Triumphrat

09-29-2002

Hi, could some of you 02 daytona owners give me some feedback on the range of running temps you are seeing.
I am running 185 to 200 or so on the road and am getting into the 230's at rest or in the city. My fan gets a real work out. This may be quite normal, but is very different from my old 99 ST.
Thanks for tolerating my new bike paranoia. Frank

Shawn · 09-30-2002

Not to cause a panic, but you may want to have your cooling system checked.

When I was riding my '02 Daytona, it had the same cooling problem right out of the crate.

The mechanic had to bleed a bubble out of the system, after that it was around 180 most of the time. 200 in the city. 170 on the highway.

jefftarlton · 09-30-2002

Shawn, is there an easy way to bleed the cooling system? My sprint rs runs 184 when moving but gets over 200 at every redlight. So far I've been avoiding towns and redlights, the best way to ride anyway, and killing the engine when I just had to stop for a light.
I've ordered a shop manual for my bike but it looks like it will take a month or so to get it. Something isn't right with Triumph's parts system.
The Ozarks in October! I'm in Heaven!
Jeff

Slinky · 09-30-2002

On my Tbird there is a bleed screw at the top of the thermostat housing. You just have to get the engine up to working temp, and with the engine running loosen the screw (10mm bolt head) a couple of turns.
You should hear any trapped air hissing out. When coolant trickles out, it'sdone.