Picking up my first husky thumper!

I'm Picking up an 06 TC510 soon, I am so excited! Now I can use the 510 for long distance riding in the bush. The 125 is becoming too pretty, so she will strictly stay on the tracks for good now. For 3,200 on a 510, it will need some loving and I am ok with that. I should probably make a joke and create a team decal ''006'', I have a huge fudge for 06 huskies and now I have 2!

When I saw the bike started up from the previous owner the T-connector was seeping rad fluid, I can find an oem, but are there any stronger aftermarket ones that will not start the problem again?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frWCM71lc6k

Uptite y connector was the hot ticket, also heard of guys going to hardware store and getting brass, or copper y fitting.

I just tried looking for the Y connector from Uptite, it's all updated ktmbergvarnas. Are all Y connectors the same fitment if any bike as them, Zip-Ty has one for suzuki/honda, not sure if the hose is the same diameter for it? I can see why they chosed copper because the water tanks have them for housing.

If for some crazy reason Zip Ty does not know, I would call Bills Cycles ( he is in the market place on this site), or Halls Cycles.

Just go to the hardware store and get a copper "T" for under 10 bucks and you will be fine.

well at least you saw it start, it could have played dead like the FCR huskies I know. Although I'm sure that 125 kicks to life like a wet dream. Nice ride otherwise.

Copper fitting it is then. Also I noticed there was a mesh screen behind the air filter? I thought it was another dirt/grit protector, but apparently it's for backfire protection(owner didn't have the manual, had to research). I haven't rode the bike yet so i wouldn't know how rich or lean it is yet, more so concerned about doing a thorough check and replace what's on the priority list first.

Previous owner couldn't tell me when or how many hours was on the valves/crank/piston/cam chain or even checked, bike fires up tight with no unusual sounds. I rather play it safe than get stranded out in Timbucktoo. Hour meter is on the way.

Uptites Y is the way to go. splits it for better flow. 1 - 714 - 540 - 2920 keep the mesh screen. it is there for a reason.