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04-12-2010, 06:26am
I have noticed the same, as I travel the F3 frequently. I tend to think the gauge is OK. I think its the T/Stat adjusting itself according to ambient temperature. You will notice the fluctuation is more obvious in winter. The T/stat closes and allows temp rise then when it opens, the radiator is already quite cold and the temperature drop is quiet sudden, the needle drops, then stablises, then as the T/stat closes the tepmerature rises again.
During this last winter I posted a concerning comment on this very issue without much feed back. I came to the conclusion that not too many people actally ride in the thick of winter. But thats my opinion...... I am an all year round kinda rider.
To prove my point, next winter take your Busa out on the freeway on a very cold night. You will notice the temp drop almost straight away. I found when the ambient Temp is around 5*C to 10*C, you will notice that the temp starts to fluctuate and you will see the needle move. I have been almost tempted to wire up an electronic Thermostat to get a true temperature reading of the engine whilst riding in such harsh temperatures.
During this last winter I posted a concerning comment on this very issue without much feed back. I came to the conclusion that not too many people actally ride in the thick of winter. But thats my opinion...... I am an all year round kinda rider.
To prove my point, next winter take your Busa out on the freeway on a very cold night. You will notice the temp drop almost straight away. I found when the ambient Temp is around 5*C to 10*C, you will notice that the temp starts to fluctuate and you will see the needle move. I have been almost tempted to wire up an electronic Thermostat to get a true temperature reading of the engine whilst riding in such harsh temperatures.
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