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So I baught a 2015 Ktm sxf 250 it came with larger aftermarket radiators. Last time I was at the track (wareham MX) I noticed a couple drops of fluid dripping from radiator overflow line not like a huge boil over there was no steaming or anything just some fluid dripping on header.., due to Ktm routing the overflow line in the frame wich empties on top of exhaust header.(stupid) my question is the cap that's on there now is 1.8 bar can I go with a 2.1 my local shops sells 2 one is 1.3 bar and the other is 2.1 wich one should I put on. Trying to figure out why I'm loosing coolant... Bad cap?? Not enough air flow ( radiator guards) ? Bad pump? I have checked everything but cap.. All seems good so leaning towards cap. Can I ruin motor by running too high psi cap?(2.1)?? I heard ktms run hot. anyone had similar problem?? I value you guys opinion so any advice would be appreciated
Paw Paw
If you overfill your radiator it will spit a little out also.
I am currently building a sidecar to race in a 3 hour long beach race, deep, wet sand running a KX500 motor and have gone from a 1.1 stock to a 1.4 last year ( we still boiled over ) so am going up to a 1.8 this year but I'm replacing the water pump seal and cover gasket, running new silicone hoses on the motor and new heavy duty auto hose from the motor across to the rad that is mounted on the front of the sidecar. I have also fitted an electric fan to assist in cooling during slow running, a lot of factory 250fs run fans in hot weather, you could look into this option.
I have been doing a lot of research in this area the last month or so, hope this helps you out.
The Shop
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