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BMW Motorcycle Cooling Systems

The engine that powers your motorcycle is an internal combustion engine, just like those found in most cars and trucks -- but smaller. And just like those engines, it requires cooling in order to run efficiently. The cooling system on a motorcycle is fairly simple, but needs to be maintained to prevent catastrophic overheating.

Types of Motorcycle Cooling Systems

There are two main kinds: air-cooled and liquid-cooled. Air-cooled is the simplest, and oldest, method. While not commonly used in modern bikes, older models still feature this approach. The engine casing features cooling fins that expand the housing's surface area, allowing heat to dissipate as cooler outside air rushes through. This method is cost-effective for lower power engines, and in low temperature conditions. However, since they require a richer air-fuel mix, they're less efficient, louder, and emit more pollutants.

A liquid-cooled system is the most effective and efficient solution to maintaining an ideal engine temperature. Constructed similarly to automotive cooling systems, a liquid coolant is circulated through internal piping or channels contained within the motor's crankcase. In this set-up, and external radiator holds the fluid. A pump circulates the fluid to the engine and back again, where the collected engine heat is dispersed through the radiator's fans. A liquid-cooled engine is more efficient and quieter than an air-cooled engine.

How to Spot Faulty Motorcycle Cooling Systems

Even the highest-quality cooling system can go bad. Signs of failure include:

  • Hot air emanating from your engine
  • Reduced engine power
  • Engine knocks
  • Engine begins emitting smoke
  • Odd smells coming from the engine
  • Display warning light comes on
  • Buy Genuine OEM Cooling System Parts Online

    Don't ignore these signs, or else your engine may completely seize up. Diagnosing the source of the trouble and replacing the bad part is the smart path. Buying the genuine parts that your manufacturer made specifically for your model is also wise, since they're guaranteed to fit right into place and perform as intended. Find everything you need right here in our online parts catalog, in stock and ready to ship out ASAP!

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    Thermostat
    $57.19
    Part Number: 11538562895
    Other Names: Engine Coolant Thermostat More Names
    Fan
    $435.23
    Part Number: 17401461579
    Other Names: Engine Oil Cooler Fan More Names
    Replaces: 17401460427
    Description: For vehicles with official vehicles. More Info
    Fan
    $378.42
    Part Number: 17402345099
    Other Names: Engine Oil Cooler Fan More Names
    Replaces: 17402345051
    Description: For vehicles with additional fan [X536A (+)] only applies to. More Info
    Fan
    $363.74
    Part Number: 17118528880
    Other Names: Engine Oil Cooler Fan More Names
    Replaces: 17117678285, 17117705649
    Fan
    $483.18
    Part Number: 17408541622
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Replaces: 17117708902, 17408523917
    Fan
    $363.74
    Part Number: 17111465225
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Fan
    $566.18
    Part Number: 17117697291
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Fan
    $633.68
    Part Number: 17117720095
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Fan
    $598.45
    Part Number: 17117720107
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Replaces: 17117677378, 17117720094
    Fan
    $290.31
    Part Number: 17117656030
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Description: Only for repair at the dealer's. More Info
    Notes: For vehicles with official vehicle package [X369A (+)]. More Notes
    Fan
    $683.50
    Part Number: 17117677379
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Fan
    $390.24
    Part Number: 17118525108
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Fan
    $357.89
    Part Number: 17428528784
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Fan
    $360.84
    Part Number: 17218538905
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Replaces: 17217728895
    Description: Only for repair at the dealer's. More Info
    Notes: For vehicles with official vehicle package [X369A (+)]. More Notes
    Fan
    $492.89
    Part Number: 17428356815
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan More Names
    Fan Housing With Fan
    $390.24
    Part Number: 17428523118
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: Required for repair. More Info
    Fan Housing With Fan
    $369.68
    Part Number: 17119898678
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Replaces: 17118565243
    Fan Shroud
    $37.34
    Part Number: 17112345235
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: Only applies to. More Info
    Fan Shroud
    $37.34
    Part Number: 17217728232
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: Only for repair at the dealer's. More Info
    Notes: Only applies to. More Notes
    Fan Shroud
    $13.76
    Part Number: 17117703038
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Fan Shroud
    $13.43
    Part Number: 17117713359
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Fan Shroud
    $36.26
    Part Number: 17428528785
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: Only applies to. More Info
    Fan Shroud
    $44.28
    Part Number: 46637690869
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: Only for repair at the dealer's. More Info
    Notes: Only applies to. More Notes
    Fan Wheel
    $31.29
    Part Number: 12311459036
    Other Names: Alternator Fan More Names
    Fan Shroud
    $37.34
    Part Number: 46637651900
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: For vehicles with official vehicle package [X369A (+)]. More Info
    Fan Shroud Left
    $37.34
    Part Number: 17111464986
    Options: Left
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Fan Housing Right
    $37.34
    Part Number: 17111464987
    Options: Right
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Upper Part Of Additional Fan Housing
    $166.15
    Part Number: 46632317079
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: For vehicles with additional fan [X536A (+)]. More Info
    Bottom Part Of Additional Fan Housing
    $210.50
    Part Number: 46632317080
    Other Names: Engine Cooling Fan Shroud More Names
    Description: For vehicles with official vehicle package [X369A (+)]. More Info
    Expansion Tank
    $64.59
    Part Number: 17117718553
    Description: Required for repair. More Info
    Expansion Tank
    $68.18
    Part Number: 17111465285
    Replaces: 17111464969
    Expansion Tank
    $68.70
    Part Number: 17117696779
    Replaces: 17117708780
    Expansion Tank
    $58.70
    Part Number: 17128523489
    Description: Required for repair. More Info
    Expansion Tank
    $60.88
    Part Number: 17117696778
    Replaces: 17117706674
    Expansion Tank
    $58.58
    Part Number: 17139480180
    Other Names: Superseded More Names
    Replaces: 17138565244
    Expansion Tank
    $136.81
    Part Number: 17117699540
    Description: Only applies to. More Info
    Expansion Tank
    $53.12
    Part Number: 17118525449
    Replaces: 17117678286
    Expansion Tank
    $86.82
    Part Number: 17119467741
    Replaces: 17117724711
    Expansion Tank
    $71.74
    Part Number: 17138566620
    Replaces: 17128545627
    Bracket, Expansion Tank, Rear
    $28.31
    Part Number: 34317729042
    Options: Rear
    Other Names: Bracket, Expansion Tank, More Names
    Hose For Expansion Tank
    $31.48
    Part Number: 17119467742
    Other Names: Superseded More Names
    Replaces: 17127723647
    Bracket Expansion Tank
    $22.81
    Part Number: 32727719817
    Description: Important notice: observe service information bulletin 03/2012!. More Info
    Notes: Only for repair at the dealer's. More Notes
    Expansion Tank, Smoked Glass
    $87.88
    Part Number: 32727723730
    Other Names: Expansion Tank, Smoked Gl More Names
    Replaces: 32727704762
    Expansion Tank, Smoked Glass
    $87.88
    Part Number: 32727728847
    Other Names: Expansion Tank, Smoked Gl More Names
    Replaces: 32727719835, 32727721118
    Description: Important notice: observe service information bulletin 03/2012!. More Info
    Bracket, Expansion Tank, Rear
    $18.88
    Part Number: 34318544714
    Options: Rear
    Other Names: Bracket, Expansion Tank, More Names
    Water Pump
    $359.26
    Part Number: 11517724452
    Replaces: 11517702425
    Water Pump
    $411.50
    Part Number: 11518569272
    Replaces: 11517721959, 11518544999
    Cover Expansion Tank Brake, Front
    $154.00
    Part Number: 32721539643
    Options: Front
    Other Names: Cover Expansion Tank Brak More Names
    Water Pump
    $411.50
    Part Number: 11518529879
    Description: Required for repair. More Info
    Water Pump
    $411.50
    Part Number: 11518545699
    Replaces: 11517720965
    Cover / Water Pump, Right
    $277.77
    Part Number: 11149457717
    Options: Right
    Replaces: 11147722698, 11148535004
    Housing, Water Pump, Black
    $127.45
    Part Number: 11517666524
    Other Names: Housing, Water Pump, Blac More Names
    Water Pump Housing, Black
    $127.45
    Part Number: 11518531161
    Replaces: 11517711157
    Cover Expansion Tank Option 719 - Classic
    $76.00
    Part Number: 77222462945
    Other Names: Cover Expansion Tank Opti More Names
    Water Pump Pliers
    $26.34
    Part Number: 71111179522
    Replaces: 71111179332, 71111237862, 71119092709
    Gasket Set For Water Pump
    $30.02
    Part Number: 11417728408
    Other Names: Engine Water Pump Gasket Kit More Names
    Housing, Water Pump, Black
    $127.45
    Part Number: 11517700195
    Other Names: Housing, Water Pump, Blac More Names

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