zx9rcr500r
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posted April 22, 2005 08:46 PM
How hot?
Today I was stuck in traffic stop go stop go. I noticed my temp gauge. 100c no biggie, 103c ok I have seen that before 106c hmmm , 109c wtf? 114c / 237f when I finally got moving.Is this normal? It was only 24c/ 75f today.
  
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bluedevil
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posted April 22, 2005 11:20 PM
I go into the 200's all the time at that temp. but 237 is off the charts. You got problems. I wouldn't ride the bike again until the coolant is flushed and you might want to invest like I am getting ready to do in a Muzzy aftermarket raidiator fan for only $35 it lowers the temps by 10 degrees.
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zx9rcr500r
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posted April 23, 2005 06:25 AM
Coolant flushed? It's less than a year old. I will talk to the stealership. Maybe they have heard of such problems. That's what warranty is all about. Thanx for letting me know what is normal.
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dougmeyer
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posted April 23, 2005 07:01 AM
If it doesn't pop the cap, and the overflow bottle is empty upon cool-off . No worries. 230F is not uncommon in today's emission certified vehicles. Having seen the temp data on turbo drag race engines, and subsequently the pistons and bores - well, they can get ALOT hotter if things aren't going well before damage appears.
Doug
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zx9rcr500r
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posted April 23, 2005 07:04 AM
Thanx Doug.
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