【SP Takegawa】Thermostat Unit Review
Fits: HONDA BENLY50CD90, KAWASAKI D-TRACKER125, KAWASAKI KSR110, KAWASAKI KLX125, KAWASAKI KLX110, SUZUKI ADDRESSV125, HONDA CBR250R, HONDA DREAM50, HONDA DAX, Others , HONDA MONKEY, HONDA GORILLA, HONDA CRF50F, HONDA MAGNA50, HONDA Ape50, HONDA Ape100, HONDA XR50R, HONDA XR50 Motard, HONDA XR100 Motard
Turn off the thermostat
I think it's very good
It is great because the oil does not turn to the oil cooler unless the temperature rises, so it does not get too cold.
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I just installed Takegawa Thermo, so I don't know the effect yet. View detail
Recommended!
It's a great costumer!
Do you think it will open at about 70 degrees Celsius?
If you want to add an oil cooler, by all means!
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Perfecting the Oil Cooler System on the Grom
About quality and texture: I am happy with the quality of the thermostat unit from SP Takegawa, a very compact design with beautifully finished parts from the machined aluminum housing to the alloy springs. About the feeling of use: I feel my oil cooler system on the Grom is now perfect. After adding the larger SP Takegawa oil cooler the engine was slow to make it to the correct operating temperature but now with the thermostat installed that temperature is achived much earlier and then maintained once the thermostat opens to allow the oil cooler to operate. Products to buy together: Some form of way to mount the thermostat unit into your engine oil system is required to purchase along side the thermostat unit. Either a SP Takegawa clutch cover or a inline thermo unit kit is needed. Difficulty of installation: The process to install takes about 5 minutes, just needed to remove the thermostat hole cap and oil hole plug before installing the thermostat unit. Not difficult to do. Cost performance and comparison with other products: Good costing as you are receiving a very useful part that has been well designed with quality finishes and don't see other brands like Kitaco offering a part like this for their oil cooler systems. About shipping and packaging: The faster shipping options are too expensive for myself so I just have to wait for my part to arrive via sea freight. Webike kept me updated on the status of my order up to when it shipped. The parcel arrived within the expected date range and was well packaged with no chance of the part being damaged. Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing: I find the thermostat unit be to neccessary in the cooler months of the year here in Australia but definitely not needed in the summer months. View detail
Over cool prevention
It will probably be left open in the summer when I'm writing my impressions, so I'm wondering if we'll see the effect when it gets colder...
For now, we'll just have to wait and see.
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Thermostat Unit from SP Takegawa
* About quality and texture, The main body is machined aluminium finished in a striking gold anodizing while the operating components are made up of a springs. * About the feeling of use, The thermostat has worked great in these colder winter months to keep the oil cooler from operating until it maybe required on a longer ride. * Products to buy together, You must already own the SP Takegawa clutch cover if you a looking at purchasing the thermostat unit but did you know about the oil hose line kit which allows oil flow to the head to also pass through the oil element, Another nice addition. * Difficulty of installation, When installing the thermostat unit you will need to remove the oil hole plug from beneath the thermostat hole cap for the thermostat to fix and operate correctly. The process was completed in 5 minutes with no difficultly. * Cost performance and comparison with other products, This part is specific to the SP Takegawa clutch cover so there are no other brands making this part. If you consider that it is protecting thousands of dollars worth of engine parts I see the the cost as extemely well priced. * About shipping and packaging, I am happy to wait 6 weeks on average for my parts to arrive in Sydney Australia via Webike's sea freight which comes with tracking and insurance so I know I'm covered in case something was to go wrong but with there outstanding bubble wrapping and boxing there have been no problems. * Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing, Definiety worth purchasing if you have a BBK with an oil cooler but also do short trips on your motorcycle. Use the product reviews to assist in making a decision on your purchase. View detail