Now that we’re into the middle of summer and extreme heat is here to stay for a bit, you may be noticing that your motorcycle gets pretty hot during rides (and even sitting in your driveway). We’ve put together a list of the top products you need to keep your motorcycle cool this summer. If you’re interested in how to keep yourself cool as well, check out our Summer Motorcycle Gear - Top 10 Products to Keep You Cool While Riding This Summer blog.
1. Radiator Cooling Fans
Why are radiator cooling fans important? On a hot day, the ability of your radiator to cool itself can be compromised and that can be catastrophic for your bike. You need to ensure the cooling fan in your radiator is in good working order so that it can produce airflow in the radiator. Check out these radiator cooling fans to confirm your bike will run its best this summer.
If you need a full kit, the Universal Trail Tech Radiator Fan Kit is perfect for you! This kit has electrical sensors that read the temperatures automatically and activates the fan to keep your engine in its optimum temperature range. This kit includes a 4" SPAL fan, TTV temperature meter, radiator bracket, temperature sensor, and wire harness and is installed without cutting the fluid lines.
If you only need a cooling fan, check out the 2FastMoto 12 Volt Cooling Fan Radiator. This 12V cooling fan is electric and can attach to your cooling system/radiator in various ways and will fit most Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha motorcycles.
2. Coolant Recovery Tank
Coolant recovery tanks are a great fail-safe option that prevents loss of coolant due to overheating, so you need to make sure it is in good working order. If you need a replacement (or a new one if your bike didn’t come with one), we recommend the Motion Pro Coolant Recovery Tank 275cc. It works on most water-cooled motorcycles, snowmobiles, and ATVs. It is designed for hot weather and/or high-altitude riding conditions. It includes a compact, versatile, high-density polyethylene 275cc bottle, hose, clamps, mounting ties, and instructions.
3. Water Pump Cover
What is the function of a water pump cover in motorcycles? Water pump covers are an essential accessory for motorcycles because they help the water pump blades that move the liquid in the right direction without leaving the circuit. If it’s been a while since you’ve replaced your water pump cover, you may want to consider getting a new one now to avoid causing permanent damage to the engine if your water pump cover fails.
Check out this Boyesen Hy-Flo Water Pump Cover & Impeller Kit that will increase coolant flow at all RPM ranges and is 2-piece cast aluminum construction.
4. Ice Water Coolant
This Liquid Performance Ice Water Coolant is an easy and cost-effective way to provide maximum heat transfer and allows for greater horsepower without overheating the engine. This coolant is water-based and is designed for street and racing engines of all types and is AMA Pro Racing, WERA, CCS, and ASRA track approved for all race classes.
5. Oil Cooler
Why is using an oil cooler to your advantage? Oil cooler is used to cool oil which contributes to keeping the engine from overheating. If your engine overheats while on a ride, you may be left stranded and have a hefty bill from the shop to fix it. Before you go on long rides or ride in extremely hot weather, make sure your oil cooler is in good, working order. If you need to replace yours, we recommend the Pro-One Performance Oil Cooler Kits. These kits are no-gauge CNC-machined from billet aluminum and are easy to mount to frame tubes with supplied clamps and reducers.
As you’ve learned in this blog, when riding in hot temperatures, it is important to keep your radiator, coolant, and oil cool so that your bike can operate as it should. We hope these tips and products help you enjoy summer riding even more!
