dna9656 Posted March 23, 2014 #1 Posted March 23, 2014 Man O Man what a bike! Went out of the little' hood I live on of connected dead end streets out on some local twistys and up hills/down hills and straight-a-ways. Twist the throttle and before you know it the meter says 85 MPH! Smooth as silk, quiet as flowing oil! The rear brake sucks ; it still has air in it. The front brake had the lever tied back all night, I don't think there's any air in that puppy! Went to the local gas station and put 2 something gallons in it. Drove for I guess 5 or 6 miles and the temp gauge didn't move, now I think it should have considering the load on the motor. It's been weeping out the valve on the front of the radiator a bit so I know it's low but the bottle is still 1/2 full... could I have pulled a connection to the temp gauge apart while fooling with the Ignition wires or around the triple tree? Could low water cause it NOT to sense temp? The motor surges a bit (but not when you crank it) maybe fuel filter? Just where should the choke lever be? It seems to like the choke on a bit rather that off; even when it should have been plenty warmed up not to need any choke.
bongobobny Posted March 23, 2014 #2 Posted March 23, 2014 Yes, it is real easy to accidentally disconnect the wire to the temp sensor, it's on the right side, follow the hose and you will find it.
Flyinfool Posted March 23, 2014 #3 Posted March 23, 2014 If the gauge never moved at all then you most likely knocked off a wire. If it moves a little then you may have a bad thermostat, or the drain valve in the wrong position. Or your coolant is really low. just because there is coolant in the overflow bottle does not mean there is any in the radiator. It is not normal to need any choke at all after the first 100 yards in warm weather or first half mile in sub freezing weather. Sounds like you still have crud in the idle jets. More Seafoam.
dna9656 Posted March 23, 2014 Author #4 Posted March 23, 2014 If the gauge never moved at all then you most likely knocked off a wire. If it moves a little then you may have a bad thermostat, or the drain valve in the wrong position. Or your coolant is really low. just because there is coolant in the overflow bottle does not mean there is any in the radiator. It is not normal to need any choke at all after the first 100 yards in warm weather or first half mile in sub freezing weather. Sounds like you still have crud in the idle jets. More Seafoam. The drain valve was "off" good call! The radiator is FULL; how or why I don't know as it's been weeping for weeks.... could it be filling from the overflow? Added Seafoam last night. How does the light control switch housing come apart? I think the Bright/Dim switch needs cleaning... I have a manual control switch for the radiator fan, I have read posts on this before. Is the sensor just not spec'ed correctly or is there other reasons for this? The Cruise Control light doesn't come on nor can I make it work. It came on the other day; could I have pulled a plug loose up in the fairing?
Flyinfool Posted March 23, 2014 #5 Posted March 23, 2014 The drain valve was "off" good call! The radiator is FULL; how or why I don't know as it's been weeping for weeks.... could it be filling from the overflow? That is how it is supposed to work Added Seafoam last night. You want a heavy dose, like half a can to a tank of gas. Run it long enough to be sure it is in the carbs then let soak overnight, then ride it like you stole it. How does the light control switch housing come apart? I think the Bright/Dim switch needs cleaning... There are 2 screws that come in from the bottom. I have to clean my switch annually. I have a manual control switch for the radiator fan, I have read posts on this before. Is the sensor just not spec'ed correctly or is there other reasons for this? I think the sensor is spec'ed just fine, some people just can not deal with the needle getting right up to the red. The Cruise Control light doesn't come on nor can I make it work. It came on the other day; could I have pulled a plug loose up in the fairing? There is a connector on the panel with the lights, if you were messing with the triple trees it is easy to bump it.
dna9656 Posted March 23, 2014 Author #6 Posted March 23, 2014 [ Full can went in last night There are 2 screws that come in from the bottom. I have to clean my switch annually. Yeah; I got the screws out, it WON"T come apart FULLY wuzzupwidat? seems it's hung up on the choke lever. I think the sensor is spec'ed just fine, some people just can not deal with the needle getting right up to the red. The Cruise Control light doesn't come on nor can I make it work. It came on the other day; could I have pulled a plug loose up in the fairing? I'll go look... There is a connector on the panel with the lights, if you were messing with the triple trees it is easy to bump it.
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