its a gsx-r600 with only 1600 miles but when i let it run without riding it it gets hot and the fan comes on what could this be...thanks
2006-10-31 09:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by michael s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The cooling system is working. The cooling system is the wind running over the engine. Ride it.
2006-11-03 01:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's still four years old, even though you have low mileage on it. Have you drained all the water/antifreeze out and refilled it ever? Check to see how much it in it and check the book to see how much should be in it. Mix up a new batch 50/50 antifreeze/water.
Change the thermostat & gasket.
Then run it, if it still get's hot, drain and put water and vinagar in the radiator, run it for three days or a couple of hours. Then flush out with plain water.
2006-10-31 17:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal, if your bike is not moving it doesn't get any airflow in to the radiator causing the engine temp to rise and at a pre-set temp the fan will come on to help and it will go back off once it's cooled back down to that pre-set temp.
2006-11-01 03:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by barfoeng 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It expects to have airflow over the engine, the cooling system is probably a bit marginal for sitting still.
2006-10-31 17:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably your radiator.
2006-10-31 17:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋