Honda CBR 600RR temperatures

[julianb]

Hi all,

Almost finished running in the new bike, and whilst it's nice to have a whizzy LCD dash, I can't help watching the temperature guage all the time!

This is my first big sportsbike - I'm seeing temperatures of 80-85 degrees during regular riding in average ambient air conditions. However, if I'm filtering or idling at junctions for any length of time the temperature steadily climbs above 100-105 degrees. Is this normal?

The coolant levels are within manufacturers recommendations. Don't want to break anything!!!

regards

Joolz

[dern]

julianb said:

This is my first big sportsbike - I'm seeing temperatures of 80-85 degrees during regular riding in average ambient air conditions. However, if I'm filtering or idling at junctions for any length of time the temperature steadily climbs above 100-105 degrees. Is this normal?

That's exactly the temperatures my fireblade runs at under those conditions.

Regards,

Mark

[hobo]

Same here on the R6. All fine.

[chilli]

Yep, all good. Had mine upto 116 in Spain!

[julianb]

Cool (well almost!!!),

The book of words indicates that 120 degrees is time to stop and find out what's broke.


Cheers lads and lasses, I'll stop fretting now!




J.

[fergus]

don't forget that as it's a pressurised system, the boiling point of the coolant is >100 degrees C. It's also important to ensure that you have the correct coolant mix, rather than just assume because it's summer you don't need 'antifreeze'. I know your bike is new but worth bearing in mind...

[julianb]

Yep,

just checked with the dealer - 50/50 mix in the bike at present.

Just off to Halfords for something to lube the chain with. All my buddy's use plain old gear oil. How about you?

[chilli]

julianb said:

Yep,

just checked with the dealer - 50/50 mix in the bike at present.

Just off to Halfords for something to lube the chain with. All my buddy's use plain old gear oil. How about you?

A bought a can of chain wax from halfords....Won't do it again, as it says on the the can "it's wax"! It kinda builds up and looks a bit "wrong". Prob does the job though!!

[black-k1]

julianb said:

Just off to Halfords for something to lube the chain with. All my buddy's use plain old gear oil. How about you?

You need to use a proper motorcycle chain lube. (Available from any motorcycle dealers/accessory shop or on-line from the miles of M&P or Busters.) The problem is that, due to the speed of a motorcycle chain, the likes of gear oil will simply get thrown off which does the chain no good and coats the rear end of the bike in an oily sticky goo.

To do the chain properly, clean it first with the likes of paraffin and a small brush then rinse thoroughly. Once it’s dry coat it liberally with a good chain lube. If the lube is a spray, concentrate on the inside of the chain along the area where the side plates and the rollers meet. I normally have the bike on it’s paddock stand to do this and slowly spin the wheel (by hand – not with the engine running) to ensure I get all of the chain. Allow the lube to ‘dry’ for a short while before using the bike.

If you can, get a Scott Oiler (sp?) fitted as this will keep the chain lubed on a day-to-day basis but still carry out the cleaning process on a periodic basis.

[Carrera2]

black-k1 said:

julianb said:

Just off to Halfords for something to lube the chain with. All my buddy's use plain old gear oil. How about you?

You need to use a proper motorcycle chain lube. (Available from any motorcycle dealers/accessory shop or on-line from the miles of M&P or Busters.) The problem is that, due to the speed of a motorcycle chain, the likes of gear oil will simply get thrown off which does the chain no good and coats the rear end of the bike in an oily sticky goo.

To do the chain properly, clean it first with the likes of paraffin and a small brush then rinse thoroughly. Once it’s dry coat it liberally with a good chain lube. If the lube is a spray, concentrate on the inside of the chain along the area where the side plates and the rollers meet. I normally have the bike on it’s paddock stand to do this and slowly spin the wheel (by hand – not with the engine running) to ensure I get all of the chain. Allow the lube to ‘dry’ for a short while before using the bike.

If you can, get a Scott Oiler (sp?) fitted as this will keep the chain lubed on a day-to-day basis but still carry out the cleaning process on a periodic basis.

If you're going to do this don't forget that'll it will be much more effective if you've jsut had a good ride - the chain will be warm and the lube will penetrate better. It also means that any excess will run off in the garage rather than the next time you use the bike!

[YamR1V64motion]

thats exactly what mine did when i had one-perfectly normal.