KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: 1980mcneil on June 22, 2020, 04:30:22 AM

Title: Radiator fan for single track?
Post by: 1980mcneil on June 22, 2020, 04:30:22 AM

I already have the power dynamo. Would the upgraded impeller be good enough for single track woods riding, or should I drop another $200 on a fan system?  I haven’t boiled over or anything since I got the bike a few years ago. But after a Rekluse clutch and going to Easter Wa where the weather will be in the 90s-100s I’m wondering if it’s a good idea now.

What do you guys think?  I know upgrades like a fan never hurt but don’t want to piss money away that could be used elsewhere.

Title: Re: Radiator fan for single track?
Post by: sandblaster on June 22, 2020, 08:56:30 AM

Unless you have engine issues or cooling system issues you should be fine stock.
But if you're like me that is never enough.  :-D
Cheap upgrade?
MSV's impeller upgrade, not the one from the guy in Sweden..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSV-Racing-1985-2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Hi-Perf-Billet-H20-Pump-Impeller-59256-1065/183902141360?hash=item2ad16bfbb0:g:Yf4AAOSwpDRdTzqH (https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSV-Racing-1985-2004-Kawasaki-KX500-Hi-Perf-Billet-H20-Pump-Impeller-59256-1065/183902141360?hash=item2ad16bfbb0:g:Yf4AAOSwpDRdTzqH)

Use Royal Purple, Purple Ice.
I have tested against nearly every major cooling product.
It works...

Title: Re: Radiator fan for single track?
Post by: 1980mcneil on June 24, 2020, 01:17:02 PM

I saw the impeller.  Looked like a cheap decent upgrade.  My motor is fresh and in stock form.  I'll just pick up the impeller. 

Thanks Sand!