dick
Pondering Life
Howdy folks:
I just got back from a 2,300 mile journey across some pretty empty space. It was a great trip but I noticed that my GS was running hot under riding conditions that it had not in the past.
In particular, as I ascended Monarch pass in cool temperatures and running about 4K on the tach I noticed that the RID showed six bars for an oil temp. I was running around 50 MPH so I would think the engine would be getting plenty of cool air.
The bike:
2004 R1150GS
70,000 miles on the clock
regular service to maintain valve clearances and other preventative maintenance
So my questions for the list:
1.) How do I check the oil cooler for plugged fins?
2.) Are there other things that I should be on the lookout for given the age and miles on the bike.
Thanks,
Rich
I just got back from a 2,300 mile journey across some pretty empty space. It was a great trip but I noticed that my GS was running hot under riding conditions that it had not in the past.
In particular, as I ascended Monarch pass in cool temperatures and running about 4K on the tach I noticed that the RID showed six bars for an oil temp. I was running around 50 MPH so I would think the engine would be getting plenty of cool air.
The bike:
2004 R1150GS
70,000 miles on the clock
regular service to maintain valve clearances and other preventative maintenance
So my questions for the list:
1.) How do I check the oil cooler for plugged fins?
2.) Are there other things that I should be on the lookout for given the age and miles on the bike.
Thanks,
Rich