fxr grr ( getting HOTT )

[Sketchy_Racer]

if its got oil.... right jetting, and your not doing 50kph in first gear, then it wont over heat .

cheers, Glenn

[Flyingpony]

my oil level is 2nd line down from the top. the bike shop fulled it up so im guessing they only put the best in...

Did they do the filter at the sametime? They then only filled it with 1l, with filter you need 1.1l (assuming oil cooler not drain too much, 1.3l for rebuild). Thus, you need more oil, that is the low level marker. It'll only need about another 100-200ml. Don't think it'll explain why it's apparently running so hot.

Question:
Is your lower leg/foot actually touching the side of the engine while you're riding?
If so, you need to adjust your riding position and not hold the bike so tightly. No part of your body should be touching the hot bits. Put the outer edge of your boots about on the edge of the foot pegs. That'll keep your legs/foot away from the engine but still have solid footing plus still ability to control gear & brake levers.

[Dafe]

It's been farkin hot lately, I wouldn't be suprised if thats whats caused the increased temp. I've noticed over the last week, my bike is running somewhat hotter in built up areas. However, My mates new bike is matching my temperatures, so I'm not concerned at all.

[Sketchy_Racer]

lol it seems that everyone is having this problem...... mine i dunno about.... and dont care..its got oil, its got water, fuel. if it goes bang then i fix it

[SuperDave]

This is all spoken from my experience with my old FXR - I always ran it on 96 and it never had a problem at all, if I recall correctly the manual says run on 91 or higher. As for overheating, what makes you think its overheating and not just hot? Engines get hot and after only a few Kms they will be too hot to touch for too long. The FXR is air cooled so the faster you go the better it cools.

Oh yeah, give the thing hell, wring its damn neck - I revved the shit outa my old FXR and it was the only way to ride that little thing. It never once had a problem - Just use some decent quality oil and change it regularly and it should be sweet as.

[TraD_MaN]

sweet thanks for the advice!

yup i think the hot muggy weather had alot to do with it because everything is sweet on the bike, oil etc... it has been cooler the past days and it has been fine. i just get paranoid

ill adjust my riding pozzie that should help

[Indiana_Jones]

Damn you all!

FXR's are funny things

-Indy