1994 ZXR250 C model cooling system

[david85dc]

Hi Guys

New to your forum and learning alot.

I just wanted to ask a question if anyone can help.

I have a 1994 ZXR250 C model, 41000 k's on the clock. runs well but ive noticed whenever i drive her the temp gauge doesn't go far past the C (cold) mark..

Can anyone tell me how hot these are meant to get according to the temp gauge?
Also when should the fan turn on?

how abouts should i go for a fix on this ?

check the thermostat would be first call of order, any other ideas?

Also whilst i am here i am looking for a good Kawasaki service shop near the Sydney CBD if anyone knows a good place.

Thanks for your help guys
David

[Rusty]

Check that there is a thermostat would be my first port of call.

Having said that, normal operating temps start in the lower third of the gauge, not far off the cold mark. The fan should cut in a bit over halfway up.

My track ZXR250 doesn't normally go above half.

[timmyrocks]

they are factory fitted with a thermostat,,,, it could be stuck open.
fan comes on at 90 sumthin degrees, which should be just over half way.
are you shore your guage is working properly and your heat sensor?
a quick way to check your guage is take the wire off the heat sensor, bronze thing of the gear side of the bike under the airbox on the cylinder block, run a temporary wire to ground and the guage should shoot up quickly, dont do it to many times or for long it will ruin the guage, also check the temp sensor by boiling some water and dipping the sensor in it with multimeters connected (positive on the steel terminal, negative on the body) set the meter to ohms (resistance) and take it out and put it in the water and watch the reading fluctuate as your dipping it in the water.
if you want the values at certain temps for the ohms reading let me know and i will dig them up
nonetheless good luck and keep us posted
cheers Tim