How many temperature bars ?

[Alex B]

Since fitting a RR radiator protector on a 2008 GSA (which may or may not be a coincidence - fitting the protector, that is) I rarely get more than 4 bars on the RID when fully up to temp.

I'm sure it used to regularly reach 5.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

The more bars there are the hotter the oil is running so it wouldn't make sense that by fitting a grill it would make it run cooler. If anything it would have the opposite effect. Just so long as it doesn't seize you'll be alright

 

[mikeyboy]

err,is the ambient temp a bit cooler this time of year

 

[Wapping]

It should run regularly at one / two / three blocks, heating up as you ride along.

Four it's getting hotter than three, Don't panic Mr Mannering..... It happens quite often.

Five it's getting hotter than four (We're doomed, I tell ye) which is hotter than three, which is hotter than..... Well, I guess it's obvious

 

[Pukmeister]

We're doomed, I tell ye

 

[snerkler]

err,is the ambient temp a bit cooler this time of year

+1

 

[Steptoe]

err,is the ambient temp a bit cooler this time of year

+1

Doesn't make any difference, thermostat controls oil temp.

 

[Alex B]

Gents

Thanks for the serious (and entertaining but not-so-serious) responses. Very helpful.

Quite right that you'd think an rad protector would, if anything, provide more insulation and impede cooling... I thought the same. And I've been riding in all weathers/temps so I know how the bike responds to different run conditions and weather.

Helpful to get your thoughts/observations. Much appreciated.

 

[snerkler]

Doesn't make any difference, thermostat controls oil temp.

Whilst this is true, the temperature of the air on the oil cooler does seem to make a difference. I'm sure the thermostat controls it within a certain range though, and does not control it to the accuracy of a degree or so doesn't it?