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dix
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by dix » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:22 pm
is it normal ive redone all the coolant etc
but after and during a decent ride man they get hot is this ok guys ?
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viper_biker
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by viper_biker » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:26 pm
They do tend to get quite hot, but I'd also check the coolant level after your first ride since re-filing the bike. It might have pushed a few air bubbles out.
What coolant do you use? I have a lways used Fuchs Pro-Cool and never had a problem, mine rarely goes over 90 C
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by CMSMJ1 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:31 pm
I use water and it is fine when moving...
Pick my new rad up in 2 weeks..woohooo
that will sort it out.
The frames get very hot to touch and the heat can roast your legs...just go a bit faster to get a nice breeze
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by kenny629 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:44 pm
yeah, its just one of those things, crammed a v4 in a tiny frame thats what happens.
as said, check for trapped air, clean out rads and buy some good coolant, and dont sit still in traffic for too long!! :D
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by royster81 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:46 pm
CMSMJ1 wrote:The frames get very hot to touch and the heat can roast your legs...
my legs get very warm when i'm riding in shorts.it's almost unbearable
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by kenny629 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:59 pm
riding in shorts
crazy foooooooooooooool

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by Sligeach » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:04 pm
agree with royster there, shorts are uncomfortable with the heat out of the frame.
the lower rad does get gunked up with the crap off the road, mine is running a little hot in traffic lately but i know i will whip the rads off when i am in ireland and leave them to soak overnight and give them a meticulous clean, maybe a lick of paint!!
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kenny629
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by kenny629 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:08 pm
do you guys honestly ride in shorts???
clogged fins are never good, giving them a clean out will make a noticeable difference.
easy to do as well.
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by Carlos » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:08 pm
Shorts?

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by viper_biker » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:11 pm
I prefer my man-kini on the bike.
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