Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: chef on July 02, 2009, 11:48:43 PM

Title: Normal running temps?
Post by: chef on July 02, 2009, 11:48:43 PM

Just wondering how hot the Bandit should normally run when the cooling system is operating correctly.
Although the high temp light never comes on the engine putts out enough heat to make my legs pretty damn hot.

Title: Re: Normal running temps?
Post by: interfuse on July 03, 2009, 02:16:31 PM

Sounds normal to me.

Title: Re: Normal running temps?
Post by: greatmoorred on July 04, 2009, 02:43:13 PM

You will appreciate those hot legs in February  :grin:

Title: Re: Normal running temps?
Post by: interfuse on July 05, 2009, 09:28:54 AM

Quote from: greatmoorred on July 04, 2009, 02:43:13 PM

You will appreciate those hot legs in February  :grin:

Yes, yes you will. When riding in sub zero temps I keep my hands on the motor at at red lights...

Title: Re: Normal running temps?
Post by: chef on July 06, 2009, 07:47:26 AM

I appreciate hot legs any day of the week!
Seems like running normal then,cheers.

Title: Re: Normal running temps?
Post by: erik on July 08, 2009, 06:58:17 AM

If you really want to make sure it's ok, check that the fan works by bypassing the fan thermo switch and also test the thermo switch like in the manual. The fan on my bandit had a stone jammed between it and the fan shroud and the insides of the fan motor were corroded when I bought the bike, plus the fan thermo switch and warning light temperature switch were both dodgy.

After a ride and letting the bike sit idling for a while (5-10min?), the fan should come on. If it's not doing that, I'd guess something isn't right.

Title: Re: Normal running temps?
Post by: bngboyd on July 08, 2009, 03:01:43 PM

Quote from: chef on July 06, 2009, 07:47:26 AM

I appreciate hot legs any day of the week!

+1 Me too lol.  :trustme: