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« on: March 28, 2012, 02:40:30 PM » |
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Had a 2000 I/S 2 years ago and no matter how long you drove it you could put your hand on the valve cover and leave it there. Sold that bike bought a
99 I/S you can put your hand on valve cover about 2 seconds. What is normal? Thank you
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2012, 03:00:46 PM » |
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Normal can be 220 degrees. Too hot to touch.
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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2012, 04:55:46 PM » |
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There's a 3 fires going on about 3 inches from the valve cover them puppies are hot. I've touch my leg on the a few times and it burns.
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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2012, 06:39:57 PM » |
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Can't wear shorts on this bike, funny burning smell if you do...  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2012, 07:23:27 PM » |
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yeah but when its 18 degrees outside and I am on the road moving well the valve covers dont seem to burn my hands or legs
of course you need pretty long arms to hold them while riding
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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2012, 07:34:10 PM » |
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I have one of those dip stick thermometers.. and when I run 75-80ish.. the temp is about 210*ish
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2012, 11:08:47 AM » |
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I have one of those dip stick thermometers.. and when I run 75-80ish.. the temp is about 210*ish
That's about the same as mine. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2012, 02:21:37 PM » |
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I would guess if you could hold your hand on the valve cover your thermostat was stuck wide open
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2012, 02:37:22 PM » |
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I have one of those dip stick thermometers.. and when I run 75-80ish.. the temp is about 210*ish
Same dipstick/temp. gage Mine reads about the same-ish  |
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2012, 05:52:34 PM » |
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yeah but when its 18 degrees outside and I am on the road moving well the valve covers dont seem to burn my hands or legs
of course you need pretty long arms to hold them while riding
It wasn't 18, but I was riding in North Georgia last year, and my feet were numb ice cubes. I started holding the tops of my feet on the bottoms of my valve covers... I got to where I could feel my feet again, but there's still a mark on my boots... -Mike |
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« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2012, 10:02:50 PM » |
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I would guess if you could hold your hand on the valve cover your thermostat was stuck wide open
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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2012, 03:02:21 PM » |
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Not saying it's the thing to do but I've been riding mine with shorts and flip flops for years without getting burned or running over my feet
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« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2012, 04:06:21 PM » |
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Not saying it's the thing to do but I've been riding mine with shorts and flip flops for years without getting burned or running over my feet
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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2012, 05:21:15 PM » |
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The first time the Valk rolls back against your legs while sitting at a light, you'll stop wearing shorts,(after you stop cussing...)  |
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« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2012, 10:53:22 AM » |
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I have burnt my legs on my cobras before. I learned to step off my bike on the left side from that point on
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« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2012, 03:21:56 PM » |
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Not saying it's the thing to do but I've been riding mine with shorts and flip flops for years without getting burned or running over my feet
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« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2012, 09:37:55 AM » |
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I don't see the big deal of riding with shorts but sandals, that is a little crazy at least I think so. I wear just leather/fake leather tennis shoes and shorts of any kind while riding all summer long when temps above 70 degrees. I love it and very rarely have touched the exhaust, etc. burning my legs for a split second - no big deal if you ask me. Sandals do not allow me to shift properly and the support is not that good to hold the beast up. I feel a lot more comfy in shorts than blue jeans or pants of any kind and being comfy is more important to me than safety I guess in case I tip it over while riding. Yah, the first time I tip it over I will wish I had blue jeans on, but until that time comes, I'll ride with comfort in mind. With the more and more idiots on the roads near me and hear more and more often on head on collisions nearby, it makes me wonder if riding a cycle is safe anymore?  If I hit head on or get into a severe accident my cycle vs. car, wearing shorts vs. pants will be the least of my worries. My knees and lower legs are the only parts not covered up wearing shorts and the family jewels are safe either way - |
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Mildew
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« Reply #17 on: April 04, 2012, 04:26:41 AM » |
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Flip flops not sandals. I got to live up to my expectations now. Everyone knows I'll be showing up looking like a beach bum everywhere i go. There ain't no better feeling running through the twisties with the cool breeze running through your feet. The shifter rest on the strap over the foot. There may come a day I'll wish i had shoes on but i even where flip flops to work. It's just me
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« Reply #18 on: April 04, 2012, 06:34:46 AM » |
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I remeber when flip-flops used to be called "thongs". When ever I say that I used to wear "thongs" my girls just go "eeewwwww" !!!My how times have changed things !
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« Reply #19 on: April 04, 2012, 08:06:40 AM » |
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had an encounter a few years ago. short sleeved shirt and jeans. arms looked like this, legs were ok. slid/rolled down the freshly asphalted street for about 40-50 ft. can't imagine that on my feet too   |
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