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04-05-16, 12:25 PM
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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? |
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04-05-16, 02:14 PM
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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.
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04-05-16, 05:11 PM
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Re: Faulty Thermostat?
Sounds like it's opening.
Pre K7 by any chance? They seem to run hotter than the later twin sparks. |
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05-05-16, 05:25 AM
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Re: Faulty Thermostat?
Yes single spark k6.
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05-05-16, 05:49 PM
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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.
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05-05-16, 07:05 PM
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Re: Faulty Thermostat?
Sounds normal to me
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