98 superhawk not warming up
04-09-2012 | 10:16 AM
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Squid
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98 superhawk not warming up
im guessing this is a thermostat but being unfamiliar with this bike couldnt hurt to ask this bike rarely hits temp riding ive only seen it warm up once it was sitting still in garage and took over 15mins also what are you guys cruising rpms unfamiliar w/vtwin rocket and it seems a little off so anyone that could respond with a speed,rpm,and gear they were in thanks ahead of time
04-09-2012 | 11:28 AM
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Superstock
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In FWY traffic between 2800 and 4500 depends on permissible speed...I find the slower you go the more the bike heats up, If I can just cruise at 80mph and its not exceptionally cold or hot out the bike will stay around 170-175F
04-09-2012 | 02:50 PM
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SuperSport
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It can take a bit to warm up. I have a 20 minute commute and I usually don't see the needle move until about 5 minutes in, and that's after it idles for 5-10 minutes in the drive way.
I keep my rpms between 4k and 5k for cruising no matter what gear, I'm right at 4500 rpms in 4th gear doing about 60 mph (65 indicated). For hard riding I stay between 5k and redline.
I keep my rpms between 4k and 5k for cruising no matter what gear, I'm right at 4500 rpms in 4th gear doing about 60 mph (65 indicated). For hard riding I stay between 5k and redline.
04-09-2012 | 04:39 PM
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MotoGP
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: NYC
No way is it not warming up. You either have a guage issue or not enuff coolant to even touch the sensor.
I have no thermostat at all (full flow always) and mine STILL runs hot. Unless its 15* and you get right on the highway at 70 it is most likely warming
Check your coolant
I have no thermostat at all (full flow always) and mine STILL runs hot. Unless its 15* and you get right on the highway at 70 it is most likely warming
Check your coolant
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