Coolant heated bars
I got some messages about making these coolant bars that i made up last season. So here's a breakdown on what I did
-used some 5/16 hose for inside of the bars or maybe was 1/4" , drill an tap 1/8" npt centre of bars, fill centre section with some epoxy or hi-temp silicone an plug (you probably could get away without using the internal line and plugging the center section but i like the idea of forcing the coolant to the ends of the bars)
-drill an tap for 1/4" npt holes for inlet an outlet on bars, plug an weld ends of bars an drill an tap as required for barkbusters etc (i used a 1" aluminum plug in ends and welded then drill/tap)
- used a 1/4" ball valve off the thermostat bypass a couple fittings an some AN braided brake or fuel line for inlet and return to and from bars. I used 22" long lines, this will vary depending on bar/riser set-up
Cost me about $150 in parts an couple hours of my time money well spent! Nothing like hot hands riding
Here's a couple pics
Also should add I tried ame electric grips for a few seasons on a couple different Yzs and they barely put out any heat at all. Maybe my stator want big enough? These coolant bars will almost burn your hands spring riding or warm days if you don't pinch in the flow. By far the best mod I've done to a snow bike
