Temp readings going up and down - SV650.org

31-07-13, 07:02 AM

Hi,

Was riding my SV to work this morning, 49km trip, and it was about 5 degrees. I was travelling at about 130km/h and noticed the temp reading was sitting at about 75 degrees. Then it went to 76 and I thought huh, so I kept an eye on it and sure enough in the space of about 5 seconds it hit 77 then 78. Then it went down to 77, 76, 74, 73, 72 in about 4 seconds. Then again it climbed to 78 in about 8-10 seconds and again, it went back down to 72 quicker than it went up.

I then dropped by speed to 100km/h and checked again and sure enough, the same thing happened.

I'm not sure if this is normal, or if the cold air outside was messing with the readings somehow? It's the first time I have taken the bike out in Winter at this temp...maybe she was just not happy?

Anyway....not sure if this is normal for SV650S models (K7)...if it's not, could there be a problem and what could the problem be? Bike otherwise rides 100%, no issues...

MJC-DEV · 31-07-13, 07:09 AM

Funny, that this has just been asked (and answered) over in Bike talk about 2 days ago.
Have a look but changing about 10 to 15C is normal for an SV.

31-07-13, 07:40 AM

Thanks! Let me take a look...and here I thought I had a unique issue, guess not!

EDIT: Here is the thread for anyone else, with some replies. FYI - temp fluctuations are perfectly normal in recommended operating temperature range

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=201990

31-07-13, 11:32 AM

If it fluctuates wildly, it can also be a sign of air being trapped in the cooling system - easy enough to bleed it out.

31-07-13, 07:02 AM	#1
BigV Guest Posts: n/a	Temp readings going up and down Hi, Was riding my SV to work this morning, 49km trip, and it was about 5 degrees. I was travelling at about 130km/h and noticed the temp reading was sitting at about 75 degrees. Then it went to 76 and I thought huh, so I kept an eye on it and sure enough in the space of about 5 seconds it hit 77 then 78. Then it went down to 77, 76, 74, 73, 72 in about 4 seconds. Then again it climbed to 78 in about 8-10 seconds and again, it went back down to 72 quicker than it went up. I then dropped by speed to 100km/h and checked again and sure enough, the same thing happened. I'm not sure if this is normal, or if the cold air outside was messing with the readings somehow? It's the first time I have taken the bike out in Winter at this temp...maybe she was just not happy? Anyway....not sure if this is normal for SV650S models (K7)...if it's not, could there be a problem and what could the problem be? Bike otherwise rides 100%, no issues...

31-07-13, 07:09 AM	#2
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Temp readings going up and down Funny, that this has just been asked (and answered) over in Bike talk about 2 days ago. Have a look but changing about 10 to 15C is normal for an SV. __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers Last edited by MJC-DEV; 31-07-13 at 02:01 PM. Reason: typo

31-07-13, 07:40 AM	#3
BigV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Temp readings going up and down Thanks! Let me take a look...and here I thought I had a unique issue, guess not! EDIT: Here is the thread for anyone else, with some replies. FYI - temp fluctuations are perfectly normal in recommended operating temperature range http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=201990 Last edited by BigV; 31-07-13 at 07:49 AM.

31-07-13, 11:32 AM	#4
instigator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Temp readings going up and down If it fluctuates wildly, it can also be a sign of air being trapped in the cooling system - easy enough to bleed it out.

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