolhead. I just run plain jane antifreeze 50-50, but I have heard that Engine Ice makes a big difference.

 

From what Ive seen don't bother with the inline coolers, they dont lower operating temps significantly, and you have to cut your hose, so you end up with more places for leaks.

 

Would you happen to have the part number for the AutoZone Temp Gauge Cap? My local AutoZone is unable to locate it.

 

Thanks

[papa_smurf49319]

 

I re-ran the coolant overflow lines, basically, I ditched the overflow, and ran the one light out of the rad along my bars. If the bike overheats, I can see it spray coolant. You can see it zip tied to the hand guard on the left side of the bars.

 

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I also did the billet impeller, oversized rad, and coolhead. I just run plain jane antifreeze 50-50, but I have heard that Engine Ice makes a big difference.

 

From what Ive seen don't bother with the inline coolers, they dont lower operating temps significantly, and you have to cut your hose, so you end up with more places for leaks.

 

 

Wouldnt that spray hot coolant all over you? Just an observation.

 

 

 

Cody

[BigMatt]

I got a inline cooler for free the problem is I think they slow flow more than they cool, I have one thats 5inches long so it does grab some heat and you can feel the hose apose to the cooler and the cooler is hot, the only real place you can run them is by your head pipes whitch could actually grab more heat so I dont think there worth it, my oversized radiator and high flow impeller do most the work and my temps are about 175-190 on a 80degree day according to my vapor, I also run engine ice.