Normal Operating Temp?
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Squid
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Normal Operating Temp?
Yesterday was about 71-72 here. I did notice at sitting at lights my bike usually runs anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 temp gauge. Where does your bike temp stay at even at lights.
Man since I've came to this site, im starting to wonder if a superhawk was my best decision cause all I see is issues on threads. I cant decide if i should change my CCT's, or if i should send the bike into the shop and have them do a compression test, sync the carbs, and check the valves. I only have so much money.
Man since I've came to this site, im starting to wonder if a superhawk was my best decision cause all I see is issues on threads. I cant decide if i should change my CCT's, or if i should send the bike into the shop and have them do a compression test, sync the carbs, and check the valves. I only have so much money.
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Dude every bike is like this. I've had 3. Valve swimming will always be required no matter what bike. You shouldn't need a comp test unless the bike feels very under powered. Even then a leak down test is better. All bikes temps will very depending on traffic, ambient temp, stop lights and cooling system health. At lights on hot days and warm motor my gauge will creep the 3/4 mark but the fan kicks in before then.
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Unfortunately thats the nature of these internet forums. Your not likely to find a forum where everyone just post how they're bike is running so great, what a waste of time that would be. It's like at work, if you do somethin good, nobody cares, but if you do somethin bad thats all they talk about. Every bike has parts that will fail. The Superhawk is actually very dependable I've had mine since 2004, 20,000 miles ago, and all the work I've done to it has been performance upgrades, preventative and regular maitnece items, I'm tryin to think if anything has every failed and nothing comes to mind (hope i'm not jinxin myself). And if something does fail, this forum is overflowing with knowledge and some very helpful people. Enjoy your purchase it's a great bike!!
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haha yeah
Squid
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From: 45min SE Orlando
Normal Operating Temperature or Temp in Florida is 60-110 deg f . in the summer fan turns on frequently, but never goes more than a little over half. also never goes below middle until the beautiful 3 months of winter come and its only 60 deg during the day. those are long ride months to the florida keys and back. opposite of northerners that work in the garage for the winter. i found myself working during the summer in the a/c!
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Yesterday was about 71-72 here. I did notice at sitting at lights my bike usually runs anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 temp gauge. Where does your bike temp stay at even at lights.
Man since I've came to this site, im starting to wonder if a superhawk was my best decision cause all I see is issues on threads. I cant decide if i should change my CCT's, or if i should send the bike Aftermarket Parts the shop and have them do a compression test, sync the carbs, and check the valves. I only have so much money.
Man since I've came to this site, im starting to wonder if a superhawk was my best decision cause all I see is issues on threads. I cant decide if i should change my CCT's, or if i should send the bike Aftermarket Parts the shop and have them do a compression test, sync the carbs, and check the valves. I only have so much money.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Poulsbo, WA
The Superhawk is a great 90 degree V-twin platform and a very reliable one. It's also one of the least expensive to work on. Like many bike specific forums the majority of discussion is geared towards those who do their own wrenching. Parts for these bikes are plentiful, reasonably priced and the bikes are pretty simple to work on. Compared to tearing down a set of 4 in-line Mikunis or tackling a V-4 carb set up working on a Superchicken is relatively easy and sick as this may sound, fairly enjoyable! I enjoy riding my VTR1000 more than my FZ1, VF750 or my 1200 Sporty - they are truly a blast to ride! Give it some time, play with the bike a bit, get it in tune and hit some good twisties and you'll come to really appreciate what these bikes are all about. PS: my least favorite bike to work on is my Sporty. American motorcycle engineering is crap if you ask me. But they sound very cool :-)
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I do my own wrenching, and my bike has stock CCT's, never adjusted the valves (shim type adjustment holds very well, if you're not running it on the track all the time, but I plan to check it soon). Other than standard maintenance and carb R&R and cleaning, I've replaced one headlight bulb and a clutch master cylinder dust boot, chain and sprockets (original chain went 41,000 miles) and many tires.
My bike has 53,000 miles on it, and does most of its duty in the canyons for the last 2 1/2 years, since I retired.
My temp gauge has hit as high as 235 F on a very hot day (113 F) in stop and go traffic, with the fan going full time. Otherwise my fan kicks in at 219 F. Running temp varies with ambient air temp. Mine runs around 175 to 190 in winter here in SoCal.
As far as reliability... hey, it's a Honda.
My bike has 53,000 miles on it, and does most of its duty in the canyons for the last 2 1/2 years, since I retired.
My temp gauge has hit as high as 235 F on a very hot day (113 F) in stop and go traffic, with the fan going full time. Otherwise my fan kicks in at 219 F. Running temp varies with ambient air temp. Mine runs around 175 to 190 in winter here in SoCal.
As far as reliability... hey, it's a Honda.
Last edited by VTRsurfer; Sep 23, 2011 at 10:00 PM.
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