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Blakebird · 12-07-2010, 04:43 AM

A couple more questions about the '06 FE550E...

* Oil capacity - don't see it listed in official specs, only mentioned in the occasional oil thread at ~ 1 liter.
Is it like the KTM RFS and all in one place, or like the newer motors and in separate transmission and crankcase volumes?

* The one, large radiator - easy to put a fan kit on? Does it tend to run hot in slow technical stuff, or does that radiator do a good job?

* Battery - Is there a common upgrade similar to the KTM RFS, like swapping the Yuasa YTZ7S or YTX5L-BS battery in place of the weaker YTX4LBS. (and is there room for a bigger battery). Important if running a fan...

12-07-2010, 04:43 AM	#53
Blakebird r-u-n-n-o-f-t Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 12,199	A couple more questions about the '06 FE550E... * Oil capacity - don't see it listed in official specs, only mentioned in the occasional oil thread at ~ 1 liter. Is it like the KTM RFS and all in one place, or like the newer motors and in separate transmission and crankcase volumes? * The one, large radiator - easy to put a fan kit on? Does it tend to run hot in slow technical stuff, or does that radiator do a good job? * Battery - Is there a common upgrade similar to the KTM RFS, like swapping the Yuasa YTZ7S or YTX5L-BS battery in place of the weaker YTX4LBS. (and is there room for a bigger battery). Important if running a fan... __________________ '12 VFR 1200 . '13 TR650 Terra . IBA #11735 . 1968-present