zx9r owners (running) temperature

[kwakamad]

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.

[the kid]

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

[Rusty]

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.

[z900/zx9]

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

[maraach]

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....

[zx899r]

[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???

[Sulli]

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

[kwakamad]

Thanks guys