I did try a search first but didn't come up with an answer. Today I rode my bikein 37 degrees (farenheit)weather in city traffic, (not heavy) and noticed the temp around 178 while moving and at stop lights going up to 200-215 degrees. I'd expect these temps if it was summer, but in cold winterish weather, is it cooling properly?

 

Seems a little strange mate but not too much to worry about as long as you got coolant in the over flow tank. These bikes do run warm. I had mine up to 106 c /222f before the fan comes on. Usually seems to run about 180f when its 86f air temp . Its always up and down pretty quickly when im in traffic. hope this helps mate

 

I haven't ridden in the summer so I don't have anything to compare. Temp goes down as soon as I start moving and there is fresh coolant in the overflow tank. Fan comes on around 220's too.

 

You'd think they would be cooler but those are of the norm.

 

My temp is usually around 180 when I ride for a while in 30-40 degree weather. If I run around in stop and go for a while, I see 200 sometimes to 210 degrees on brisk day. I wouldn't worry about it too much. (in fact, I just got home from a friends house (yes I rode), and it's 21 outside. Just pull the bike into the garage and it was at 189 degrees.)

 

I was surprised by the same thing, so apparantly its normal.

During summer it runs at 200 while riding and quickly jumps to 215-220 at
a stop light.
During winter (in VA my coldest ride has been around 30) it runs around 170-175 while
riding, and will jump to 215 at a longer stop light.
I figured as long as its fluctuating,and the fans kick in at 220, then everything is working !

Chris.

 

I was worried when I bought my rr, never saw that on my last bike, but you guys must be rite, its by design. I even replaced my coolant this summer with water wetter and it didnt make too much difference so it must be ok.

 

yep, i get the same readings in cold weather.look like from all the replies it's average torun hot even in winter.im having a blast getting used to, riding and cornering on the rr. such a responsive bike.if the '03-'04 areso much fun, i have to wonder what the'05-06 are like.

 

The good thing about a bike running warmer than others during the winter months is heat roll off. You can warm back up at a stop light by hugging your bike. AND the undertail exhaust (on longer rides) keeps your **** toasty too. lol.