Tiger Temperature

[HappyMan]

I've heard many of you speak of how cool the Tiger runs.  I noticed today that while out for a ride the fan kicked in.  This was back on a dirt road covered with ice so I was in first gear riding slow for a while.  30 degrees F.  Coolant level is fine.  No, I have not checked yet to see if the tubes were reversed which is why I'm asking.  If it's normal for it to kick in I won't worry but if it's unheard of I'm going to need to check the pipes.  Thanks!

[HockleyBoy]

Mine occasionally kicks in when riding slowly in traffic but more normally when I get home and switch off after a long ride.

[oldrider]

Grinding up a mountain pass road, two up and loaded in ambient 36 degrees C, the temp went up to halfway on the gauge and the fan was cutting in and out regularly.

I was a bit worried because I had just fitted Team Metisse radiator guards and was keeping a close eye for any behavioural changes.

Not to worry, it was just tough climbing on a hot still day, everything worked the way it is supposed to.

(Sigh) Really like this bike. Cheers John.

[ThreePutt]

Sitting in traffic, warm day or not, mine will climb half way up the dial, then slowly work it's way down as I get moving.

[HappyMan]

I was also wondering if the tank panniers could be keeping it warmer as well.  I wasn't worried, just wondering since it was only 30 degrees out.  I'll keep an eye on it.  Again, it was slow moving at the time.  It's probably time I trace the pipes too just in case.

[fano]

I've heard many of you speak of how cool the Tiger runs.  I noticed today that while out for a ride the fan kicked in.  This was back on a dirt road covered with ice so I was in first gear riding slow for a while.

You were riding in first gear for a while and the fan kicked in. Why worry? I would worry if the fan wouldn't kick in.  :icon_salut

[Advwannabe]

In warmer Oz in summer, anytime I'm stuck in traffic for more than a couple of minutes the guage moves from the mark to 1/3 - 1/2 way up the dial and the fan kicks in. A couple of minutes at speed and it returns to the mark.

[HappyMan]

Thanks guys.  As I stated before, I'm really not worried about it.  Just getting to know the bike.  Being that I can only run the bike for limited times and the warranty is up in April I want to make sure all is taken care of.  No worries and thanks again.