
Originally Posted by
TLDV8
You would need to move the sensor (same physical part on all models) from the L/H side of the radiator to a replacement 1998 + thermostat rear housing or do the mod as Glen (Saul) did...the thing is a 97 TLS is running the same coolant temperture as a 98 +,the problem lies with the ECU being sent a wrong resistance signal because of the cooler sensor location and then it thinks the bike is warming up every time it see's a value for 80C or less and then goes to the cold start map... 97 have been known to raise the oil level in the sump because of fuel wash getting past the rings...There have been a few variations on what thermostat is in a stock 97,some have said a 76C,near all other TL's have a 82C unit which is slightly different to the 97 so would need changing also.
Thanks for that - have heard about the rising oil level so been keeping an eye on that. Hadn't heard 'bout the cold start map though. Cheers all.
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