Overheating - Triumph Sprint ST 1050 :-(

[shiftyblake]

Coolant slightly low so topped up
Checked rad level and topped up
Water running round rad (can see through rad cap) when warm
Fan working



But still overheating !!!!!!!!

[Burbler]

Krap on front of radiator, jammed thermostat ?

[shiftyblake]

I reckon the thermostat is sticking so will order a new one.

[Burbler]

Did you get it sorted ? Mines playing silly b*****s now.

[shiftyblake]

Yes, thermostat was sticking so brought a new one and all was ok afterwards (sold bike now, and brought a ZZR) loved the triumph

[Burbler]

£ 35 ... Kinell, thought I'd get a radiator for that !!

[shiftyblake]

Brilliant! No that would make your eyes water !!!!

[Burbler]

Drained and flushed. New gold & platinum thermostat, lovely new coolant...let's see if that makes her happier.

[shiftyblake]

I bet it will

[wheelers]

Ive known owners run flexible pipes around the headstock and directed onto the head on Trumpets to aid cooling. flexible washing machine ones are the type under the tank you might just see the round holes at the front but that's all.

[Burbler]

I bet it will

You win your bet O Shifty One. 8° lower in general riding and takes a lot longer to get to fan temperature when stationary. Happy as Larry.

[shiftyblake]

Just glad it's fixed you can enjoy the burble when you run the throttle off now without keeping your eye on the temp gauge ! Happy riding Burbler !!!