-
Temp gauge dropped to 'C' while ryding!? Why?
Cool morning here...about 45 degrees. Did some errands locally and temp read normal. Got on freeway and there’s plenty of cool air. The temp gauge dropped almost completely to the “C”....
Does this not have a thermostat to regulate? Or, is the operating temp not an issue unless it’s high?
Jerry
-
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Chiefburg
Cool morning here...about 45 degrees. Did some errands locally and temp read normal. Got on freeway and there’s plenty of cool air. The temp gauge dropped almost completely to the “C”....
Does this not have a thermostat to regulate? Or, is the operating temp not an issue unless it’s high?
Jerry
Well it depends on where the sensor is located in the system..... if it's down stream from the temp regulator, it won't register anything until the regulator opens to allow flow to the Radiator itself ..... Mike
-
Very Active Member
The temp gauge on my RT varied greatly with the ambient temperature. I never had a problem. To answer your other question, yes there is a thermostat.
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
US Navy Veteran
SC Law Enforcement Boat Captain
CNC Machine Service Technician
President: Rolling Thunder SC1
Member: Disabled American Veterans, Rock Hill, SC
Member: American Legion
Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
-
"C" stands for COOL, as in if you're riding a Spyder/Ryker, you're cool!
-
Very Active Member
If you crossed into Mexico, it changes automatically to centigrade.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
-
Very Active Member
I would check coolant level. It may be low and getting air pockets which will fluctuate the temp gage.
-
Probably due to design configuration of the cooling system.
-
Very Active Member
Hey Chief. There’s nothing wrong with anything. You have the 998 v twin. I know. It’s weird. But that’s what they do. The reason...The thermostat is external to the engine. So the coolant bypass flow path - the coolant circulation that bypasses the radiator when a thermostat is closed - gives up a lot of heat just traveling out to the thermostat housing and right back to the engine. On a cool morning / day this is normal. You’re fine. Be safe.
Doug
2023 RT Limited, RT 622, BUDS/BUD2 Megatech/Megatronic
”Freedom is not a loophole”
F4 Customs SWCV, Ultimate, Lidlox, Adjustable Side Vents, Leather Like Grips, SS Grills, Centramatic, Garmin XT2, BajaRon Original Sway Bar w/ Lamonster links, P238
-
Very Active Member
Over the last five Spyders, I have noted that colder weather riding, the temp gauge will take longer to get up to temperature, and the temp is usually about one bar less than "normal" for the first half hour or so. Then...it should work its way to the "usual" place on the dial.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
-
Thanks for the advice. It does run at temp (center of the dial) while cruising in town in stop and go traffic in the cold. I had never ridden it on the freeway at 70mph in the cold and was worried the temp may be below operating temperature. Glad to hear it is normal in such cold weather.
-
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Chiefburg
Thanks for the advice. It does run at temp (center of the dial) while cruising in town in stop and go traffic in the cold. I had never ridden it on the freeway at 70mph in the cold and was worried the temp may be below operating temperature. Glad to hear it is normal in such cold weather.
Running the freeway in the cold at speed will bring down the temperature gauge a bit. I consider it "normal" operation.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
-
At speed, 50-60 + MPH the thermostat regulates temp> Less speed temp is regulated by the coolant fan which comes on over 220 degrees on most vehicles. Autumobiles have worked this way for 40 years.
My 2013 RTL always worked this way since new. If you haven't checked coolant and or flushed the system maybe you should. Otherwise it is working normal.
-
Not to be a jerk but water temp is constantly regulated by thermostat regardless of speed. It opens and closes based on temp. The reason you hear the fans at slower speeds and stopped is due to low air flow through radiators. Sender picks up higher temp and cycles fans on.
-
Very Active Member
I think you both are saying the same thing!!
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|