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by vwaudiwelder
Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Kubota Z482 enduro
Replies: 3
Views: 8660

Kubota Z482 enduro

Hello all. I have been a long time reader of this amazing website and have finally built my first (of hopefully many) diesel motorcycles. I still must powdercoat all the fabbed steel parts. I also need to see about getting this bike to somehow reach 70mph. So far I have only achieved 52 mph with the...
by vwaudiwelder
Wed Sep 02, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Turbo, Cooling & Induction Related Topics
Topic: Overheating Kubota Z482 enduro
Replies: 8
Views: 13050

Re: Overheating Kubota Z482 enduro

Hello all, I have some good news. The lower radiator hose is no longer staying at ambient temperature. The upper hose is no longer ready to burst at 230 F. Here is what I did differently: First I rerouted the hoses in the logical manner as they were initially: top radiator outlet to thermostat housi...
by vwaudiwelder
Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:48 am
Forum: Exhaust, Turbo, Cooling & Induction Related Topics
Topic: Overheating Kubota Z482 enduro
Replies: 8
Views: 13050

Overheating Kubota Z482 enduro

Hello all, I have been on this site for many, many hours gaining inspiration for my first diesel motorcycle build. It is a 200cc enduro now powered by a Kubota Z482 from a Carrier APU unit. I will most certainly post info and photos of the entire build process but first I hope that you all might ass...