Hot Frame..!

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

I wondered if this was normal the other day but apparently it is. Just heat from a very hot engine and exhaust etc, it just radiates through the bike.

Yeh it doesn't half. Makes me sweat like a b*tch on my commute 'cause I'm riding so slow!!

Originally Posted by daveyrach

Normal, my crash bugs get hot too.

Not checked those actually but can imagine they're the same. Ah well, just need to deal with it!

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

You'll find its much hotter on the right hand side than the left(as you sit on the bike)

Have a peep at it, you'll see the engine is a lot closer on that side. Used to drive me mad, when mine was very ill, especially after engine swaps!

Yeh, you're right Dizzy, it is mostly on the right. Puts my mind at ease knowing it normal, in an SV kinda way anyway!

Bike still ill?

Originally Posted by Shawthing

After having to go slow in traffic and the coolant temperature rises.
Just love that blast of hot air up the right hand side of the bike when the fan cuts in( radiator fan is on the right hand side also [pointy]).

Love is a strong word Shawthing! Might love it when the weather gets colder!!

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Dont complain, in the winter its better

Now only if you could put such a positive spin the *clunk* that seems to come as standard with these wee beauties and I'll be happy!

**Ah well, that's done my post count a wee favour :P

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by RizlaSV

Bike still ill?

No no, its been fine for around three years now
Its painfully hot when on a short sunny run, but on a good one with varying speeds its within what I expect to be normal range.

All you need to be aware of is, the fan. If you get it hot enough for that to kick in......you don't have to worry so much its going to blow up I used to run around thinking it might be broke too!! Its rare for one to do so, but usually when you are stuck at a crawl in traffic.
Shame it doesn't have a temp guage like on my Raptor, as that categorically kicks in at 106 degrees.

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

No no, its been fine for around three years now
Its painfully hot when on a short sunny run, but on a good one with varying speeds its within what I expect to be normal range.

All you need to be aware of is, the fan. If you get it hot enough for that to kick in......you don't have to worry so much its going to blow up I used to run around thinking it might be broke too!! Its rare for one to do so, but usually when you are stuck at a crawl in traffic.
Shame it doesn't have a temp guage like on my Raptor, as that categorically kicks in at 106 degrees.

True - my fan only kicks in when I get off my bike at the end of a commute (35 minutes) becuase the last mile is at 30MPH... It usually only stays on for about 20 seconds after turning off the ignition though, this must be how long the battery keeps providing power to it for?