Why Does It Take So Long For Temp Gauge On Ss To Hit 80 Degrees?

Discussion in 'Supersport (1974-2007)' started by ck_uk, Jul 13, 2018.

  1. Just wondering if this is normal on aircooled v-twins? My SS takes 10+ miles to for the temp gauge to show normal operating temperature. By comparison, watercooled triumph seems to reach operating temp in no time.
     
    #1 ck_uk, Jul 13, 2018
  2. Plus on the Air/Oil cooled engine it is oil temp and not coolant temp you are measuring.
     
    #2 NZDave, Jul 14, 2018
    • Agree Agree x 4
  3. 10 miles is about right, I don’t have a temp gauge on my 1991 bike but had an after market one on my XJR1300, was up to temp between 10 & 12 miles, I always keep my 900ss below 4K revs for the first few miles.
     
    #3 Mark9, Jul 15, 2018
  4. Same goes for oil pressure gauges!
     
    #4 Mark9, Jul 15, 2018
  5. Nail it hard from cold, warm the oil much quicker. :upyeah:......o_O

    (just kidding obviously)
     
    #5 Wayne58, Jul 15, 2018
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