Has anyone put a coolant temp gauge on a Versys? I know the KLR has one. Just wondering what my coolant temp is; I will be going to Arizona soon and don't want to damage the engine. The smaller the better, I have an already cramped cockpit area.
Brand/website maybe?Engine Temp motoring system:
Hope it helps.
:goodluck: on your trip.
How cool is cool? Here in SF, riding short (5-15 minute) trips in 50 to 60 degree temps is a daily occurrence, but it rarely gets much colder than that. Now that my bike is broken in I let it warm for 20-30 secs and then ride off, but ride gently until I see the idle rpm's are normal. Should I be concerned with engine life under these conditions?The temperature you are riding in matters significantly in this discussion. When the Versys (and apparently the KLR) ride in cool-to-cold temperatures, the coolant temperature swings should be significantly greater than when riding at higher temperatures.
I do not think that you should be concerned under any conditions. However, if you look at the information on the watt-man site, you will see that your bike is probably not reaching a consistent, "normal" operating temperature when riding in 50-degree weather. If you want to maintain a consistent engine temperature then a Thermo-Bob (or any other bypass) is for you. There is no evidence that the Versys cares whether its engine needs to be at such a consistent temperature.Should I be concerned with engine life under these conditions?