What Temp for a ZX10R

Lucas · Post by **Lucas** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:36 pm

What is the nomal operating temp for a ZX10R
i know aroung the city and in traffic it is hotter
but what should it be around on the open road this time of year

i ask this because i think mine is running to cold
or seems very low for a normal operating temp

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:48 pm

What are you getting? I'm getting mid 80's on the move, up to the high 90's in traffic.

Lucas · Post by **Lucas** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:50 pm

Getting 65c on a run but thermostat should keep it up over 80c i would have thought

Going to ring Floyd Parkes tomorrow

MickLC · Post by **MickLC** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:52 pm

I must admit I'm not sure what I'm getting on a higher speed run...the temp gauge is the last one I'm looking at

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:54 pm

65 does seem low...most engines seem to be built around 90-95 degree operating temp...

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:55 pm

Mick C wrote:I must admit I'm not sure what I'm getting on a higher speed run...the temp gauge is the last one I'm looking at

now Mick - aren't you keeping a close eye on that temp. guage when you are over the ton ??

tsk tsk.

Duane · Post by **Duane** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 6:48 pm

mine being a slightly older spewzuki is probably got nothing to do wiht this

but mine (99' tlr) freeway/normal riding through the hills etc it sits on anywhere from 81-84 degrees, in the city the highest ive felt it go upto (and i mean felt) was 108 degrees'

Barrabob · Post by **Barrabob** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:09 pm

my 04 six runs at 64degrees in the cool night air but will go up to 102 if idling in trafic or left idleing warming up so i figure the thermostat is set at 64 degrees, it runs around 75 on a run or at 200kph around the track.

Strange thing is the oil always seems to run cool and i have noticed it when i have changed the oil after making sure the engine is well and truely hot and think it has to do with a smaller capacity engine with a largeish sump capacity.

The bike has a 4litre sump capacity for a 636 engine my diesel has a 5 litre sump for a 2.8 litre capacity therefore the oil isnt working as hard and has a better chance of running cooler and suffering less from thermal breakdown.

booze · Post by **booze** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:55 pm

beryl wrote:my 04 six runs at 64degrees in the cool night air but will go up to 102 if idling in trafic or left idleing warming up so i figure the thermostat is set at 64 degrees, it runs around 75 on a run or at 200kph around the track.

Strange thing is the oil always seems to run cool and i have noticed it when i have changed the oil after making sure the engine is well and truely hot and think it has to do with a smaller capacity engine with a largeish sump capacity.

The bike has a 4litre sump capacity for a 636 engine my diesel has a 5 litre sump for a 2.8 litre capacity therefore the oil isnt working as hard and has a better chance of running cooler and suffering less from thermal breakdown.

my 05 runs at the same temps

Benno · Post by **Benno** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:04 pm

Mine sits on around 60 moving along (in the mornings)... and 70, if I start slowing down. Mind you, never been in traffic on the thing, and most of the roads are LONG and STRAIGHT

Glen · Post by **Glen** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 8:03 am

I don't know specifically but the few times I've noticed the temperature guage when it's been coolish I think it sits around 65 or so. I wouldn't be too worried about it being cool though. If there was a prob with anything it would be running hot.

I know it hates traffic and gets around 100 then