Quick Engine?Oil Temp Question (Sort Of)

[Long Tall]

Hey Folks:

 

Your thoughts if you please...Here in Ole Virginia it has been about 90 +/- 2 or 3 degrees...So I have noticed that the engine case really gets HOT during summer riding...Yesterday we did a ride of about 200 miles and of course the heat from the engine is something I have become accustom to....Today however I made a short 20 mile trip to a local motorcycle shop...spent about 1/2 hour there and rode back.....parked the bike....about 1 to 1 1/2 hours later I decided to go our and cover the bike...I always check the engine case by hand to see if to HOT to put on a cover..(condensation thing)...anyway...Motor was still very warm...I could put my hand on the side, but could not leave there for long....Still pretty warm after almost two hours....

 

THOUGHT: If oil is gets this hot during short run....What about a LONG summer ride ?..It CAN NOT be good for the engine?....Like most on this site I have never heard the fan kick on...DOES is give anyone else "pause" that these motors get this HOT...Just a thought....I see a lot of mile by a lot of folks...with NO mention of engine temp problems...Again just a thought....

 

George In Virginia....

[Marcarl]

Your oil should be hot to do it's job properly, so that's good.

The warmer the air temp the slower the scoot is gonna cool so that is not un-usual in warm temperature.

My fan only comes on when we're stuck in traffic so that's kind of normal as well.

Enjoy your ride.

Carl

[Snarley Bill]

don't worry about it it's alot cooler than the motor in your car. bill:)

[86Royale]

Considering these engines are water cooled, it isn't a problem. Unlike air cooled motors in phoenix, where I hear it's not uncommon to replace cylinders every year or two. This is a bit unrelated, but my airplane engine is air cooled. I use fuel, air flow and oil to cool, and as such I use a cht and oil temp gauge for my engine monitoring. According to the oil manufacturers, and I use 20w50 and straight 50 weight, oil temps of 235 degrees aren't going to compromise the oil's ability to do it's job. Now, I'm not sure, but I'm assuming the thermostat and fan on our bikes are calibrated to keep the temp at or under 200 degrees, so there should really be no problem if everything is operating properly.

[Long Tall]

Thanks for the thoughts....I change out every 3-4 thousand anyway...BUT just wanted to get someone elses perspective on the oil temp....Thanks for your replies...

 

George in Virginia