Motorcycle Thermostats & Housings
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Stant®OE Type Thermostat (13868)OE Type Thermostat by Stant®. Without Installation Tool. With Jiggle Pin. OE Quality. Get fast engine warm-up and dependable engine operating temperature with a Stant thermostat. Stant’s exclusive ELAC® Thermostat Cutaway heat motor...Quality construction ensures exact fit and prolonged service life.Stainless steel bridge with channel-design for strength and rigidity.$5.12 - ACDelco®Professional™ Engine Coolant Thermostat (12T24D)Professional™ Engine Coolant Thermostat by ACDelco®. Temperature: 180 Degree. ACDelco has a Thermostat and Cap for most GM vehicles on the road today. Engineered to work with your car, truck or SUV, ACDelco Professional Thermostats...Heavier-duty components and greater flow rates than standard-line thermostatsDesigned to be OE-like$6.57Save: $0.99 (15%)$5.58
- Gates®Engine Coolant OE Type Thermostat (33488)Engine Coolant OE Type Thermostat by Gates®. If you want to keep your vehicle safe on the road for many years to come, go with this Gates product. Developed with the utmost attention to detail and manufactured from the highest quality...Great design and functionMade from sturdy materials$9.22
- Gates®Radiator Coolant Hose Flange (CO34895)Radiator Coolant Hose Flange by Gates®. If you want to keep your vehicle safe on the road for many years to come, go with this Gates product. Developed with the utmost attention to detail and manufactured from the highest quality...Advanced weld process guarantees consistent, long-lasting performanceTop quality materials and improved seal design provide leak-free service$20.87
- Gates®Radiator Coolant Hose Flange (CO34897)Radiator Coolant Hose Flange (CO34897) by Gates®. If you want to keep your vehicle safe on the road for many years to come, go with this Gates product. Developed with the utmost attention to detail and manufactured from the highest...Advanced weld process guarantees consistent, long-lasting performanceTop quality materials and improved seal design provide leak-free service$8.85
- Gates®Radiator Coolant Hose Flange (CO34896)Radiator Coolant Hose Flange (CO34896) by Gates®. If you want to keep your vehicle safe on the road for many years to come, go with this Gates product. Developed with the utmost attention to detail and manufactured from the highest...Advanced weld process guarantees consistent, long-lasting performanceTop quality materials and improved seal design provide leak-free service$34.01
- WSM®Thermostat (775-230)Thermostat by WSM®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials using...Stringently tested with the highest quality standardsBuilt for long-lasting dependability and unmatched quality$33.58
The engine of your motorcycle is engineered to provide maximum power output and perform at its peak, while running safely, within a narrow temperature range, around 200°F. However, your engine isn’t always working at an optimum temperature. When you start the engine on a cold day, you want it to get warm as soon as possible, and, vise versa, when idling in traffic on a hot summer day, you want it to cool on its own quickly and efficiently. The thermostat is responsible to keep this under control. It helps the engine heat up promptly and then helps keep it at a certain working temperature.
When your engine is not warmed up, the thermostat remains closed and no coolant circulates through the engine. As soon as the engine reaches its operating temperature, the thermostat begins to open and forces the cooling fluid to move through the radiator. And when the engine temperature goes over the normal level, the thermostat guides the fluid through your radiator to cool it down. All this is possible thanks to the design of the thermostat, and, more particularly, the cylinder inside its housing, which is usually filled with wax that starts to melt at temperatures around 180°F. When the wax melts, it expands considerably and pushes the rod out of the cylinder, as a result forcing the valve to open.
The proper functioning of the thermostat is critical for safe and efficient engine operation. If it opens too early, your engine will run inefficiently, which will result in increased fuel consumption and reduced performance. On the other hand, if the thermostat doesn’t open at the required temperature, your engine may get overheated and begin ruining itself. That’s why it is very important to check the condition of your thermostat from time to time. If your engine gets warm longer than usual or it overheats, it’s time to inspect your thermostat. Timely replacement of a faulty thermostat will help you prolong the service life of your engine, reduce its emissions, and thus enjoy more rides on your bike.
