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Hi i have a 2000 model 9 (89000k's) and she always runs approx 65/69, have a mate who just purchased a 2002 F1 (20000k's).
After a 2300k ride and riding both bikes, couldnt help notice the F1 running on average 84/85!!!
Just thought why the difference? 15/20 is a fair bit warmer!! Any info be great thx.

My 01 model sits on 85 . Maybe your gauge is reading wrong ?

It'll be the thermostat. The OEM thermostat opens at around 80 degrees. My F1 has an aftermarket thermostat that was put in as a temporary fix whilst on a long ride, which opens at 65. I've got an OEM to replace it (when I've got time). With a radiator guard (and OEM thermostat) my 9 runs at 84 degrees on the highway. Without the radiator guard it runs at 81-82.

My 02 has never ran that cold 75 highway when its really cold is the lowest.

hmmm my 2000 model E1 runs around the 70's this time of year (on the freeway) and still sits around 104 in sydney traffic....

[quote="kwakamad"]Hi i have a 2000 model 9 (89000k's) and she always runs approx 65/69,



mine runs the same, in the trafic it runs warm,does any one have there fan on a manual switch was think,n about puting one on for in the city runs so not to overheat while sittn at the lights???

Rusty wrote:It'll be the thermostat. The OEM thermostat opens at around 80 degrees. My F1 has an aftermarket thermostat that was put in as a temporary fix whilst on a long ride, which opens at 65. I've got an OEM to replace it (when I've got time). With a radiator guard (and OEM thermostat) my 9 runs at 84 degrees on the highway. Without the radiator guard it runs at 81-82.

+1

Thanks guys