Engine coolant question

[JD500]

Hi all

Was after a bit of advice. I have a 2007 speed triple. The coolant always seems to level out a fraction above the 'minimum' mark in the resevoir. The engine temp stays level at half on the guage its digital so no numbers, but 5 bars are visable on the guage) whilst moving but the temperature raises when the bike is static in traffic or after a ride (6 -7 bars which is 3/4 of the guage). Is this normal?

Cheers in advance for the help.

JD

[Ferris]

I've never seen 7 bars on my 05, but I understand it is normal for an 07 with smaller oil cooler. Plus, max temperature here only gets to very low 30 degrees C.

[harleyxlc]

Yes normal level for the overflow. And yes normal for the temp gauge.

SoCal cold weather, 5 bars. Normal 6 bars. Traffic 7 bars.

[Dan GSR]

Originally Posted by JD500

Is this normal?

yes

[rnexussix]

Originally Posted by JD500

Hi all

Was after a bit of advice. I have a 2007 speed triple. The coolant always seems to level out a fraction above the 'minimum' mark in the resevoir. The engine temp stays level at half on the guage its digital so no numbers, but 5 bars are visable on the guage) whilst moving but the temperature raises when the bike is static in traffic or after a ride (6 -7 bars which is 3/4 of the guage). Is this normal?

Cheers in advance for the help.

JD

Riding the streets of LA in 90's temp. my gauge stays around 6-7 all the time and the fan comes on fairly often, specially when I'm sitting at the light and not pushing air through the radiator.