TXBusa05LE
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My temp gauge needle always, no matter the weather or speed I’m going, sits just a tad below the half mark. Is this the norm?
Mine too.Exactly where my '05 LE runs. When it hits 1/2 or a tick above, the fans kick in. If you're in traffic, it'll run a bit above 1/2 or higher, depending on how long you sit.
+1that is where mine sits, unless i get caught in traffic for a while...then it starts rising to half and the fan kicks in and hopefully i can get rolling again soon after that!!
WOW you know your sh!d. Thanx for infothe bike is designed to run at that temp.
your trusty busa engineers have taken the time to map your motor with gas and timing that account for these operating temperatures (also account for air intake sensors),
people that look for ways to "lower" the temp will not accomplish anything.
The additives and and fans blades will only make the job of cooling the bike to the regulated temp easier.
Even if you fixed away to run "chilled" water...the sytem would only restrict water flow until the desired temp is reached.
you might be able to install a thermostat that operates with a lower threshhold....but depending on how far you take it...it may require some tuning (like a PC3).
over time...the wrong amount of fuel introduced because the temp readings were off....could result in deposits above the norm.
in the cylinders...fuel not only burns....but it cools and cleans as well.
yes...mine too runs a tick under the 1/2 way mark.
I wouldn't go THAT far....just some general engine work over the years and a little applied common sense.WOW you know your sh!d.
+1Just alittle below the half mark in normal conditions. In traffic it goes just tiny bit above the half mark, then I start to drive between cars