Hi All, read lots of threads on the heat issue and possible fixes. (my ST is a scorcher and I almost never hear the fan come on) One mod that I haven't heard yet is to put a switch on the bike, where you could manually turn on (override the thermostat switch) for the radiator fan when you want to, and/or install a bigger fan. I realize the other mods, proper riding gear etc would help, but I was curious about this particular question. Reason being, I had a friend riding Deals Gap with me last weekend and he had a heavily modded GSXR 600 where he had installed bigger fans and a switch that he turned on at low speeds and stop lights. He said the bike was unbearably hot before, but now, he can keep the bike much cooler, proof of which is that his engine temp gauge on his bike actually gives degrees, not bars like the ST. Any thoughts?
2. I've read some threads on replacing the stock thermostat with an aftermarket one, is that set to a lower temp? Would the lower setting thermostat and manual fan keep the engine cooler, resulting in less heat being generated in the first place? I realize that even that heat has to be vented somehow, so the other mods are still viable, just asking.
2. I've read some threads on replacing the stock thermostat with an aftermarket one, is that set to a lower temp? Would the lower setting thermostat and manual fan keep the engine cooler, resulting in less heat being generated in the first place? I realize that even that heat has to be vented somehow, so the other mods are still viable, just asking.