Alternative Thermostat

[johnny]

original poster charlie99... tridon tt214-180 seems to be the one that is on the shelf most often...





inge k posted the motorad from oreilly autoparts...

[F14CRAZY]

I've run this stat in my K75 for a few weeks now. It's November in Michigan so I don't know how well it works when it's hot out but it's been able to keep the engine at normal operating temp despite ambient temps being just above freezing.

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,7603.msg53183.html#msg53183

This thread has raised some doubts over whether it's able to close the bypass route properly which may be an issue with hot ambient temperatures. I'll report back in I dunno, 6 months on how it's doing 

I re-used my old seals.

I traced the thermostat johnny posted to be the same as a Stant Superstat # 45758. Retail price at Advance Auto Parts was $10.09 and was in stock at my local store.

[F14CRAZY]

I've been riding with 70f+ ambient temps and no issues keeping the bike at operating temp

[Beardlife]

I used the felpro 35292 as a thermostat gasket, but it required trimming around the outside with a razor blade till it fit snug. I figure it's internal, so not terribly important. For the thermostat cover, felpro 35087 fit perfectly.  I think it's also a victor c31347, but I haven't tried that brand.