While riding down the road temp stays about 1/2 way up, even on these hot summer days in socal, outside temp around 100 deg. However as soon as I stop for more than a few seconds the needle starts to rise, it doesnt overheat but needle gets about 3/4 to 7/8 up. :-X I let it idle for about 10 minutes yesterday and it did not go any higher. the radiator fan is coming on. Should I be looking for something or is this just the nature of the beast?
Mark
Hey Racefan. I am also in SoCal, and my bike does the same, 1/2 the way up typically, on the freeways it will go down a bit because of the speeds. but when I hit traffic, the needle goes about 3/4 of the way up. it has not gone into the "red zone" yet, but I bypassed fan, and put a manual switch in.
Hi Racefan -
That's typical Vision temperature behavior. Nothing to be concerned about unless it does go into the red. The addition of a manual switch like Superfly & others have done is good since you can turn it on before the temp rises & keep things a little cooler by getting a head start on airflow through the radiator. You just need to remember to switch it on. I would likely forget so I haven't done this mod to mine.
H2O
Thnks guys
I think I can breath a little easier now :)
Mark
Where about is SoCal are you?
Superfly,
I am in the San Jacinto/Hemet area of Riverside County.
Based on your zip code I assume you are in L.A.?
Mark
Yeah, I work in Beverly Hills, I used to live in the valley but now I live out in Lancaster (ugh...) I will have my bike back on the street in about 1-2 weeks, and wanted to check out some other visions.
Superfly,
Let me know when its alive , maybe we can meet somewhere and go for a ride. :D
Sounds great, I am fixing an oil leak, just replaced my stator, RR, and I should be up in less than a week.