KT4G Thermo-Bob Kit
$139.95
This kit fits the 2023 KTM450 SX-F and XC-F, 2023 Husqvarna FC/FX 450, and the 2023 GasGas MC450F.
Description
Even though some of these bikes have a factory thermostatic control, coolant temps can still vary widely.
The non-thermostat bikes obviously run cold in the snow – but even the factory thermostat bikes still run cold because the factory thermostat is rated at 158°F, and doesn’t totally close off radiator flow when below rated temperature. This is because there is a large bleed hole in the thermostat that is fine when used as a dirt bike, but on a snow bike it becomes an issue as you just can’t afford to send that much coolant flow through the cold radiators.
The Thermo-Bob is a machined aluminum housing with a 180°F (82°C) thermostat inside. This modifies your cooling system to operate like automotive systems have for decades… keeping coolant flowing all the time through the engine, but not through the radiators until it is up to a selected temperature.
There is also a threaded port in the Thermo-Bob 3 that will accept aftermarket temperature gauges such as the KOSO or TRAIL TECH 1/8-28 BSPP temperature sending units.