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AlexAdams

04-05-16 12:25 PM

Faulty Thermostat?

I've not seen any posts on here about thermostats failing, but I think mine is lazy which is a tad surprising as my bike is very low mileage (4k). From setting off the temp gets to 94°C in a reasonable time before dropping to slightly under 80°C but then continues to go up and down between 80°C & 94°C.

Normal, or new stat needed before it leaves me cooking & stranded?

ophic

04-05-16 02:14 PM

Re: Faulty Thermostat?

Mine does that on the motorway. I assume it's normal cycling of the thermostat, as it essentially has 2 positions, open and closed.

Red ones

04-05-16 05:11 PM

Re: Faulty Thermostat?

Sounds like it's opening.

Pre K7 by any chance? They seem to run hotter than the later twin sparks.

AlexAdams

05-05-16 05:25 AM

Re: Faulty Thermostat?

Yes single spark k6.

Toooldtodie

05-05-16 05:49 PM

Re: Faulty Thermostat?

Mine does that rockets up then falls like a stone through a wet paper bag. I hate wet paper bags (quote Marvin the paranoid android).
Learn to ignore it... works for me.

Red ones

05-05-16 07:05 PM

Re: Faulty Thermostat?

Sounds normal to me

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