BMW Motorcycle Thermostats & Parts

Your BMW Motorrad motorcycle has a thermostat for a reason. While it only serves one purpose, that's an essential one. It helps ensure that your liquid-cooled engine doesn't get overheated in summer weather -- or freeze up in winter conditions.

Essentially, it's a valve that reacts to the temperature of the liquid flowing through your engine. When that temperature gets too hot, the valve opens to allow more liquid to circulate to the radiator -- which allows the liquid to cool back down to an ideal temperature. If the liquid's too cool, the valve remains closed so that the liquid remains in the engine until the engine's reached an optimal operating temperature.

How to Spot Thermostat Problems

Unfortunately, motorcycle thermostats can eventually go bad. When that happens, your engine's not going to run at an ideal temperature. That can lead to all sorts of problems, so it's essential that you fix a failing thermostat as soon as possible. Signs of trouble include:

• Coolant leaks
• Higher-than-normal temperature readings
• Temperature fluctuations
• You hear odd noises from your motorcycle's engine
• increased fuel consumption
• Worsening exhaust emissions

Genuine OEM Thermostats Perform Best

Don’t risk your engine by ordering a subpar thermostat to replace your original. The ones that BMW Motorrad designs are made specifically for your bike and its engine, ensuring the compatible fit and trustworthy performance that you demand. Find yours right here in our online parts catalog, in stock and ready to ship. buy now and you'll complete your project in no time at all!