[VA.GENT]

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Today I went for a little ride every thing going good . Decided to hit the interstate even tho I hate the int.Ok after about 15 miles I looked at the temp gauge it was almost up to where the fan comes on. I ran on another 10 miles bike was running ok,came off on to a two lane road an it started cooling down.Now I mean to tell you it was hot out there. First time I've rode the wing in this heat on the interstate so I don't know if this normal or i've got a problem. I did a forum search, no answers that I could find . THANKS FOR ANY HELP AT ALL.

 

[goldwingnut]

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How do the plugs look? It might be running a little lean. My 80 ran a little over half way and my 83 does the same on a day in the upper 80's.

 

[OnaWingAndaPrayer]

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Did the fan ever come on ? Are you sure it will come on ? .Do you have the fairing lowers installed or the wind scoops if its a standard? It needs these to get the air into the radiator.When your blowing down the highway and forcing 90*+ air its hard to cool . If the temp came down after you got of the Interstate , it was probly just working hard .



I added a toggle switch to my 1100 so I can turn on the fan . I find if I turn on the fan before the temp gets real high it seems to stay a little cooler .



Just check and make sure your fan does work and your full of coolant . Do you know if the water pump has ever been changed ? I had seen one where the impeller ( steel ) had rusted quite badly and just couldnt pump well . Perhaps check the radiator from the front and be sure its not loaded with bugs and debris .

 

[VA.GENT]

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That's about where my temp hand stayed it was close to 100degrees so I guess yours runs there its ok. I just wanted to know how other wings done Thank you very much.

 

[nightwizard40]

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We rode a PGR mission today, my fan came on several times and the bike seem to run a little on the warm side. Even on the way home we were running 65 to 70 and the temp gauge read a little high.....but it was VERY humid, so could be a factor also:?

 

[gotta love the wing]

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Check your coolant levelit might be low.

 

[VA.GENT]

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Thanks for all the replies it's an 80 interstate.The fan cycles like it should I check my rad reservoir pretty often its right where it should be. I guess I just need to get to know this wing better.

 

[rb7632]

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It has been very hot here around St Louis lately. I ride an 81 1100 also. The temp has been running a little higher and will on the interstate as the engine is working much harder running 70 than running 45-60 on two lanes.

I also have my fan connected to a switch as this is a common problem with the 1100s. The Thermo Switches are notorious for failing.

If it never get much over half way you should be fine.

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[DaveO430]

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Don't worry about it, my 83 did the same thing under those conditions and it was fine. As long as the gauge doesn't reach the red it's OK.

 

[k1w1t1m]

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Yep, it seems to be normal. I've noticed mine running just a bit hotter now the summer is here.