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Yesterday after work I was riding on the expressway when I noticed the temp was higher than normal on my 84 Interstate 1200. It never got all the way over to the red area on the gauge but was getting close when I parked it.
I let it sit for a bit and cool down before trying to get home. Once back on the road it would heat up quick and I had to stop to let it cool several times before I finally got home. I never let it get in the red.
The electric radiator fan seems to be working good. Coolant is good and so is the level. Today I got it out to see what would happen. It still heats up fast and would overheat if I left it running. Immediately after shutting it down (gauge reading almost to the red) I checked the coolant level again. Level is good. The side of the coolant tank was cool to the touch. Should this be warm?
There doesn't seem to be any power loss on the bike. I am not seeing any white smoke like I am getting coolant into a cylinder. I am not smelling coolant.
Just wondering where I should start. I am not a real mechanic but I did get the manual and can probably work my way through some minor repair work. I am thinking of trying easy stuff first (hoping for a bad thermostat).
Anyone care to comment? Maybe offer some suggestions?
It finally quit raining here and now my bike is sick. Thanks guys.
Yesterday after work I was riding on the expressway when I noticed the temp was higher than normal on my 84 Interstate 1200. It never got all the way over to the red area on the gauge but was getting close when I parked it.
I let it sit for a bit and cool down before trying to get home. Once back on the road it would heat up quick and I had to stop to let it cool several times before I finally got home. I never let it get in the red.
The electric radiator fan seems to be working good. Coolant is good and so is the level. Today I got it out to see what would happen. It still heats up fast and would overheat if I left it running. Immediately after shutting it down (gauge reading almost to the red) I checked the coolant level again. Level is good. The side of the coolant tank was cool to the touch. Should this be warm?
There doesn't seem to be any power loss on the bike. I am not seeing any white smoke like I am getting coolant into a cylinder. I am not smelling coolant.
Just wondering where I should start. I am not a real mechanic but I did get the manual and can probably work my way through some minor repair work. I am thinking of trying easy stuff first (hoping for a bad thermostat).
Anyone care to comment? Maybe offer some suggestions?
It finally quit raining here and now my bike is sick. Thanks guys.