| Author | Message | ||
     Obiewan |
Don't know about you guys, but the temp here is 102 actual temp, heat index 112. My fan runs on high all the time when the temp gets that high. XB12R 2004. I'm looking for an external temp indicator to add. Anyone out there using one that they like? | ||
| Teeps |
The fan running at W.O.T. is a good thing. And, far as knowing actual temperature. The fan turns "on" at 428F. I don't want to know how much hot it's running... There are a couple of threads about oil temp indicators. Here's one: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/575594.html | ||
| Boliver |
It is 100+ right now as well in Oklahoma.My fan only comes on when I sit in traffic.It will come on when I shut it off after my 15 mile ride home from work.But it does NOT come on until I shut the bike off.I have my headers wrapped and I also have a Right side scoop from americansportbike.com btw: I wrapped my headers without taking them off.When the weather is this hot there isn't much fun in riding but my efforts seem to have made a substantial difference in the heat coming off the motor.Best of luck!! | ||
| Torq |
South Florida is not always as hot as some of you guys are seeing(100 pretty much never occurs) but our humidity will usually beat just about all of you guys. My 05 XBScg's fan comes on about 10 minutes into a ride in summer and usually stays on until about 5 minutes after shutoff. the only time it shuts off is if I'm doing 60+mph for any length of time and then it just barely cycles. It has been like this since 05 and 30k+ miles. I consider it normal, it doesn't ping,knock or lose any real noticeable power as compared to "our" winter. Obie, BTW, my primary cover repair is still valid, thanks for that  | ||
| Obiewan |
Torq, I'm glad that primary cover fix is working for ya. Mine is solid as a rock still. Did you take some pictures of it? I would love to see them. It's been so damn hot here in Dothan Alabama, it's hard to ride in town. Stop lights are hell.  | ||
| Obiewan |
Teeps, Thanks for the link. My wife has one of those temp thingys..... LOL.. I'll send photos. | ||
| Nuerburgringer |
I live in Central California, and +100F is the norm. I'm personally thrilled that my fan runs all the time. Been operating the bike that way since 2003 with no ill effects, including +100F racetracks. And I agree, I don't *want* to know the actual temperature; satisfied that the bike is functioning well within its design perimeters. Just ride the thing, and save your "worries" for crises more critical. Your bike can handle the heat. | ||
| Terrys1980 |
I am in South Louisiana and my fan only comes on when in traffic. The temperature has been 100+ for a while now. The fan on temp is 170C or 338F. The temp sensor is on the rear cylinder and does not measure oil temp. | ||
| Dhays1775 |
these bikes are designed a hell of a lot better than the one i used to ride. my dad and i would go on poker runs back in ohio. it was hot enough that the gas in the tanks was boiling as we sat it the lights. the old shovel heads ran like champs. the temps don't matter as long as the fan is running and everything is alright. if you hear the gas boiling inside the frame, i think you've done something pretty amazing.  | ||
| Torq |
Obie, I'm not the pics sort of guy...besides my repair was not nearly as clean as yours...no lathe just alot of patience with a cut off wheel and a hand grinder  but who can argue with a garage fix after 12k miles. if I dont get my riding in before 10am or after 7pm chances are I'll overheat before my XB will...our temps may never reach 100 but the "feels like index" easily hits triple digits daily and to anyone who's been to South Florida can attest there are not many curvy roads and no mountains to maintain any type of spirited pace, just a lot of traffic lights and long straight highways with plenty of the city's finest waiting for an excuse. |
