AZ riders what is your engine temp?

Today while riding home from work the outside tempature was 100 degrees. My bike (2003 VFR800A) engine Temp got up to 230 degrees. I was watching it closely and I was a little worried. Is that a normal temp in 100 degree weather? Is there any special coolant that will help the bike to run cooler?

 

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That should be the high-end limit, but it's OK as long as the rad cap holds pressure.......

getting moving is the best way to cool off but not always possible on the 101 or 303....

 

My 6G was at 228 degrees after riding back from Maricopa yesterday. As far as I know, you're okay as long as the temp gage doesn't start flashing. If that happens, coolant temp is at 251 or higher, and you need to shut the engine down, according to Honda. What I do is leave the temp gage set on air temp and try to forget about it.

 

Best way to cool a hot engine if conditions permit: run at moderate speed ( not slow) in a high gear at lowish rpms with minimal throttle opening........into a headwind...at low altitude....

 

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I was in Vegas last year in 100+ temp and my bike ran up to 237 and held even after I got back up to speed for about 8 miles. My butt was a little puckered but have learned that is the nature of the beast.

 

Yup, pretty normal. It is the long stoplights or train delays that get it really hot.