Overheat light flicker

[agrady1995]

Hey all. 97' Tourer I've been riding like crazy for the last year. I had an issue on the way to work this morning where the overheat light was coming on-- for a second or two at a time, sometimes less. I finished my ride to work, and will try to ride it home today.


Additionally, I have a two brothers exh and a two brothers oil temp gauge. I have been running at about 220F oil temp for a few months, and 2 weeks ago I enriched the carbs a little with the mixture screw, and now run about 180F. It was at 180F today when it was flickering on and off (overheat light)

Electrical?

Thanks..

Kilroy

[Jims99]

The sensor is probably going bad. I know there’s an upgrade to using the newer sensor but you need to bypass another part. Very simple. My 99 tourer has been doing the same thing for about 3 years. I’ve looked up the solution, just never did it. The fan works and doesn’t come on when light flickers, so it’s not actually that hot.