running temperature

[SmokennFasTT]

i dont have a manual book for my bike, i was wondering what the running temp should b on my bike? it was running around 200* today and tonite, when i asked the guy he said they run hot. was he BSin me?? and i was wondering on the RC51 its got radiator fans on bothsides?? if it does the right side's not working.. if the bikes not supposed to run that hot. than is prolly the fan? thx guys -Smokey

[JeffL]

Thats fine, they love running hot.

[13]

From what I've heard RC's are notorious for running hot, don't worry about it. I highly doubt it has fans on both sides, but I don't have one. I just like them.

[mycirus]

Yes they run hot. 220 is normal to see. Some years have 2 fans and some have one. Have you been to RC51.com . All of your questioned will be answered by searching the forums there.

Bruce

[Half Squid]

One fan on left side ( Clutch side ) 200-225 is normal!
Dump your coolant and refill it with Engine Ice. That will keep it consitantly around 200-210.

Completely normal!

[SmokennFasTT]

Originally posted by Half Squid
One fan on left side ( Clutch side ) 200-225 is normal!
Dump your coolant and refill it with Engine Ice. That will keep it consitantly around 200-210.

Completely normal!

thx now i feel better

[SmokennFasTT]

Originally posted by Half Squid
Engine Ice.

fergot to ask where i can buy it? everywere?

[union]

just wait until youre waiting in traffic. Mine hasnt run over 180 this year while moving but as soon as I stop the temp goes up. A few people have hit 245 on their rc. So youre set at 200.

[stoinkythepig]

200 is the new 180.

I have a rental Subarban for the business trip I am on and it runs "normally" at 210 on the guage. Really nice rig too...

[Degsy]

The radiators on the RC51 are in the wrong place to be efficient. Race RC51's often have a conventional radiator fitted on the front of the engine. The fan usually kicks in at 218 I believe. Water and water wetter will make it run at about 180, as will engine ice.

derek