Engine temp question...

ZUKIMON · 02-12-2009, 08:31 PM

What would be considered normal operating temps on a 929? Reason I ask, I have never had a bike with a temp guage before now, and I am just curious as to what the temp range should be. I do have the FSM on my computer, but that thing is hard to search through in .pdf form.

Cutty72 · 02-12-2009, 09:16 PM

My guess... around 190-200

My SV runs around 180 open highway up to 210 on a hot day in town.

My 1125 runs around 200 all the time.

Dnyce · 02-12-2009, 09:23 PM

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

ZUKIMON · 02-12-2009, 09:28 PM

That's interesting. From my memory, I have seen it up to around 210 or maybe a little more in heavy traffic and I was kind of starting to worry about it being that high. I never heard any pinging at all (not even sure if I could on this engine or not) and the fan was on for sure. Hopefully Ed will post up on this one. (I'm not sure who he is yet, but I do appreciate any and all help on this.)

derf · 02-12-2009, 09:38 PM

my 919's fan starts up at 215, but normal is in the 170-190 range

pickle.of.doom · 02-12-2009, 10:09 PM

Hell, my fan doesn't even kick on til 220.

Dave · 02-12-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

02-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Engine temp question... What would be considered normal operating temps on a 929? Reason I ask, I have never had a bike with a temp guage before now, and I am just curious as to what the temp range should be. I do have the FSM on my computer, but that thing is hard to search through in .pdf form.

02-12-2009, 09:23 PM	#3
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	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 __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

02-12-2009, 09:38 PM	#5
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	my 919's fan starts up at 215, but normal is in the 170-190 range __________________

02-12-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	Hell, my fan doesn't even kick on til 220. __________________ WOS Forums

02-12-2009, 10:50 PM	#9
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

02-12-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	That's interesting. From my memory, I have seen it up to around 210 or maybe a little more in heavy traffic and I was kind of starting to worry about it being that high. I never heard any pinging at all (not even sure if I could on this engine or not) and the fan was on for sure. Hopefully Ed will post up on this one. (I'm not sure who he is yet, but I do appreciate any and all help on this.)

02-13-2009, 01:41 AM	#10
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