Hi guys, I've just returned my S3 to the road after a long lay off. Can anyone advise on what a normal running temperature is, it seems hot to me regularly in the high 90s and up to 100c while cruising at 85mph I have flushed the system twice now with additive and coolant is a good colour. Not sure if I'm.looking for an issue that isn't there or if I should do more work on her. Thanks.
Yes it's a late 955i, rad is clean fins all good and clear, I've got the rad off for a more thorough flush with a hose. Will be refitting today and seeing how it goes.
Gents, all sorted. I am now confident that all of the gunk and crap gets stuck down the bottom of the rad and restricts it's overall capacity and effectiveness. I refilled it the other night, took it out and with the ambient temperature at around 15 / 16 Celsius, the bike was running at between 82 & 90 depending on speed and if stuck in traffic. Out in the open cruising at 60, 70, 80 it was hapily at around 82 - 85. I'm very happy, I also clicked with the bike, needs a few adjustments to the lever position and things - and I think I dropped the forks through the yokes too much, so need to raise the front a little, but it's really enjoyable to ride.
@JayB5UK So glad you are sorted. Isn't it great how we love tinkering and fixing our beloved bikes. Well i enjoy it any way.
Yes definitely, especially as this was sat in a shed after the owner passed away... It's back from the brink.
