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Thanks gang. I just thought the heat was a bit excessive for it being a liquid cooled bike. I cannot seem to be able to view the fan so I can't tell if it is working.

Headed down to Florida tomorrow after work so we will see how she runs.

 

Cheers.

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Hey Verner,

Considering that you have a 1.3 Liter, 4 cylinder, unshielded engine, between your legs, with open exhaust pipes running down both sides of your bike, it's a wonder that we ALL don't burst into flames!:crackup:With summertime temps running in the 80+ degree range, your bike is operating normally. If that thermostat was stuck closed, you would have coolant shooting 5 feet in the air. Some suggestions to keep the heat off of your lower body would be to give up the sandals and shorts for a good pair of jeans, thick socks, and a good pair of ankle high leather boots. Stop lugging thru town, and get that bike out on the open road where you can get some air moving across that engine. I hardly feel the heat at all when I am going 75MPH! The point is Verner, it's summertime, it's hot, and this is the price you pay to ride one of the "coolest" bikes on the planet. So "man up", put on some gear, and get that bike out on the highway mister! You never see a dog complain about how hot it is in a car, as long as he can stick his head out the window, and let his tongue hang out!

(I hope you will take this insight in the spirit in which it was meant)

Earl

 

Just an FYI. I do not ride in shorts, or sandals. Boots and jeans. Dockers if I am going to work. And yes, I was on the highway when it was 106F. And yes, it does seem to be more tolerable when I am at 75mph, I just thought the heat was a bit excessive for a liquid cooled machine.

But thanks for your comments Mr. Helpful.

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I just purchased an '07 Royal Star Venture with just under 10,000 miles on it. She is my first liquid cooled motorcycle, but I think that she is making too much engine heat as my feet are getting too warm and I am feeling more heat than I think that I should for a liquid cooled bike. Granted the ambient temperatures are a bit warm here in Georgia, but I still think she is running a bit warm. I had the coolant system flushed about three weeks ago but no change. I do not have a hot engine light at all. Would really like to get this fixed. My next step is to replace the thermostat, but looking for some advice first.

 

Thanks.

Verner