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To close this thread - I have fixed the problem.

I replaced the thermostat and now my temperature gauge is back to normal i.e. the needle sitting just under the middle at cruising speed, fan kick ...

Thanks for that Jim,

You are right - after reading your post I have realised that I am trying to fix something that isn't broken. My bike is running better than ever at the moment so there is ob ...

That's true, I checked the wire to the sensor and it measured practically no resistance so good continuity. Also the power supply to the instrument measured 12 ish Volts so perhaps I can rule out the ...

Hi,

Its interesting that there seems to be this variation between temperature gauge readings. There must be something that causes it - in my case I have experienced a change from reading 1/2 way ...

Hi,

Thanks for your response.

When I ground the temp gauge sensor wire I get full defelection on the temp gauge indicating that it is working correctly.

I have tried 2 new sensors a ...

Thanks for your replies.

I checked the fan and it is not running continuosly, I will have to monitor the fuel consumption and check the spark plugs when I have more time however the bike is runni ...

Hello,

I am new to this forum so I just wanted to say thanks for having me first.

My question relates to the normal engine operating temperature on the K1100RS. Recently I noticed that my b ...