cooling system

[Tonyunn]

After changing the fluid a couple of months ago and finally getting the system working I noticed a few traces of white dried powder on the clutch case cover, I then redid everything and checked for leaks, I now don't have any but the temperature seems to climb form 76 to 80 odd really quickly and then comes down again when I get going.

Basically am I over thinking it and this is what the bike does or am I short of fluid in the reservoir which I will check again tonight.

One thing do you check the fluid on the level i.e. Abba stand or side stand.

As ever any thoughts would be appreciated

[randomsquid]

the temperature seems to climb form 76 to 80 odd really quickly and then comes down again when I get going

On mine 76 is the temp it sits at in clean air (not trying to get past a milk wagon) at a reasonable open road speed, say 50 and up. I've had it slightly lower by forcing a metric fuckload of air in the front, on private land, obviously. Mine also happily wanders upwards if going slowly or traipsing through cities. Yours sounds completely normal to me.

[fatboy]

Mine is likewise, temp rises very quickly when dawdling amongst the sheep, clean air space it will stay 76/77, when the rads get some extreme ventilation I see 74.
As long as the fans kick it at around 99 don't worry.
Standard setting for the temp switch is fans ON at 98/99 and OFF at 95

[TwinkietheKid]

In the desert of Nevada, I have seen 105° in traffic. It drops back down into the 90s after getting moving again. Without harm to the engine it seems.

[Tonyunn]

Cheers for that,feel better now.

[D-Rider]

In the desert of Nevada, I have seen 105° in traffic.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Think you might be safe Tony !