u/-DawnPatrol

So I posted here recently about some cooling issues I've been having with a 1999 I bought recently. I want to state, the bike was like this when I bought it, and it is my first KLR so I'm just noticing this issue today, after over 500 miles of riding, two oil changes, and two coolant changes. I also replaced the thermostat, and checked the impeller bolt.

Am I correct that the coolant hoses are not running to the correct ports?

If so, what kind of damage did this bike take over the last 500ish miles?

I'm kind of in awe, if it is in fact the case that these hoses are switched.

Well, I was out for a ride on my dirt bike and found this set of Merrells on the curb in front of a house that's getting renovated. They are in great shape with the exception of the cleanliness, and shockingly, my size. They appear to have been left in the rain for a few days, and had some creepy crawlies living inside. And prior to that I would guess they were stored in a dirt basement without climate control.

Regardless, they should be an excellent retro day boot and as such I am determined to return them to their former glory.

Any suggestions? I'm most worried about getting the interior as clean as humanly possible.