Why so long?

[Brake Pad]

I shut the bike off like and hour and a half ago. The motor is still throwing off heat? What's up with that?

[EasyRider]

Could it be you tried to catch a 2nd gen with your heated grips and seat on??????

[Brake Pad]

Found out motor stays warm like a cars engine, most of the heat raises through the frame and goose neck area and comes out at the handle bars, felt warmth coming up an hour and a half later from the motor

[djh3]

Basicly it is a car engine aint it? With all the plastic add on cowls etc alot of the bike like that hold heat terrible. Its got no place to go when sitting still.

[Marcarl]

I know a Spyder goes fast enough to get rid of all that heat.

[Barrycuda]

I know a Spyder goes fast enough to get rid of all that heat.

 

guess you just have to go faster Mike, let the others catch up...

[Brake Pad]

I ride at 65

[djh3]

I got a hole saw I can bring next time so you can put some cooling holes in if ya want?

[Eck]

Mike,

The engine will release heat for a long time since it is near 90% enclose in that shelter.

Keep your eye on the temp gauge and it should never go above half way. Mine never has.

Put bike on center stand, pull left side chrome cover under seat and check water/ coolant level on the dip stick under the alternator.

You can add coolant/water there if needed.

I would check this water level for a few weeks to see if it ever goes down. If so, then you have a leak or your radiator cap is not tight. Being a 2012 model the cap should be ok.

[Brake Pad]

Thank you guys, I'll check the bike when I get back into town on Friday.