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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Radar on April 09, 2011, 07:54:48 PM

Title: Am I over heating?
Post by: Radar on April 09, 2011, 07:54:48 PM
I think I'm overheating.

The left fan kicks in at about 224f; the right fan kicks in a couple of degrees higher. I believe the first fan should kick in nearer to 212... boiling point... Is this normal for an S4R, or should I look for a problem?

The bike runs excellent,but I'm concerned...

What is your experience?

Thanks,

Eric M.
Title: Re: Am I over heating?
Post by: battlecry on April 10, 2011, 09:37:06 AM
Boiling point should be higher under pressure.  Numbers on the dash are not necessarily accurate. 
Title: Re: Am I over heating?
Post by: needtorque on April 10, 2011, 09:56:11 AM
Must be pretty hot where you are.  I have never even reached 200 F on my S4R.  I live in South Carolina.  I have seen about 195 at the highest sitting at several lights in a row but that is rare and in over 100 F weather with lots of sunshine.  Even at that as soon as I move the temp drops nice and fast.
Title: Re: Am I over heating?
Post by: Speeddog on April 10, 2011, 10:01:09 AM
AFAIK, that's about right for fan kick-in, maybe a bit high but well within tolerances.
Title: Re: Am I over heating?
Post by: Radar on April 10, 2011, 11:12:56 AM
Speeddog,

Thanks for the info. I was checking at stand-still. I had a tractor accident resulting in a badly broken collar-bone... so I can't ride for a while. I'll be seeing you soon, though.

my best to you-

Eric M.