200 to 218s around town but if you see that temps cruising 50 or more something is wrong. All engines temps rise a little when first turned off. No water is flowing. It's not generating heat so nothing to worry about

 

No that’s about right. Low 200s cruising BUT why?! My Kawasaki zx10r never got that hot !

 

You still have the cats? Makes a big difference.

 

Mine stays around 170-190 on track balls out, and immediately rises in pit. If bike is off, don’t think about temp

 

check both fans, check coolant level, see if radiator is blocked, does it have second computer (pcv)

install this (from sharksayer i think): Engine Cooling Fan Switch Beck/Arnley 201-1382 fits 84-85 Honda Accord 1.8L-L4 | eBay

 

check both fans, check coolant level, see if radiator is blocked, does it have second computer (pcv)

install this (from sharksayer i think): Engine Cooling Fan Switch Beck/Arnley 201-1382 fits 84-85 Honda Accord 1.8L-L4 | eBay

Hey man. I have a 2014 r1 and it used to run hotter than hell especially sitting in traffic. The fans would come in a 221 degrees but I had it flashed and now they come on at 196 degrees

 

Thanks guys. All fluid levels are good. Temps stay within range when bike is running. I removed the cats and actually the bike runs better and a bit cooler and better. I have a friend with a 2020 r1m with cats installed and he has had his temps go up and over 240 when stopped. that has never happened to me except when I turn the bike off when it’s hot

now I know not to worry about the temp when the bike is not running BUT STILL why doesn’t Yamaha have the fans kick in a little sooner. Boom problem solved Again I say my Kawasaki’s never went over 215 and that was rare

it must have something to do with the cross plane setup as well.....This bike reminds me of a Ducati so much


I will definitely look into the fan switch !

no the bike can’t be tuned yet and piggy back setups just seem so outdated to me and sloppy

Thanks

 

Proir to 2015 all my R1s ran normal temps. The 2015+ run high for emissions. Install the FTEcu software and set your fans to a more normal temp.

 

he never say where he live (arizona, florida). if he in hot climate he need coolant switch

 

Ftecu hasn’t cracked the 2020 ecu yet so I can’t tune it ....I live in ny ..it’s getting cooler now. Still I think it runs a little too hot by mike 25 degrees

 

yep. that hot frame keep you a little warm now in november.

i got 97 chevy cobalt; fan come on only at 225F. so 225 is ok, but not a hot frame; i agree.

 

My 01 runs hot too. The fan comes on at 222* and turns off at 212*. I think that is pretty high really

interesting also is the fact that if I barely crack the throttle, say to about 1500 rpms (idle is 1150) the fan will come on. This happens no matter the coolant temp, hot or cold.

 

Crossplanes tend to be hotter. Switch to Engine Ice!

 

How much of a difference does Engine Ice really make? Not being a smartass--seriously really asking? Anybody have any real before and after data?

 

@WhyzeeF Don’t get me wrong. I like Engine Ice and won’t use anything else. The stuff stays clean and it keeps coolant internal parts and o-rings lubricated.

 

I have never bought into it. I use YamaCool

 

Yup, I switched from EI to something different. I’ve ran all combos for years, there’s no difference just because of a diff company name. They all run the same temps

 

ethylene glycol allowed on track ?

 

Depends on the org.

 

Next time I’m going to use propyleneglycol

 

Removed cats, ecu flash, lowered fan temp to engage. Bike runs like it should, not hot at all.

 

if it run too cool it will run rich AND the higher temps help burn off moisture. warmer oil circulates better. there's a reason yamaha selected the 212-225 degree range...my 2 cents

 

it's nothing more than to meet emissions regulations in europe. the hotter temps will burn up the fuel more. but it isn't all that good on the engine. it's knocking on the door of destruction over 220.

 

my '13 R1 feels hot under the seat because of the undertail exhaust. Good for winter, but bad for summer