Install a lower radiator shroud for a 2003 650 on your 2002. It's about 1 inch longer and blocks off the bottom of the radiator a lot better. This helps keep mud from splashing up into the lower part of the radiator.
Takes about 5 min to swap out, part #49125-1087, Price - $6.71
Radiator Shroud Pics
Bill

 

Good info. I ordered one.

 

Ok, I want one - where did you all order yours from. My dealer sucks for parts so I rather order it in.
Thanks!

 

I ordered it right from www.ronayers.com along with 2 fender trims. It was all quite inexpensive.

Just look up the P/N on buykawasaki.com and then order the part from ronayers.

 

Is this the lower shroud that I just had to remove when I mounted my winch??

 

Code54.......
Check out MR Cycles
Give them a call......I've always got great service (usually get my order in 3-4 days max). They are in Asheville, NC.

Thumpin650.......
It could be.....check out my picture link in the first post, I've got both of them in the picture.
Bill

 

I just thought of something new to help keep it a little cooler. I'm going to try and fashion a heatshield to go infront of the head pipe. I just have to look in to how I can mount it. Has anyone else tried this yet?

 

50/50 coolant/water helps. Coolant additive helps.
The heat wrap on the front exhaust pipe helps.
A high pressure radiator cap helps (reduces micro bubbles at hot spots, increases heat transfer from head).
Making sure it doesn't run lean, especially the needle setting helps keep it running cooler.
Making holes in the inner fender shield to increase low speed air flow also helps.
Retarded timing causes extra heat. The CDI will fix that.

 

Nyroc where are you finding the trim at? Last night I got my black trim got on a branch and it riped right off the quad and also cracked my green plastic.

 

I found the p/n at buykawasaki.com, then I ordered it from www.ronayers.com