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01-03-12, 01:26 PM
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Thermostat removal?
After finding out my bike is running rich (only getting around 33mpg) i checked the coolant as recommended by the garage. thats sorted so on to the next thing on the list - the thermostat.
Basically i want to know: Is it easy to do i.e. get in and out? Is there any useful tips regarding the removing and putting back in of the air box and throttle body? |
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01-03-12, 06:21 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
Not sure if this is normal either - not far from home noticed my temp on the speedo and it read 101 degrees. set off and within 200 yards it had dropped to 71 and i was only doing 30
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03-03-12, 04:09 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
Can anyone help me on this one?
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03-03-12, 04:34 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
What does it drop to when cruising?
They're a bit of a git to get at.
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04-03-12, 01:24 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
Its in the 70's or 80's, but its drinking fuel big time. Did a dyno test and its running rich, someone else suggested the fan isn't coming on which might be right bit not sure how to check it
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04-03-12, 01:47 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
what year is your bike?
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04-03-12, 03:20 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
its an '03. trying to check everything possible, as the last resort is a power commander, which I can't afford.
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04-03-12, 03:25 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
No fan at 101 degrees and that wouldn't make it use fuel.
How badly is it doing?
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04-03-12, 03:49 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
its doing about 33 a gallon. much less than it should I reckon. doesn't even hit 100 miles before the petrol light comes on
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04-03-12, 03:53 PM
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Re: Thermostat removal?
Sh*t the bed, that's a bit thirsty.
Is it running rich or misfiring? You looked at the plugs? Changed them? Dead rat in the airbox?
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