Engine temp question...

Dave · 02-12-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

since those are twins, ill toss in my 2cents for reference

my 750 runs 165-170 open highway, 185-190 if i hit a long light in traffic on a hot day. rarely see 200+

dave would have the best answer, since i believe he's got one

mines a 954 but it oughtta be about the same. cold days and highways im at around 180-190, warmer and slower 210-230 is fine but not much over. i think my fan starts up in the same place as derfs, around 215. i wont even go over 45 unless its past 160

derf · 02-12-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

, warmer and slower 210-230 is fine but not much over.

I dont think I've ever seen anything over 220. The bike will continue to warm up with the fan until it hits about 220 then it levels off

Dave · 02-12-2009, 10:50 PM

i hit 230 at myrtle, hot as fuck out and inching down the highway.

Gas Man · 02-13-2009, 01:41 AM

170-210 is normal
fan on at 215/216
temp light at 229

Put in cyclelogic engine ice and it will run 20* cooler and resist the higher temps for longer.

Cutty72 · 02-13-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

170-210 is normal
fan on at 215/216
temp light at 229

Put in cyclelogic engine ice and it will run 20* cooler and resist the higher temps for longer.

My fans come on at 170...

That is on the Buell... and yes, there are 2 of them, and they are loud as hell.

SV comes on around 215 IIRC

ZUKIMON · 02-13-2009, 11:30 PM

Got in a little seat time this afternoon. I stopped in at Yamerhaw's house and left the bike idling for like....15 minutes and I watched it while it was running and it never got over 222 and the fan would kill it back down to like ??? 203 or something like that. May have been less now that I think of it, but either way, sounds like it's in the correct range and all is good.

pickle.of.doom · 02-13-2009, 11:58 PM

Yeah, you are fine. Damage won't occur until 300+ degrees. Really, only older HD air cooled bikes sitting in Daytona like traffic are at risk of melting a motor.

02-12-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i hit 230 at myrtle, hot as fuck out and inching down the highway. __________________ TWF Post whore #6

02-13-2009, 01:41 AM	#4
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	170-210 is normal fan on at 215/216 temp light at 229 Put in cyclelogic engine ice and it will run 20* cooler and resist the higher temps for longer. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-13-2009, 11:58 PM	#7
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	Yeah, you are fine. Damage won't occur until 300+ degrees. Really, only older HD air cooled bikes sitting in Daytona like traffic are at risk of melting a motor. __________________ WOS Forums

02-13-2009, 11:30 PM	#6
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Got in a little seat time this afternoon. I stopped in at Yamerhaw's house and left the bike idling for like....15 minutes and I watched it while it was running and it never got over 222 and the fan would kill it back down to like ??? 203 or something like that. May have been less now that I think of it, but either way, sounds like it's in the correct range and all is good.