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What is a Thermo-Bob?
The Thermo-Bob is a machined, hard-anodized aluminum external thermostat with a coolant bypass. It allows coolant to bypass the radiator during warm-up, speeding warm-up and eliminating the surges of cold coolant year-round.
How does Thermo-Bob work?
The Thermo-Bob is an external thermostat with a coolant bypass. It allows coolant to flow at all times, bypassing the radiator during warm-up and eliminating the surges of cold coolant year-round.
How do thermostats work?
A mechanical thermostat uses two strips of metal, laminated together in what’s called a bimetallic strip in the thermostat’s sensor. As the temperature of the house goes up and down the two different types of metal expand and contract, and this switches the electric circuit connected to your heating system on and off.
What is the thermostat do?
Its job is to regulate the amount of coolant that is recirculated back into the engine and how much is cooled via the radiator prior to being recirculated. This ensures that the coolant in your engine stays within a specific temperature range regardless of the outside temperature.
What temperature should you set your thermostat?
The ideal thermostat temperature in the winter is 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re at home. Energy.gov suggests that 68 degrees is a good room temperature while you’re awake at home but recommends lowering it while you’re asleep or away.
How many miles will a KLR 650 last?
14,000 is Ok on KLR. It’s good for quite a bit more before any major engine work is needed, except for the Doohicky.
How do I tell what type of thermostat I have?
The fastest way to see your thermostat model number is to look for it on your thermostat ID card. If you do not have a product ID card, the fastest way to find the model number is by removing the thermostat from the wall-plate.
What is Watt-man thermo-Bob 2?
The Watt-Man Thermo-Bob 2 is a cooling system modification for the KLR 650. In stock form, the KLR runs too cool when ridden in temps below about 80F. The colder outside, the worse a stock bike is. The Thermo-Bob 2 eliminates the inconsistent engine temperature and keeps it running at an optimal 195 degrees.
What is the thermo-Bob?
Kawasaki cut corners in the KLR cooling system, and the Thermo-Bob modifies your cooling system to operate like automotive systems have for decades. In stock form, the KLR runs too cool when ridden in temps below about 80 – 85F.
Should I get the Watt-man thermo-Bob 2 for my KLR 650?
User Tip: If you’re unsure of your vehicle type, you may skip the machine type selection box. The Watt-Man Thermo-Bob 2 is a cooling system modification for the KLR 650. In stock form, the KLR runs too cool when ridden in temps below about 80F. The colder outside, the worse a stock bike is.
What is the difference between the different thermo-Bob families?
We have different Thermo-Bob families: the Thermo-Bob 1, 2, 3, and 4. One is not better than the other, as all function the same. The difference is simply the geometry to best fit your bike’s cooling system hose layout.