any replys, thanks ahead of time..
96 900rr, gauge runs more to the right of the white line,, often just below the red mark{fan cuts on}
cleaned out cooling system, replaced radiator cap, checked all lines, and overflow.even installed new waterpump.
if its 80 degrees plus , shes running hot.. {without using the button}. now using the juice, she gets hot really fast.
what do you all think?? is a larger radiator nessesary, or possibly thermostat issues,
thanks love to post a photo or two, but camera is 7megapix.
michael

 

Hello & Welcome!!

Check the rr forums....did u ever flush the coolant?

 

just refound this post ,, thanks for the reply,.,.
yes 2 times..{long story}
possibility thermostat clogged/malfunctioning? ya think?
and if yes is it located at the base/ block/head leading into the radiator kind of like a car? have
had every hose/pump/ect.. removed except for what looks like maybe an attachment bolted to side i'm
describing,.,.
thansk
again michael

 

this is just an outside guess if it isn't the thermostat, has the bike ever had the wrong antifreeze in it? It could have cause some 'goo' to form, also just plain old corrosion can wreck the ability of a radiator to exchange heat. Good luck.

edit added
Did the old water pump maybe send off some bits and pieces to clog the radiator? I seen that happen on a late 90s BMW with a plastic impellor.

 

fishfryer location of thermostat ,,,am i correct in prior post as to location?
antifreeze, dont think so. when firing her up cap removed flow "looks" good, moves/changes with rpm's.
as for waterpump/pieces. no impeller is metal.
any other thoughts ? keep em coming.
thanks again.

 

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